Back to Mainstays Memory Foam Futon, Black Faux Leather, 72''

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3.41 out of 5stars
(51 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
12/17/2020
Great little futon in general; Perfect for me
This little futon is great for smaller spaces or kids!* Pros: fits 2 adults sitting, install is extremely easy, it's been durable, the adjustable arms are nice. The futon is two separate chair pieces interlinked loosely in the middle, so you can adjust the back heights independently. All the materials are of good quality. Cons: looks like a normal couch at 70 degrees, but resting against it is stiff and uncomfortable; it's far more comfy down at 30 degrees, but it looks ridiculous unless you put a cover and decor pillows on it. Since the futon is linked only in 2 places, it can become uneven or form an inch gap in the middle (which is uncomfortable but fairly easy to readjust.) I can't imagine anyone taller than 5'10" could sleep flat on it without hanging off. It's on the smaller side. *My Experience: I'm a 160lb, 5'3" lady. I use this as my main couch daily, but with a cover blanket on top so I'm not sure how it cleans. The first time I had a nap on it I figured I would hate it (the cushions are memory foam and squishy to the touch, but it felt stiffer than what I'm used to), but I ended up loving it and somehow have started sleeping on it instead of my bed every night. Go figure!! For that reason alone, I personally give it 5 million stars. Still cannot believe I'm sleeping on a futon instead of my queen pillowtop, but I guess that's the strange power of this item. If you like a firmer surface to chill, won't be sitting very long, and/or can invest in some plush decor pillows, this futon is worth the price. But if you don't fit that bill? Go for something bigger, or use for kids/office only.
Natasha

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
07/07/2022
Shoddy Workmanship
Not only did this item arrive damaged but it was defective also. Some of the holes were not drilled so that the legs could be installed and, in the some of the ones that were drilled, the threaded inserts were missing so that the bolts that were provided would not have been able to work anyway. VERY poor attention to detail. I would skip this item.
Dennis
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  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/25/2023
    decent for the price
    product came and the most difficult part of setting it up was getting it out of the box. after that it was easy to get the legs on a flip over. others have said its smaller than they expected but this fits perfectly in the space i needed it for and it wjll serve its purpose when we have a guest here soon. ive taken a few naps on it now and its comfy to sleep on even in the couch position. Granted i am pnly 5'1 so this works perfectly for me, but even my 6ft husband laid on it while it was reclined into the "bed" and said as far as futons go its good.
    Unknown
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/17/2023
    Pleasant surprise!
    Purchased this futon for my office space. It was prefect. I planned initially for a couch but didn’t want the couch prices. Ordered this on a Friday afternoon, it came on Sunday evening- fast shipping! My husband, daughter and her friend have napped on it and all say it was comfy. So far, I’d say that I would recommend.
    Shoparoni
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/06/2023
    its good
    its perfect for me its better then my floor and a 6 year old mat i like that it has the arms and i am glad to have it im not a complainer in a 280 pound woman and it dont move squeek or anything not damaged its firm yes not as fluffy as phots but its will get better or just buy a mat thing for it and its fine trust me its worth it a bit and will atleastast untill you get something vetter just take care of it
    samira
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    02/27/2023
    Perfect futon for kids or low use areas
    I guess i was one of the lucky ones because my package arrived without any damage. My 11yo son loves it. We replaced his old futon with this one and it is perfect for his space. Don't expect the highest quality but for the price, its a tremendous value.
    William
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    02/22/2023
    A lot better than I expected!
    I brought this cheap couch from Walmart for my small 2 bedroom apartment, and I have to say, I thought it was going to be a piece of junk, but to my surprise it's a solid piece of furniture! The leather is most likely fake, but it smells like actual leather and feels good too. The assembly process should have been a piece of cake but it took longer than an hour due to the fact that some of the screws for the legs wouldn't properly fit in the holes, and it was very frustrating having to have the 2 sides of the couch close together to bolt them together… Other than that I'd say all that frustration was well worth it, and the price, you really can't beat it! I'd say it's good for a college student that needs a place to stay at their parents house for when they come over for vacation, or that one guest you wouldn't want in your bed, at least this couch does turn into a full bed which is pretty sweet!
    carz2022
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/06/2023
    Super cute!
    So easy to put together. It took me longer getting it out of the box, then putting it together. Great for a small room and it will be handy when I have guests.… Grandkids.
    Jeannie
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/05/2023
    Decent
    It was easy to assemble and isn't terrible looking for the price. Hardest part about assembly was getting the heavy box inside. I bought it for a tiny apartment and I'm pretty happy with it. It's not very comfortable, but some throws should help. I didn't expect it to be super comfy given the price point but it's still soft enough to serve as a basic couch.
    Adriane
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/04/2023
    MOLD MOLD MOLD
    DO NOT BUY. I bought in store and put it together. Moved things around so it was flipped over, saw something on it and it was mold. Ripped it open and mold was everywhere!
    Kelsey
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/04/2023
    Overall good
    Honestly for the price point the quality is great! It is exactly as expected as long as you keep in mind that its at this price point and brand new. If you're looking for something more comfortable or a bed I would invest much more money. But if you have a tight budget like myself and are looking for a living room/guest bed futon this is your pick.
    Farrah
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/16/2022
    So many damages when I open red the package
    Back side of couch has some damages and also wood has damages too. I really don't know why they don't realize when they packed. I won't buy any couch at Walmart anymore. If you want to get poor quality couch, buy this one. If you wanna use it longer or don't wanna return it, don't buy this. It's not worth it
    An
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/12/2022
    Great futon
    Great little futon! We set this up in our game room for the kids. Good size and super easy to set up. It folds up to a full size. The only draw back, it's not as soft as I thought it would be, but it's nothing some throw blankets and pillows can't fix.
    Sierra
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/01/2022
    Great but needs better packaging.
    So far I really like the couch. I even bought another one. However, Walmart really needs to ship it better. My box was really beat up when it arrived. The couch isn't protected by any Styrofoam, etc, so my first couch was damaged. There was a big gash in the lining. I initiated a return but don't want to go through the effort. The second couch was delivered ok but again no Styrofoam to protect the contents.
    jamie
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/30/2022
    Not a bad deal, as long as you know its limits
    So far, we have had it a week. First day after unpacking, the smell of vinegar was a bit off-putting, but it finally subsided. Must be the memory foam. Not as soft as I would have hoped, but it will serve the purpose we intended which is some extra seating and somewhere to nap Was easy enough to assemble, but I seriously doubt it will handle larger built people for very long. Says it will hold 600 pounds. Maybe if they don't move much. The racheting mechanisms for the back are a neat touch, but again I wouldn't trust for larger than average build persons. Shipping was fast and box was in good shape. Wasn't expecting it to be in two pieces when I opened the box. But instructions are pretty clear. All the hardware and legs are in a zipper pocket on the bottom of the couch so everything was there. Nice touch if you have to disassemble if you are moving. I didn't have any problems with the holes not lining up like I have read some other reviews when installing the legs. I'm 6' and average build and is comfortable for just lounging, but I wouldn't use it as an everyday bed. As for a couch, not too bad for the price.
    Darrell
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/12/2022
    Only gave it 3 stars mat is very thin
    I love the stylish look it has with the armrest, and the many levels that it can recline. It just the right size I wanted something that would not take too much room. It's perfect for an extra added area for guest to sleep. It is a little on the short side I'm 5”4 and it's fine for me but it is very thin so not to comfortable for a good night rest for an adult or older and a heavy child. My 10 yr old slept on it but only lasted till 4am and come back upstairs to his bedroom. I am looking into purchasing a mat to place on top that I can easily store away. It does the job and for to price I am pleased with it. This would probably help guest not overstay their welcome…who knows.
    Josie
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/12/2022
    Looks great and is comfy, but the moment I opened the box I noticed that the couch had a rip already. I needed it right away so I just used it, but it was very disappointing to get something brand new with a hole.
    Noem
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/31/2022
    Missing entire frame
    Other shoppers should prepare to be disappointed. I read many reviews on this futon and ignored them. There were so many complaints of missing parts. Our futon was missing the entire frame. All we got were the cushions. How frustrating as this was going to be a place for two of our guest to sleep when they came in from out of town for a Wedding.
    Crowder
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/30/2022
    Totally disappointed!!
    Open Box!! Yes, Walmart sent me a open box futon!! Usually that's an option…right?!? Not my option!!! So I get the futon delivered and it has all this added tape on the top of the box and immediately I was thinking... did they send a return?! So I cut through the tape and it was wrapped with the white cloth stuff you normally receive. I cut it out and laid it side-by-side and I notice mold in one section and then I notice the screw holes are not in the right place to screw the legs on. I was like omg.. are you serious??!! Total nightmare!! Lesson learned, returning the horrible product today!!
    Tiffany
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/29/2022
    Not too satisfied
    Smaller than pictured! Cushion very thin. Not too comfortable! Rip on the corner. Lining ripped in several places. Fabric scratched with something white! Box damage badly!
    Carman
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/24/2022
    It's functional
    First off, the box was damaged when it arrived. Thankfully the couch itself was ok. Like many of the reviews have said, the holes for the legs aren't aligned properly. The memory foam is pretty stiff, I'm hoping over time it will soften up. I'm too tall so when I lay on it my feet hang off the edge. With all that being said I'm happy with it, it serves its purpose.
    Samantha
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/14/2022
    Frustrating!
    I ordered this for a temporary piece of furniture. The futon was supposed to be very easy to assemble. Reality... they drilled the holes completely wrong!.
    Stephanie