How To Stop Your Recliner From Rocking In 5 PROVEN Steps

Have you ever found yourself trying to settle in, only for your reclining chair to rock back and forth as though it had a mind of its own? One way to stop your recliner from rocking is by placing a small pillow under the middle set of wheels at the base. 

Though this will help provide some stability, you should still consult with an experienced furniture technician if you’re not confident in your skills. It would also be best to invest in a recliner that doesn’t have rocking capabilities, or at least one that doesn’t have as much sway, so rocking is less likely. Anyway, below you can find a step-by-step guide on how to stop your recliner from rocking.

How To Stop Your Recliner From Rocking: 5 Proven Steps

  1. Measure the height between the bottom of the chair frame and the top of the hinged box with your tape measure. Next, measure from left to right to find out length.
  2. You will need to measure and cut a piece of hardwood to the same width and length as where you mount it. I recommend using wood at least 1 inch thick to make it.
  3. Drill a hole and then cut through the hardwood block about 1/2 inch from each end.
  4. Wedge a block of wood between the chair and the recliner. If it rocks backward, then it won’t be stable enough to hold you.
  5. Screw the wooden plank to the hinged box with 2-inch wood screws and a screwdriver.

I hope all these steps will help you to fix your recliner and prevent rocking.

FAQ

How Do You Stop A Recliner From Rocking?

On the bottom of the recliner, there is a lever that will lock it in place. It’s like putting your car in park. This will stop it from rocking back and forth. Recliners do usually come with directions but if not, ask your salesperson for help when you purchase one at a store or online, then follow the directions.

How Do You Fix A Wobbly Recliner?

Wobbly recliners aren’t always easy to fix. Here are some tips on how to repair a wobbly recliner of your own. There are many ways how you can fix a wobbly recliner like this one. However, the main idea of all these repair methods is that no two types of issues should be applied at the same time. So, if your recliner is wobbling due to excessive movement and you need help with balancing it out, try putting blocks under the legs for now until you get it fixed properly.

How Do I Keep My Recliner From Moving?

To fix a recliner that rocks, you must figure out what is causing it to move. If the rocking is caused by friction between the rug and feet, purchase carpet grippers or sticky pads at a home improvement store and adhere them to your rug to keep it in place. If there is something under your chair, that’s making it rock back and forth, move whatever that something might be away from under your chair. Lastly, if your feet are pressing against the leg of your recliner when you sit down, try adjusting their position by lifting them or keeping them pressed firmly against the floor.

  1. James KenwoodJames is a professional in furniture sphere. He has 5 years of experience in working with all types of recliners. And now he shares his knowledge with people, who don't have time for research and who want to make the right choice for the future piece of furniture.