Portfolio Convert-a-Couch Sand Gray Chenille Rolled Arm Futon Sofa Sleeper

Two negatives: Futon cover off-gasses when removed from packaging and gives off a horrible smell of rotten meat. No one could come within 3 feet of it. I used half a bottle of Febreeze on the first day just to get it to a tolerable level. My houseguest had to put two bedsheets over it in order to get through the first night. By day two, the smell had gotten much better. On day three, smell is nearly gone. The manufacturer's packaging broke open during shipping. UPS had to tape the box back together. I think it's because the mattress is compressed for shipping and it gradually filled up with air during transit, forcing the box open. Thankfully nothing was ripped or lost during shipping. The positives: Assembly was not difficult. It took my father (age 76) and me more than an hour to assemble, and most of that time was spent arguing. You'll want two people because some of the parts are large and will need balancing. The futon mattress is innerspring, and yet surprisingly foamy and comfortable. Once you get the hang of it, it's pretty easy to open and close the futon, although if you're a smaller person, you might need help.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? It's more beige than gray.
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

Sofa was easy to assemble and the instructions were very easy to follow. I did it myself in about an hour or 2. Do not expect the upholstery of a high price sofa. The covering stays a little loose, the tan/ gray color I ordered is pretty bland. I wish I had ordered chocolate or blue. It is easy to operate once assembled, probably will not sleep 2, and there is a deep crease in the middle when it is laid flat that will need to be filled for a guest to sleep comfortably. But overall I think it will work for my purposes.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? It was about the same
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Decent quality for the price
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Accurate
• Would you recommend this to a friend? No

The couch was good except this is the primary sleeping conditions for my son. When it is lay down flat there is quite a gap in the center that bothers my sons back. He is a tall and big fellow and has back pain so it was not an ideal pick for him. All and all it was a nice buy. Good quality for the price.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? good
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. very good
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? good
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes