Sofa “tick-tock”: advantages and features of the transformation mechanism (21 photos)

The teak sofa has a convenient and comfortable folding mechanism. Unfolding the sofa occurs by extending the seat and folding the back. A feature of this mechanism is the mechanical lifting of the seat above the floor during the transformation. This distinguishes it from the sofa-eurobook in that in the process of folding the sofa will not spoil the floor covering. In addition, you can lay a thick carpet on the floor, and this does not interfere with the normal operation of the mechanism.

Features of the tick-tock mechanism

The Tik-Tak mechanism is used on most modern sofas. This is due to the fact that such a sofa is displayed extremely simply, and the cost of the mechanism does not exceed other methods of transformation. Tick-Tak got its name because of the sound that occurs during the transformation process.

To disassemble the sofa bed, you need to remove the large and small pillows, rollers and other decorative elements, then lift and pull the seat towards you. It remains only to put the seat on the floor and lower the back. The sofa is laid out very simply and does not require effort. It is enough to just try once, and the transformation process will occur quickly and without problems.

The mechanism differs from the eurobook by the seat, which does not travel on the floor, but rises during the transformation. The berth is perfectly flat, without drops and bends. On the legs there are rubber pads that protect the flooring from damage.

Advantages and disadvantages

Transformers sofas Tik-Tak are convenient and practical for daily use. Using a folding mechanism of this type has several significant advantages:

• Ease of use. This sofa model can be used every day for a long time. In this case, the mechanism does not wear out due to the absence of rollers.
• Reliability. Most often, such a Tik-Tak sofa is made on a metal frame or a natural wood frame. After that, the frame is filled with foam rubber at least 5 cm thick.
• Spacious linen box. Features of the mechanism allow you to leave enough space for bedding, pillows, blankets and other bedding in the laundry box.
• Placement anywhere in the room. A sofa with such a mechanism can be placed in the center of the room, against any wall or in a corner.
• The original appearance. If desired, you can choose the color of the sofas, its appearance, design features, fabric and design. As a rule, pillows of various sizes, rollers and other decorative elements are included.
• Spacious berth. Sliding sofa beds provide a spacious and comfortable place to sleep. If you choose a high-quality and rigid spring unit, such a sofa will not be inferior to a standard bed with a good mattress.
• Security. Despite the fact that all lines of such sofas are straight, the corners are rounded between them. This avoids injuries and bumps, and also for a long time maintains the neat appearance of the sofa.
• Strength. Sofas with the Tik-Tak mechanism can withstand a load of up to 240 kg, therefore, they do not deform for a long time when using the sofa for sleeping and relaxing.

Despite the fact that the Tik-Tak folding bed has significant advantages, when choosing such a sofa, disadvantages should also be taken into account. These include:

• The high cost of repair. If the Tik-Tak mechanism fails, its repair will cost a significant amount. In addition, a complete replacement of the transformation mechanism is most often required.
• Wide seat. As a rule, such sofas have too wide seating, therefore, while relaxing or watching TV programs, sitting on it is not very convenient. Large pillows that will reduce the width of the seat can solve the problem.
• Fairly high cost. The direct cost of the sofa depends on many characteristics, the main of which is the quality of the fabric and the spring unit. However, the transformation mechanism also affects the cost of the structure. The Tick-Tack sofa will cost more than the price of a similar product with the Eurobook mechanism.

The disadvantages of such sofas can be ignored in most cases, because a comfortable and spacious berth, ease of use and safety more than overcome minor flaws.

Types of sofas

The Tik-Tak mechanism is universal and can be used for direct and angular models of sofas.

A corner sofa with a teak mechanism is an innovation in the furniture market. Corner sofas such a mechanism ensures ease of folding, reliability and safety design. In addition, the affordable cost of corner sofas with such a transformation mechanism has made these models the most popular.

Tik-Tak corner sofas without or with armrests do not cause inconvenience to use, and the sophisticated appearance allows them to become the central detail of any room. Using the Tik-Tak mechanism allows you to make a sofa on which three people can fit without problems when laid out.

A direct sofa is also popular with the Tick-Tack mechanism. It is recommended for small rooms where it is impossible to place a corner sofa. Direct Tik-Tak sofas can be double or triple. Such designs occupy a small space, and the size of a berth is not inferior to the size in a corner sofa or a full bed.

Due to its compact size, a direct sofa can be placed in rooms of any size, and at the same time there will be space for other furniture. In addition, the small size simplifies the process of transporting furniture or rearrangement in case of repair or change of interior.

A sofa with a Tik-Tak mechanism is an excellent choice for those who do not want to make an effort to decompose the structure. Also, such a mechanism will help preserve the appearance of the flooring, because the wheels can scratch the laminate, linoleum or parquet, and the villi of the carpet will come in or will interfere with the transformation process. The design of such sofas is made of metal and wooden boards, so it has increased strength and durability. Such products fit perfectly into the interior of any room, and become its hallmark.