I have a question about the faux leather on this futon. How durable is it? Will it start cracking? What about in the summer does it get sticky when si
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I've had mine since December and haven't had any issues. It seems pretty durable for me. It doesn't get sticky when it's warm, that's the beauty of fake leather! I say it's a pretty good deal! I've had two friends stay the night and use it as a bed so it's been put to good use!
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We've had it for a while and one thing is: it has gotten very flattened out and lumpy in certain areas. So I'd say it would be alright to use on a futon if you're not going to be sitting/sleeping on it every night. Right now we've had to fold it in half to sleep on to offset the flattened areas. On the other hand it's economic.
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It held up pretty good for the summer. I used it in my horse trailer. Over the winter months though I am going to need to replace the sticky part that holds it up.
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I disagree. The cover will not last long. One summer will dry and crack it. I dont know if other covers are available for purchase
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To be honest, the mattress that I have doesn't stay very well in sofa position. I have an older futon mattress (circa 2002)...so perhaps they've come out with mattresses that don't slide anymore? Ours has been in our storage area for the past 2 years now, serving as an area that holds my kids outgrown clothes, lol. So I don't use it much anymore. Hope this helps.
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I bought it ~ a year ago. No signs of deterioration so far! I sit on it often, but use as a sleeping sofa only occasionally.
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I personally wouldn't recommend this couch because it was kind of pricey ($500 to me is expensive for a temporary couch) and it was hard as a board. As far as durability, it was fantastic. We have a dog that sheds A LOT and the couch was easy to vacuum, and if we had to, we could take the cushion covers off and wash them, no problem. It also looks great aesthetically. However, the cushions were so hard that no one wanted to sit on it, so we ended up selling it on Craigslist and getting a nicer, comfier, softer couch.If $568ish is low cost for you and comfort isn't a super high priority, I would say go for it. It looked like new when we sold it 2 years after purchasing it. Hope that helps! I personally wouldn't recommend this couch because it was kind of pricey ($500 to me is expensive for a temporary couch) and it was hard as a board. As far as durability, it was fantastic. We have a dog that sheds A LOT and the couch was easy to vacuum, and if we had to, we could take the cushion covers off and wash them, no problem. It also looks great aesthetically. However, the cushions were so hard that no one wanted to sit on it, so we ended up selling it on Craigslist and getting a nicer, comfier, softer couch.If $568ish is low cost for you and comfort isn't a super high... » Read More I personally wouldn't recommend this couch because it was kind of pricey ($500 to me is expensive for a temporary couch) and it was hard as a board. As far as durability, it was fantastic. We have a dog that sheds A LOT and the couch was easy to vacuum, and if we had to, we could take the cushion covers off and wash them, no problem. It also looks great aesthetically. However, the cushions were so hard that no one wanted to sit on it, so we ended up selling it on Craigslist and getting a nicer, comfier, softer couch.If $568ish is low cost for you and comfort isn't a super high priority, I would say go for it. It looked like new when we sold it 2 years after purchasing it. Hope that helps! « Show Less
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Mine has torn from being pulled. But the fabric is still pretty thick and tough. I'm going to buy another one for another piece of furniture. You can't beat the price on this. I would say that it will stand up to your weather, just be gentle pulling it back over the furniture.
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I really like this futon mattress it is very comfey and is well made. It has not squished down but we do not sleep on it alot so I really dont know if it will if it were used more often.
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I purchased this last summer and was also unsure of how it would hold up. I have mine placed in a 3 season room and it is exposed to the elements. It has been snowed on, rained on and had the wind blowing very hard on it. Not sure where you are but here in Michigan, it has been one rough winter with the polar vortex. I must say that I could not be happier with how it looks and functions. We started our spring cleaning and did not see any weather wear on the wood or on the top. It looks just like it did when we purchased it - brand new!! Fabulous piece of furniture!!! Definitely worth purchasing!!
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Personally I think this a one of the nicer convertible sofas and using a cover would defeat the purpose if having a nicer futon. The leather is soft and easy to clean. It's not really built for extensive use but a great option to have for the occasional guest. I've had this sofa for probably 8 months and its still going strong. If you plan to use it primarily for sleeping I'd recommend a mattress topper as the middle seem can be uncomfortable at times
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No it is not like a typical futon. It is pretty uniform across the surface.
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Mine has held up fine so far. I don't use it daily and I have it covering cloth seats. Might be different with leather.
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There is no warranty information that I could find on the packaging material, but I am very satisfied with this product. It is made of good quality material, is very comfortable, and does the job. We have it on the futon in our family room under another cover. We have several animals that are allowed on the futon, and there have been a couple of "accidents". The futon mattress was fully protected from moisture, and when I laundered the cover, it washed and dried very nicely, looking just like new! I liked it enough that I bought a second one for backup, and have no regrets. Hope this answers your question. There is no warranty information that I could find on the packaging material, but I am very satisfied with this product. It is made of good quality material, is very comfortable, and does the job. We have it on the futon in our family room under another cover. We have several animals that are allowed on the futon, and there have been a couple of "accidents". The futon mattress was fully protected from moisture, and when I laundered the cover, it washed and dried very nicely, looking just like new! I liked it enough that I bought a second one for backup, and have no regrets. Hope... » Read More There is no warranty information that I could find on the packaging material, but I am very satisfied with this product. It is made of good quality material, is very comfortable, and does the job. We have it on the futon in our family room under another cover. We have several animals that are allowed on the futon, and there have been a couple of "accidents". The futon mattress was fully protected from moisture, and when I laundered the cover, it washed and dried very nicely, looking just like new! I liked it enough that I bought a second one for backup, and have no regrets. Hope this answers your question. « Show Less
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I've had mine for almost two years, main problem is the faux leather parts have deteriorated after the first year. I use them an average of 7 hrs per week.
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It stays on very well. I had an older 8" futon mattress (size = full) that stays on there great. I particularly like leaving it in the most reclined position which does not seem too reclined really. The front is angled up enough that your butt does not cause the mattress to start sliding off. Plus the wooden grooves sort of prevent it from moving. Unless you have a thin rigid mattress with a smooth cover, it should not slide off. I would think a very thick mattress and a thicker, high quality mattress cover would work especially great on this frame. The frame is very strong too.
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I think mijcar has the truth of it. I'm doing a low-budget version of what you describe: I have two of these side by side and the slightly-more expensive rolled futon (from the same company) on top of that. It's very comfortable. I have some movement under the "bedroll" because I'm laying lengthwise on it, but if I understand your plan you intend to be lying "against" the grain, so to speak, widthwise. If so, it should be fine. Actually, once I get a new place with more room I might well do the same thing you suggest. It's a good idea.