Okay, my major criticism about this product is that it uses about 2 million screws to assemble it and I simply didn't have the hand, arm, back and chest strength necessary to stand or kneel hunched over trying to coax those blasted things into the wood with a handheld phillips screw driver. Oh my God, it was exhausting and my arms hurt for a long while afterwards! I had to don two pairs of oven mitts to protect my hands while, er, screwing, and they were still very sore and as red as a baboon's butt afterwards. If there is a someone around who has that kind of bulk and strength, please have them help you do it! Other than that, I found assembling it was actually like putting a puzzle together and I enjoyed it very much. I took the advice of another purchaser and used masking tape to label all the pieces before attempting to assemble it and this was very helpful. A few observations that might assist others.
1. The lounger doesn't lounge back as far as I would have liked. I was hoping I could use it to sleep in a semi-elevated position when I have a flu or something to help prevent excess coughing due to congestion and drainage. However, at the lowest setting (notch) it is still relatively vertical so sleeping with it in that position wouldn't really be an option for me.
2. The frame, once assembled, is rather heavy. To convert it from bed to lounger, you must remove the futon, lift the seat portion and fold the footrest under the seat and then lower the seat. After you have converted the bed to the recliner, you must reposition/move the frame closer to where you want it positioned because it is now taking up much less space. Then you must position the futon on the chair and this is a little difficult. A futon is floppy and rather heavy and I end up doing some moving baled hay-type maneuvers to drag it onto the frame and position it properly. Personally, I don't mind because I only convert it on weekends or when I am home for any length of time. The rest of the time, work days in particular, I just leave it in the bed position to save time. To convert it back to the bed, you must once again remove the futon. If you have the frame against the wall when it is a recliner, which I do, you must first pull it away from the wall because when you lift the seat portion to pull the foot rest out from underneath, the backrest portion lowers. Once you have the footrest unfolded you then lower the entire frame to the floor and extend the footrest all the way out to form the bed frame.
3. Once assembled it is very sturdy and extremely comfortable to sleep on. It is low to the floor, though, so some might not appreciate this because it can make getting in and out of bed a little awkward, particularly if it is the middle of the night and you need to go to the bathroom. Again, I don't mind and a good night's sleep is worth a few idiosyncracies. The frame also looks nice when it is in the bed position. When it is in the recliner position with the futon in place you can't see the frame except from behind or standing directly to the side. It is comfortable to sit in but I find putting a small pillow behind the small of my back is helpful. Your butt can get a little sore after sitting in one place for a while but it's obvious what to do about that.
The learning curve is rather swift and once you get the process figured out it goes pretty smoothly and you hardly notice the bulk that is forming on your arms and in your chest!
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KD Lounger Futon
Lounger, chair, or bed. The multi-functional KD Lounger futon features 13 convertible positions. We have recently updated the design with rounded corners which is both functionally and aesthetically pleasing. Don't be fooled by cheap, knock-off imports - the KD Lounger is our original design and, as always, will be a sturdy fixture in your home for years to come. A futon mattress is not included.
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I purchased this to add additional sleeping space in my office/guest room. I was a bit intimidated by all the pieces, but the directions were clear and easy to follow and it came together beautifully. I purchased a 6in trifold twin mattress for it, and had a guest sleep on it for a week. I’ve also slept on it. This futon chair is easy to convert from chair to lounge to bed. It’s sturdy and well designed. So glad I got it.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2017
The only difficulty was that the holes drilled for the screws weren't in the right place. I was able to get most of the screws in with a simple hand-screwdriver, but some were still sticking up a bit so I had to take an electric screwdriver to them since screws not sitting flush with the wood can cause parts to be shaky or (if on the panels under the mattress) can potentially damage the underside of your mattress over time.
This thing does not seem flimsy at all, so I expect it to last. You may need to tie your futon mattress down somehow (some come with ties on one side specifically for this. I'm using a 6in memory foam tri-fold and it does slide around a bit when in bed mode, but it's not a huge deal.
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Sturdy and nice, misaligned screw holes is the only (minor) issue.
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2017
It was fairly easy to put together. The instructions were very straightforward and I'd recommend -not- blowing 134$ on professional assembly unless you absolutely need to. You just need a hammer and screwdriver- though electric or a drill might also be needed. Sort all of the parts before assembly and use a pencil to label them as per the enclosed sheet that lists contents (I didn't bother labeling the long slats). I had 2 extra dowel-pegs and 4 extra screws. Look over the instructions beforehand if you want to also organize each piece by order in which they're used (like you'll be using the longest pieces last). This took no longer than an hour to assemble. The stand-alone pegs slid in fine, but you'll need the hammer to get the metal pins in their respective holes and to secure the wooden pieces after aligning the pegs that hold them together.Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2017
The only difficulty was that the holes drilled for the screws weren't in the right place. I was able to get most of the screws in with a simple hand-screwdriver, but some were still sticking up a bit so I had to take an electric screwdriver to them since screws not sitting flush with the wood can cause parts to be shaky or (if on the panels under the mattress) can potentially damage the underside of your mattress over time.
This thing does not seem flimsy at all, so I expect it to last. You may need to tie your futon mattress down somehow (some come with ties on one side specifically for this. I'm using a 6in memory foam tri-fold and it does slide around a bit when in bed mode, but it's not a huge deal.
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