Living Room Motion & Semi-Upholstery Standards

Master the TRUE FOB™ certified standards for motion furniture, power components, general tailoring, ottoman construction, and semi-upholstery methods.

🛋️ Motion Seating Foundations

Seating foundations for motion products must have webbing straps connecting the outer seat springs to the wood frame, ensuring durability without double-springing the ends.

⚙️ Motion Mechanisms

• Mechanisms must operate smoothly without noise.
• Springs require a foam insert to minimize noise.
• Manual actuator cables must be properly secured.
• Steel rails must use round mounting holes to prevent shifting.
• Backrest brackets must snap securely into place without shims or spacers.

🔌 Power Motion Components

• DC-powered systems only.
• Power receptacles must have a light (no switches).
• Cords must plug downward or sideways, with L-shaped plugs.
• Coiled and secured cables for modular sectionals.
• Pass-through cables for non-powered modular pieces.
• Control switches must have zippered arm access for repairs.

🎨 General Tailoring & Appearance

• Covers must be clean, uniform, free of stains or tears.
• Cushions properly sized without excessive gaps or overhang.
• Seams, welts, and nail head trims must be straight and even.
• No exposed staples or sharp points.
• Leather covers must be consistent panel-to-panel.
• Bottom dust covers must be strong and cleanly installed.

🪑 Ottoman Construction

• Ottomans must be structurally strong enough for seating.
• Storage ottomans must have air ventilation holes.

🛠️ Semi-Upholstery Standards

• Backrests: Use webbing or sinuous springs with proper tie wiring.
• Seating: No-sag sinuous springs spaced 4.5-5.5" apart, arched and double-sprung at ends.
• Cushion Cores: 1.8 lb/ft³ minimum density, wrapped, reversible if removable.
• Outside Panels: Must be padded to prevent frame feel-through.
• Legs: Prefer bolt-through metal-to-metal connection, properly labeled if shapes differ.
• Frames over 84" wide must have a center support leg.

🧵 Additional Upholstery & Leg Installation Standards

• Panel Padding(fig1): Outside panels must have cardboard + foam/fiber padding. Frame should not be felt through the cover.
• Arm Padding(fig2): Arms must be padded on inside, outside, and stump to prevent frame feel-through.
• Preferred Leg Installation(fig3): 4mm Allen bolt through leg into T-nut mounted in frame.
• Alternate Leg Installation(fig4): Hanger bolt pre-installed in leg screwing into T-nut.
• Prohibited Method: Wood screws permitted for promotional products only.
• Splayed Legs(fig5): Must use pre-installed mounting brackets. No hanger bolt-only legs.
• Stationary Leg Installation Holes(fig6): Leg holes must be clearly visible and not hidden under dust cover.
• Legs with Different Shapes/Sizes(fig7): Must be labeled for correct location during installation.
• Stationary Center Leg(fig8): Frames wider than 84" require a center leg, hidden from front view.
• Leg Pad Requirement(fig9): All wood legs must have a non-skid foam pad installed underneath.