It will most of its time as a couch. Does it tend to slip off the futon frame when folded up? If so, any suggestions for preventing slipping?
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Depends on your futon frame. Of your frame does not have something to stop it yes it will slide when I sit on it
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We like ours. We have had no slippage whatsoever and my husband naps on it daily. Just be sure the frame you get has the metal keepers on the front which prevents slippage.
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We had it on a wood mission style frame with wood slats and used some non-slip shelf liner that we had removed from the shelves in the kitchen. That worked really well.
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We have not noticed it slipping - but I think you can buy straps to put on the frame to stop the mattress from slipping. Maybe you could try a rug pad.
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I would recommend getting some Otis grip strps, this will help in keeping the mattress in place. I am very happy with the tri fold futon. Our mattress sticks up higher on the back, but does not fold over. I'm guessing it would depend on the type and quality of your mattress.
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You can fold it, it's not likely to stay that way unless, like Dr. L Berstis said, "enough constant weight". We have our matress on a tri-fold futon frame, we have used light restraints to keep it in place when it's not laying flat. It has 'learned' some of the folds after less than 2 months.
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Hello Chelsea, My mattress is quite heavy which made fold up hard but, you've purchased a great steady product. You have to lift the back and kind of pull up on the front at the same time. Stand behind what would be the back and try and lift close to end and pull up on front end while lifting back. Mercy, took lots of practice for me. But trust it's a great futon. YOU CAN DO IT. Best, Loretta
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Yes, my futon mattress slides forward all the time if I have it in couch mode, but is mainly used as a spare bed, works great for that. If you want to keep it in couch mode all the time, I would suggest getting some sort of non-slip mat or non-slip material to put under futon, that might hold it in place or some wood pieces at each end to hold ends of futon to keep from moving forward. Good Luck. I am going to try some non-slip material when in couch mode, I'll see what happens
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A spring mattress would work with the futon frame only as a bed. As a lounger, the mattress would have to have some flexibility to mold to the frame.
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I would say that it totally depends on the mattress. My futon cushion is actually 2 of the Wal-mart cushions from their (crappy) store brand futons, and while it doesn't slide off, it does "bunch" at the hinge in the center. I've compensated for that by hooking the full fitted sheet I use as a cover over the corners of the wooden frame and it's not a big problem.
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If the mattress has springs and it is not a futon matress the mattress will not fold. The mattress that is featured with the futon frame is a firm comfortable mattress that is high quality.
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I wouldn't think that it would flatten. Many people use futons on a daily basis, made of the same materials (often 3" thick), and with regular care they last for several years. I just ordered one, I'll try to post a review once I get it and try it out for a while.
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I think it will fold nicely but don't know how it will wear if folded for a long time. we are very happy with our mattress.
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It probably wouldn't fold at all. It's a bit of a firm mattress. It's not like a futon mattress at all.
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The frame is not bad. Just a couple of wingnuts. The matress would be a bigger hassle in my opinion. I'd go with a rollaway couch or futon unless you want to put into storage when not in use.
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Mine is very difficult to fold back into a couch. I have to try several times and finally it will catch. It's not the most comfortable bed either but I bought it for a guest bed and its only used occasionally for a night or two so it will do.
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No, I wouldn't't expect it to because of its construction. It won't fold for the couch position.
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Seems to stay in place quite well, my futon frame is made of wood and its stays put when it is in the couch position.
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I use my futon as a couch in the day and a bed at night. Everyday I do fold it into a couch. It is very difficult if doing so with the mattress on the frame, but has been getting easier. I'm not sure if the mattress is getting softer or if I'm just getting used to it.
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i haven't had any problems with it moving around--not in bed and not in my favorite upholstered chair. i did find my self slipping off the bed at first, but a change of bottoms and then a change of pad placed under top sheet worked well. i'm going to order another one of these. i love it!!