How To Build A Loft Bed?

How To Build A Loft Bed?

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A loft bed is simply a bunk bed with only a top bunk and an open space beneath. Since the bed is off the ground and takes advantage of the vertical space in a room, it provides you with extra usable floor space. Since you can put chests, drawers, desks, or whatever else you want underneath. Some individuals even use the space underneath a loft bed as a closet.

Particularly if you live in a small apartment where you require all the space you may obtain, or in a room shared by 2 or more children, a loft bed may be very useful and provide a lot of additional space. Loft beds are not very expensive, you might locate a loft bed for as low as $200 however, additional add-ons like a desk or drawers will mean higher costs. If you are a D-I-Y individual and you have some knowledge about what you are doing then you can construct a loft bed of your own as a weekend project. Here is what you will require.
Required Tools
Tape measure
Screw driver
Drill
Ratchet
Electric sander
Required Materials
Plywood piece
Screws
2 x 6s
4 x 4s
Lag bolts
2-inch thick wood slats
2x4 (optional)
Angle brackets
Instructions
It is always best to begin with a plan; draw up a sketch of what your loft bed will look like and get out your tape measure to decide on the measurements your bed will be. To measure the size of your bed choose whether you want a twin, double or queen sized bed and use the size of the mattress to determine the size the bed frame will need to be. Make the frame an inch wider than the mattress to allow for bedding and then its time to head out and purchase the lumber you will need.

When you have all the lumber its time to get to work. Use the 2x6 pieces of board to make a box that must fit over the mattress you will be using. Drill holes through the ends of the boards and use a screwdriver to screw the box together. Screw angle brackets on the inside of each corner to support them. Then lay the sheet of plywood over the box to make the bottom of the box. Attach the plywood to the frame with screws spaced 2-feet apart.

Cut the 4x4s to match the height you want your bed to be as they will be the posts of the bed. Put the posts in place and put the box on top of them (you will surely require help for this part). Drill holes from on top down through the box and into the top of the posts. Ihen use the ratchet and affix the box to the posts using the lag bolts.
The bed itself is now finished however, you still require a ladder to get up to it. Build a ladder using the 2-inch thick wood slats, with each slat around 10 inches apart. Keep the slant of the ladder to 60 degrees and finally attach the ladder to the bed using a couple of screws.

Use the electric sander to smooth important areas such as the ladder, and if you wish you may add some stain and varnish as last touches.
Tips and Warnings

If the bed is not as firm as you would desire it to be, use the piece of 2x4 to create a diagonal bracing across the back of the bed (the side which will be against the wall) for added support.

It is best to use untreated wood for this task to minimize skin contact with any chemicals used for treatment.

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