4.0 density polyurethane foam is rarely found in residential furniture. Typically, densities above 2.5 are more appropriate for commercial and institutional use. Densities above 2.5 may be found in residential cushions as a thin inner…
The quality of sleeper mattresses has dramatically improved over the past 15 years. Prior to that time most sleeper mattresses were basically slabs of foam that were 6″ thick or less. Most sleepers with pull…
When a back cushion is stuffed with loose polyester fiber (or feathers/down) these lightweight fillers are blown into the inner fabric ticking using a blowing machine. After the ticking is full, the fabric is sewn…
“High quality” is an amorphous term when applied to fabrics. The definition can shift dramatically depending on your priorities. These priorities can include durability, cleanability, hand (how the fabric feels,) texture (smooth or rough, plain),…
Searching for “small sectionals” can be a very frustrating experience. The vast majority of “small sectional” photos show very large pieces of furniture. Many (or most) of those photos don’t list any dimensions at all….
There are no official standards regarding furniture sizes. If you google “small sectionals” and then chart the sizes of the products that are listed under that description, there will be virtually no difference than if you had…
A prototype is functional. It includes mechanical or other features that demonstrate how the product will works. It is not necessarily the final version of that functionality. A mockup is a non-functional model that is…
Probably. Do you live where it gets humid? Are the shelves wider than 15 inches? Are they deeper than 10 inches? Are the shelves painted or sealed? MDF is susceptible to high humidity and it…
The color and/or wood grain is printed onto a paper-like material. This photograph is then glued onto the top of the MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) engineered wood product and covered with a clear coat sealant….
There are good reasons why there are large numbers of mattress shops in America. But that situation is changing. Online mattress sales have been growing rapidly and may surpass brick and mortar sales within 20…
The “no return” policy is probably based on state regulations that forbid the resale of “used” bedding. If the mattress has already been shipped, then the Mattress company has already incurred costs. They may permit…
No. First you have a height limitation. Many sleepers cannot take mattresses that are thicker than 5 inches. The more serious problem is that the mattress needs to bend in half (bifold) or three parts…
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