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What makes a good sofa good? Is it just design and comfort? Of course not. Many fail to take note of the sofa's structure and build quality, as it is hidden under the sofa's skin. In essence, a good quality sofa will have solid hardwood as a frame, and not engineered wood (plywood, MDF etc.). Combine this with higher quality suspensions and fabric and you get a sofa frame built to last.
Common materials for sofa frames are engineered wood (plywood, MDF), pinewood, alderwood, meranti wood (listed in order of cost to manufacturer). So why do we at Knocknock use kapur wood if its more expensive? Kapur is a hardwood that exhibits good strength, while being fairly flexible at the same time, making it ideal for a frame. Alongside this, the Kapur tree releases a camphor that is naturally anti-termites, which after treatment, no longer releases a smell that is apparent, while still retaining the benefits.
Pictured on the left, Kapur wood blocks.
After assembling the skeleton, we use springs coupled with resistant webbings to enhance the suspension of the sofa.
After, we use high density foam as the cushion. Many different types of foam exist, but we use high density foam as its durability is unmatched, while giving great comfort. With HD foam, sagging will never be a problem.
Different densities of foam will provide different firmness levels, allowing for greater customisation.
Finishing Touches
Final touches include cutting and sewing of the fabric, which constitute the skin of the sofa.
