How to assemble a bed frame with your own hands

Making a sleeping place with your own hands helps to save on the purchase of furniture. And also according to the original sketches, you can assemble the bed frame for the size of a non-standard mattress. At the same time, the choice of material depends on the design of the room, individual preferences, functional features. Next, we consider the advantages and disadvantages of wooden and metal beds, the sequence of their assembly.

Varieties of materials

Do-it-yourself bed frame is made from various materials having pros and cons. Types of wooden bases:

• timber products - practical and easy to assemble, can be decorated with carvings;
• boardwalks - in their manufacture pay attention to the presence of defects or knots;
• log frames - exclusive and unique, look elegant;
• furniture made of solid alder, oak, beech, ash, pine - emphasizes the status of the owner.

When choosing wood, they take into account the functional characteristics of the bunk. The following tree species are most commonly used:

1. Pine. The finished product has a coniferous aroma, is resistant to the formation of fungus.
2. Oak. It is considered an elite variety of wood. The item with carved ornaments looks luxurious.
3. Beech. These beds are strong and durable, installed in a room with a classic design.
4. The birch is easily processed, it is elastic.

Pine or birch can be covered with paint, varnish, decorate with veneer. By operational characteristics, such beds do not differ from those made of solid wood.

Pressed wood has a rich color palette and affordable price. However, the material is made in the cooking process using formaldehyde, which is harmful to health. Due to the external veneer or lamination, the unpleasant odor is hidden.

Some masters, trying to save money, cut out the podium from drywall, thick plywood or boards.

For a bedroom in a classic style or country, a chrome and artificially aged bed is suitable. It can be covered with leather, fabric.

The base of the bed is made of brass, profile pipe, steel. Compared to wood, these materials are cold. Steel pipes should have a wall thickness of up to 1.5 mm, a diameter of 40x40 mm. A metal profile of 40x20 mm is also used. To strengthen the frame, make jumpers.

There are options in which a profile pipe is combined with a backboard made of chipboard. At the junction, a bolt or wedge mechanism is used.

The metal bed is functional and practical. The decoration is forged sidewalls, eco-leather inserts, textiles. The furniture in the Spanish style is characterized by a frame covered with fabric, while metal legs are visible.

Selection tips

The manufacture of furniture from timber, planks or solid wood requires careful selection of building materials. The advantages of wooden frames:

• environmental friendliness;
• nice smell;
• hypoallergenicity;
• ease of handling;
• texture
• the possibility of decorating.

When working, special equipment is not required, unlike the manufacture of a metal frame. For a novice, a natural wood bed can be assembled.

Iron beds are multifunctional and are located in rooms for various purposes. Consider their main advantages:

• significant service life;
• variety in design;
• strength;
• ease of operation;
• use in any conditions;
• painted in the desired color;
• quick installation;
• maintainability.

There are a few drawbacks.The metal becomes rusty in a humid room, it remains cold, over time paint peels.

Wood base assembly

It is recommended to buy a mattress first, and then proceed with calculations. Based on its size, a drawing is made.

Preparatory calculations:

1. In order for the mattress to fit in the double-skeleton frame, you need to make allowances of 1 cm from all sides.
2. The height of the legs is determined. It should be such that from a berth it was convenient to get up.
3. You can leave space for built-in wardrobes under the bed.
4. The shape and size of the backs are designed.

The size of a single children's base under the mattress is 140x200 sq. see. In our example, we assemble a double frame 1600x2000 square meters. mm To make a frame for a bed from wood, you will need the following lumber and tools:

• 5x10x240 cm board - 2 pcs.;
• board 5x15x240 cm - 4 pcs.;
• rail 2.5x7.5x240 cm - 13 pcs.;
• screws for oblique connection of 40 mm and 60 mm;
• self-tapping screws 60 mm long;
• joiner's glue;
• wood putty;
• paint.

Installation begins with sawing wood according to the scheme. Work is carried out in the following order:

1. The front and rear walls are assembled with an oblique connection. In this case, a device is used that allows drilling at an angle.
2. The sides are fixed with clamps to the back and front walls, then the screws are screwed.
3. Triangular inserts help strengthen the box from deformation.
4. The supports for the slatted bottom are fixed with carpentry glue at a height of 5 cm from the upper edge of the sidewalls.
5. The central support block is attached to the middle of the front and rear walls. Its upper edge is located at the level of supports for lamellas.
6. The slats are screwed to the structure evenly with a distance of 10 cm.
7. The finished frame is attached to the head with long screws.

The final stage will be grinding, repairing cracks, processing of wood with anti-mildew, varnish or paint.

Finishing

All parts of the frame are sanded with a machine or sandpaper. The composition of the putty is matched to the color of the wood. Cracks and small holes are closed. Then the surface is again rubbed.

To protect against mold and moisture, the wood is treated with acrylic or wax stain. These formulations are applied in several layers with a wide bristle brush. The advantages of stains should include:

• quick drying;
• do not form stains and smudges;
• applied evenly;
• emphasize wood texture.

The surface is coated with a transparent matte varnish in several layers. It hides chips and scratches that remain after sanding.

By analogy, you can assemble your own bed frame 180x200 square. cm.

Installation of a metal frame

You can assemble the iron frame for the mattress with your own hands. Its dimensions are 160x200 square meters. see. Assembled from a profile pipe using welding or bolts. The material is checked for defects. Assembly is best done with an assistant.

You will need materials and tools:

• profile length 230 cm (2 pcs.) and 5 cm (4 pcs.);
• slats 230 cm long (12 pcs.) and 2 cm (3 pcs.);
• four profiles 230 cm and 5 cm long;
• 2 cm bolts - 12 pcs.;
• diodes for welding;
• paint;
• anticorrosion coating;
• screwdriver;
• Bulgarian;
• grinding discs;
• welding machine.

Before installation, draw a diagram for the size of the mattress for a double bed, taking into account allowances of 1 cm or use a ready-made project. Before cutting, cut lines are drawn.

Sharp edges are ground, thereby removing splinters and pencil markings. Elements are laid on a flat surface and connected by a weld. On the transverse profiles welded inside the frame, lamellas are fixed.

From the profile you can weld the head of the bed of any shape. At the end of installation it is necessary to remove scale in the places of welding, cover the product with an anti-corrosion compound and paint.

Knowing the assembly technology, you can assemble a single bed according to your own sketches. This takes into account who the product is intended for. If a small child sleeps on it, it is better to choose wooden material.For the bedroom of an adult, metal can be used, treated with varnish or paint, in harmony with the design of the room. The video shows how to make a simple bed with your own hands.