Sinking couch cushion!

here is some info Karen

https://thistlewoodfarms.com/how-to-fix-sagging-couch-cushions/

https://organizedworktips.com/things-to-put-under-couch-cushions-to-prevent-sagging/

What we did was put 3/4" plywood under the cushions. Had to wrap the rough edges of the plywood with duct tape and then covered the couch with a couch cover.

Here's a link that helps to determine of it's the cushions or the frame under them. It also offers solutions like plywood or actual supports you can buy.

https://organizedworktips.com/things-to-put-under-couch-cushions-to-prevent-sagging/

Hi Karen, if your cushion has a zipper you might check to see if the foam has compressed much more in the area closest to the back of the sofa. If so, you could possibly get a more dense foam cut to size to replace the failing foam. An uholstery shop might have a better grade of foam to replace if that is the issue rather than the frame of the sofa. Good luck to you....a leather sofa is quite an investment and I'm sorry you are having to deal with this problem. Evidently Natuzzi knows this is a possible problem and has taken care of themselves in their warranty. Sad!

It's my guess that it's the foam and not the frame. My mom had a Natuzzi sofa and there were zippers hidden in the back of the cushions. They were pretty hidden, but if you have them and can access them, you can get new foam cut and place it in there. It's not easy to stuff them but you can use a vacuum and a "spacebag" to make them small and get them inside. Otherwise, I recommend the plywood board underneath, but really, restuffing is best.

Most likely the supports beneath the cushions are worn out. You can add a piece of plywood beneath them or purchase a slatted product made for this purpose. I've seen the slats, they are plastic and interlock. When my daughter's couch began to do similar as you described, my SIL did the plywood trick and it's been great for 5 years now.

1. Broken Frame

A common cause of sagging or sinking cushions is a broken couch frame, especially if your couch is made of wood. The wood making up the frame that supports your couch and its cushions can fail under heavy weights acting on it for an extended period of time.

The solution is to repair the frame if it is broken by cutting up some plywood or a piece of cardboard and fixing it in the damaged area.

2. Improper weight distribution

Another probable cause of sinking or sagging cushions is your own preferred seating position. If you like to sit on one side of the couch more than the other then the side being used more sags more quickly.

The only solution here is to insert new pieces of foam into the cushions or use fiberfill instead.

3. Dozing off on your sofa

Admit it, we’ve all slept on the couch at some point in our lives. It’s just too comfy to resist! Also, it is a bad habit that tends to weaken the springs propping up the cushions over time due to repeated stress.

The remedy here is to simply replace the worn-out springs with new ones rather than buying a whole new couch.

I use one of these for a similar problem. It's not perfect like the day I got it, but it sure does help! https://amzn.to/3fXQ2wn

Oh, the dreaded Natuzzi. I had a blue leather loveseat and it caved in the middle of the two seat cushions after one year. It was so uncomfortable I gave it away and am going to replace it with a couch, but not a Natuzzi. I have heard so many people having trouble with that brand.

You may want to get new foam for the cushions

Janice mentioned that part of the problem could be that the foam has compressed too much. The issue here is related to foam density, which is not the same as firmness.

If you do decide to purchase new foam for the cushions, be sure to get the right thickness and density to provide sufficient support for sitting on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnPIIFNXye4

You're welcome.

Although many companies still advertise as being either European (as in this case with Natuzzi of Italy) or North American, most of the manufacturing now takes place overseas. Unfortuantely, quality has frequently become inconsistent, or lower than in the past.

Wow, a Natuzzi is doing that? Huh. You can slip some wood pieces in under them or Amazon has couch cushion supports too. Or, I’d complain up the command chain until someone finally helps.