Buying an expensive and beautiful double bed does not guarantee comfort for a couple while sleeping and the durability of the furniture itself. Even the most reliable designs from an engineering point of view can meet expectations only with proper assembly, since this is the final and one of the most important operations in the creation of any furniture.
How to assemble a double bed
Materials and tools for assembling a wooden structure
A person who starts assembling furniture with his own hands needs to prepare the following basic tools and materials :
- A figured and regular screwdriver (ideally, if it is a screwdriver with many attachments), a screwdriver.
- A regular hammer is small or medium in size.
- Reversible key.
- Manufacturer's instructions with assembly diagram. It should be included with the kit you purchased.
Before you start assembling the bed, you need to carefully review the instructions . Please note that this information must correspond to the configuration and include all those elements that come with the bed. The instructions should be clear, not vague, with numbered parts.
Move all the sealed parts of your bed to the room where you plan to assemble it. After checking all the components and main parts and comparing them with the quantities according to the instructions, you can get down to business.
Advice
All actions must be performed not alone, but together. You can involve your family members in the work.
Single
A bed for one person is called a single bed, and it is not at all difficult to assemble.
Required tools and materials:
- bed parts brought from the store;
- screwdriver, hammer, screwdriver, and possibly a drill.
Start assembling with the frame, then the headboard and additional drawers. All drawers are mounted with special metal hinges. To increase the strength of the structure, you can add reinforcement with additional bolts.
Before assembly, cover the floor with cardboard or plastic to prevent scratches.
First you need to assemble the drawers together around the perimeter. We screw the back of the headboard after we are sure that all the straight corners can be secured with screws more tightly.
The legs are attached to the drawers at the marked points of the base. Then the crossbar of the inner box is installed and the lifting mechanism is installed.
Upon completion of assembly, it is necessary to check all fastenings, the operation of the mechanism and lay the mattress. Finally, you should put a cover on the new bed.
The assembly of a single bed has fewer slats and other parts
How to do it yourself correctly: description and photo
Brief instructions for assembling a wooden double bed contain the following basic points::
- Fix the main (side) shields tightly. Make sure that the distance from the floor is approximately 20 cm from the floor. To do this, the kit must include corners.
- Attach 4 support legs. This operation must also be performed at a height of 20 cm from the floor.
- Moving on to one of the difficult moments - the installation of the bed ribs, which are fixed higher than the main panels, about 5 cm.
- Final with the installation of the base - central - rib. It is important to maintain the accuracy of the measurements, as well as balancing the center of the entire structure. Tight fixation occurs with galvanized corners.
Attention
This is a very simplified diagram for assembling a double bed. After stage 4, you can install the mattress pad and place the mattress purchased for the bed on top.
Base
- Before you start assembling a wooden bed, you need to determine the elements of the base (these are three frames, as well as the headboard). To easily connect these parts and form a solid sleeping structure, you will need to take corners, ties and brackets. To attach the necessary elements, you need to take the screws that come with the kit.
- Then install the legs, if provided, and then attach soft elastic bands that protect the floor from damage (when the bed moves).
- Next, you need to install the sidewalls, as well as “attach” the lifting mechanism. The latter is attached with a gap or, as it is also called, backlash. This is important, as it will subsequently prevent the main mechanism from jamming.
Frame
The frame is the base, the foundation, the main component, the correct assembly of which will determine the effectiveness and duration of use of the bed. This is a frame (wooden or metal) onto which the slats are attached. The frame can be made of solid wood, timber, or chipboard. Slats are mounted on it, which properly support the mattress and ensure a comfortable and restful sleep.
Standard
The basic (standard) model has a simplified assembly diagram . It looks like this:
- The side frames are fixed with metal corners (height approximately 20 cm above the ground).
- At the same height, the footrests are tightly attached.
- The main ribs of the bed are assembled. This is done at a height of about 5 centimeters above the frame.
- The central frame is attached to the corners.
With orthopedic base
A foundation with an orthopedic effect is the most popular, because a weak spine is the scourge of the 21st century! The orthopedic bed includes 2 elements :
- The frame is the basis.
- Slats that can be adjusted.
Additionally, the bed can be equipped with a mattress on specially designed springs with filler. This guarantees restful sleep for people with poor posture.
Video instructions for assembling a bed for an orthopedic base:
Video instructions for assembling the orthopedic base:
With drawers
If the bed you bought is equipped with drawers, then you need to consider the specifics of how the sliding mechanism works. These are either wheels or guides. Once the type of your retractable structure has been determined, assembly can begin.
The most common option is a double wooden bed with two drawers that slide out on both sides. To assemble a model with boxes you need :
- Assemble the base frame, secure it tightly, and adjust all the internal slats that serve to divide the bed into sections.
- Screw the headboard. Separately, we talked about how you can make a headboard with your own hands.
- Also screw the legs, if any, so that the product is firmly fixed to the floor.
- Install the guides according to the instructions, placing them exactly on the sides of the base. The retractable system can be anything: with a closer, ball, with clamps or a roller mechanism.
- The drawers themselves are assembled separately, and the second part of the retractable system is fastened. Experienced craftsmen recommend using liquid nails for installing the front façade. It is very convenient, functional, and will not spoil the look. But the nails must dry.
With lifting mechanism
Advice
The lift can be easily installed on the headboard or sides. It all depends on the model purchased. Here you cannot deviate from the instructions.
It is important to carry out the work so that the gap between the components is as small as possible . And then the mechanism that will lift the structure is fastened to the upper element of the base. The operation of this lift is being tested. If there is a slight play, the screws can be tightened and made tighter. After checking, you can put the mattress on.
For a more complete understanding of the issue, we recommend watching the video instructions, which will dot the i’s:
Headboard
All fastening points are marked in advance at production. The headboard can be different:
- soft;
- leather;
- carved;
- made of wood or plastic;
- covered with beautiful fabric or suede.
The next task during assembly is connecting the headboard and frame sides with fixing bolts. If these places are not allocated, you need to:
- Mark them by picking up a tape measure and a simple pencil.
- And then use a drill to make holes. To do this you will need a wood drill.
Important
The parts are fastened with confirmations, and the visible recesses are then closed with plugs.
We also suggest learning how to make a headboard with your own hands or cover it with suitable materials.
Ready-made examples made at home
The Internet is replete with pictures of ready-made options for single beds. When making it at home, you can take any example you like and follow it.
At the same time, you have the opportunity to remove what is unnecessary, and vice versa, add something of your own. Assembling a bed yourself gives you the opportunity to recreate your personal idea and approach the renovation with a personal touch.
If you have carpentry skills, making a wooden bed with your own hands is not such a problem.
Features of assembling Fiesta and Sakura structures
When assembling the Sakura and Fiesta models, the main thing is to strictly adhere to the instructions and avoid mistakes that are often encountered when installing double beds.
- First you need to mount the base, which consists of three strong metal frames.
- Then the hidden internal legs are attached to it, not forgetting to tighten the screws tightly.
- The main element of the headboard is securely attached to the base with corners and screws.
In separate articles on our website you will learn about how to choose the right bed, strengthen it so that it does not wobble, assemble a structure with an attic, playpen, pendulum and other cribs, as well as whether it is possible to paint, restore or update the bedroom places and what to do if it creaks.
Orthopedic base
If you believe the standard configuration, the double bed consists of several parts:
- Frame.
- Headboard.
- Base. Quite often, various types are presented, for example, orthopedic. They are good because they make it possible to maintain parts of the body of different weights at the same level. It turns out that no numbness or discomfort will be observed during the rest period.
An affordable option for placing a mattress is to use a plywood base. The point is that it is smooth. As for orthopedic mattresses, ventilation is important for them. Plywood will not be able to provide the required level.
Common mistakes if you do it yourself
- There are characteristic differences in the design of a wooden double bed. This model is wider than a single model, especially if the king size option was chosen. Please note that the frame must have a crossbar, which makes the structure stronger. You need to find an assistant, because it will be difficult to cope alone.
- A wide double bed begins to assemble only from the base - this is the main thing! First, the drawers are fastened together (to do this, take the corners from the kit), and shelves are attached to the upper side part, if there are any in the design.
- If there are no markings on the factory parts or they are not applied correctly, this could be the underlying problem. Check the attachment points of the parts before assembling them so as not to damage the material.
- Another possible problem is the mounting of the guides. The mechanism is located on two different elements (on the drawers themselves and on the body), so measurements and installation must be carried out accurately. Deviations here are completely unacceptable.
- Installation of the front facade is another difficulty. It must be positioned evenly so that the product looks aesthetically correct, beautiful, and the fasteners are not conspicuous.
Only correct assembly of the base guarantees a good sleep! Assembling a purchased bed yourself is not a problem, you just need to carefully study the instructions and prepare all the necessary tools in advance.
Features of connecting parts in the Melissa model
Melissa is a classic model and is easy to assemble. It has several variations of the sleeping place - these are:
- 90 to 200;
- 120 by 200;
- 140 by 200;
- 160 to 200.
The finished base is made of wooden beams or slats, and laundry boxes are attached to them. The width of such a box is 100 cm and the depth is 70 cm.
If the bed width is 160 cm or more, then the set includes four drawers - 2 on the right side, 2 on the left. These boxes are not included and must be ordered separately. The price offered by the factory includes only the base. The price does not include a bedside table, mattress, or bedside chest of drawers, but all this can be ordered separately.
Do you have questions about choosing, purchasing, assembling, repairing and restoring beds? We will help you deal with the following problems:
- Assemble a double or wooden structure, remake an old bed, install a gas lift mechanism.
- Tape up an air bed or combine two beds into one.
- Decorate the sleeping area and reupholster the sleeping furniture.
What material is better to choose a bed from?
Various materials can be used in the production of beds:
- an array of natural wood species - the products are environmentally friendly, safe and durable, but can have a high cost;
- metal is the most durable option, capable of serving the owner for decades;
- Laminated chipboard and chipboard are the most common option, in demand among most buyers. Despite its fragility (such beds quickly begin to creak and sway, deform under load, etc.), a bed made of this material has a fairly low cost.
Regardless of the type of material chosen, before purchasing, it is recommended to try out the furniture in practice so that in the future you will feel cozy and comfortable! After all, it is in sleep that the body rests and gains strength for the whole next day!
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