How To Measure Sofa Cover

Measuring sofa cover, the core is to accurately lock the size of the three dimension. Before moving the tape measure, I have always stressed the need to prepare that kind of soft ruler to grasp these 3 key data: first, the total width, that is, the distance from the outer edge of one handrail to the outer edge of the other handrail, which determines whether you should buy a double seat, a triple seat or a large size. The second is the width of the seat surface area and the depth of the seat surface, which is directly related to whether the fabric has enough surplus to penetrate deeply into the sofa gap to form sufficient tension. Finally, measure the total height from the floor to the top of the backrest. Whether the anti-slip effect is good or not depends to a large extent on whether you have figured out whether the sofa cushion is a square cushion or a T-shaped cushion, because this determines how the bottom elastic band and excess fabric will wrap around the base. According to this set of accurate data to choose, the bought sofa cover can really be smooth, look like custom-made, and absolutely not pleated.

Measure The Total Width And Lock The Large Classification

The first task when starting the measurement is to determine the overall volume of the sofa. Take the soft ruler and start from the outermost edge of the left armrest and pull it horizontally to the outermost edge of the right armrest. Don’t measure along the radian of the handrail, that is the most easy mistake for beginners, just pull straight.

Manufacturers usually divide specifications according to this total width. I’ll help you list a general reference range:

• Double: Usually between 58 and 72 inches in length.
• Standard trio: Tends to be between 72 and 90 inches.
• Large/extended sofa: Coverage is usually 90 to 115 inches.

Measure The Seating Area To Ensure That It Is “Firmly Packed”

For families with children or pets at home, the sofa cover is stable and unstable, depending on whether the fabric can be stuffed deep enough. This requires you to provide two specific internal dimensions:

• Seat Inner Width: Measure the distance between the inside of two handrails. This part of the data determines how much fabric is specifically allocated to the surface of the cushion.
• Seat Depth: Measured from the front edge of the cushion to the gap where it meets the backrest.

Get The Total Height To Achieve Full Coverage

If you want that kind of customized texture that fits perfectly without revealing the original background color of the sofa, the total height must not be saved. Starting from the floor, measure vertically to the highest point of the sofa back frame.

This height is critical to the location of the elastic at the bottom of the sofa cover. Either it is too long to drag on the ground. The ideal result is to have the elastic trim just close to the bottom edge of the sofa frame.

Distinguish The Type Of Seat Cushion

• Square pad: the most standard square or rectangle, will not exceed the front of the armrest.
• T-shaped cushion: This cushion will extend laterally in front of the armrest, shaped like a “T.

It is very necessary to distinguish this, because the T-shaped pad requires higher flexibility of the fabric around the armrest. I found that many customers bought square mat covers when they were T-shaped mats. As a result, the corners were so tight that the seams collapsed in a few days, or they slid down after sitting a little.

Author: James Miller
I’ve measured and fitted thousands of sofas of all shapes and sizes. I specialize in helping homeowners achieve that flawless ‘custom-made’ look with practical, durable solutions. My mission is to share the technical ‘know-how’ so your furniture stays protected and looks stunning, even in the busiest of homes.