How Do You Build A Loft Bed?
Nothing makes a small bedroom more spacious than a loft bed. Loft beds create extra space by building the bed upward and allowing the space below it to be reused. Many people place dressers, shelves or an extra bed under their loft beds. In some cases it’s easier to build a loft bed than to find one that exactly meets the specifications of the bedroom. Step 1 Place a twin mattress on the floor or work area as a guide. Build a box that fits the mattress, leaving a little room around the edges for linens. Build the box over the mattress, with 2 x 6 wood pieces making up the sides and a piece of plywood covering it and forming the base of the box. Step 2 Use drywall screws at two-foot intervals to connect the plywood bottom to the rest of the wooden box. Step 3 Choose a height for the loft. Cut 4 x 4 boards to make posts that will hold the loft bed in the air. Set the posts in the position they will occupy under the bed box. Get a few people to lift the box and set it on top of the 4 x 4s
Description: A loft bed is a type of bed, which can be made at an extremely cheap price and are essential in houses where there is a shortage of space around. They are in use in many hotel rooms and in small apartments. Dimensions A loft bed is mainly meant for accommodating one person. The dimensions are thus calculated like that. Generally, it is 78 inches a length and 48 inches in breadth. The height is usually considered in comparison to the ceiling’s height. Generally, a loft bed’s height can range from 3-8 feet. Setting up First, it is essential to find a suitable space for setting up a loft bed. Usually the corners of a room are the ideal places for this purpose. Required items In order to build a loft bed the following articles are required: • A piece of plywood having a length of 8 ft and a width of 4 ft. it must have a thickness of 3/4 inches. • Four lumber posts or any strong wooden post (that would be used as the legs of the bed). The height of the posts should be in consid
