FAQ'S
Q: What measurements will I need for my new straps?
A: When measuring for your new straps, measure from the inside edge of one slot to the inside edge of the opposite slot. Measure on a straight line between the two slots.
Q: Is it ok to take the old strap measurements for the new straps?
A: No. The old straps will have stretched over the years therefore will be longer than origionally installed.
Q: How many straps do I need for my furniture if straps are not already present?
A: Typically the straps will start 1 1/2" from the end of the slot. Straps are 2" wide and there is about a 2 1/2" gap between each strap. These measurements are accurate from back to front of your furniture piece. Side to side there are generally two straps.
Ex. Dining chairs require three straps front to back and two straps side to side. Some dining chairs will not require straps side to side and will not have a slot for those straps. Quantity may vary based upon size of dining chair.
Ex. Ottomans require typically four four straps front to back and two straps side to side. Quantity may vary based upon size of ottoman.
Ex. Lounge chairs will usually require four straps from front to back and two straps from side to side. Quantity may vary based upon size of lounge chairs.
Ex. Love seats will typically require eight straps from front to back and two straps from side to side. Quantity may vary based upon size of love seat.
Ex. Sofas usually require twelve straps from front to back and two straps from side to side. Quantity may vary based upon size of sofa.
A: When measuring for your new straps, measure from the inside edge of one slot to the inside edge of the opposite slot. Measure on a straight line between the two slots.
Q: Is it ok to take the old strap measurements for the new straps?
A: No. The old straps will have stretched over the years therefore will be longer than origionally installed.
Q: How many straps do I need for my furniture if straps are not already present?
A: Typically the straps will start 1 1/2" from the end of the slot. Straps are 2" wide and there is about a 2 1/2" gap between each strap. These measurements are accurate from back to front of your furniture piece. Side to side there are generally two straps.
Ex. Dining chairs require three straps front to back and two straps side to side. Some dining chairs will not require straps side to side and will not have a slot for those straps. Quantity may vary based upon size of dining chair.
Ex. Ottomans require typically four four straps front to back and two straps side to side. Quantity may vary based upon size of ottoman.
Ex. Lounge chairs will usually require four straps from front to back and two straps from side to side. Quantity may vary based upon size of lounge chairs.
Ex. Love seats will typically require eight straps from front to back and two straps from side to side. Quantity may vary based upon size of love seat.
Ex. Sofas usually require twelve straps from front to back and two straps from side to side. Quantity may vary based upon size of sofa.