Follow the information on the Warnings appearing on the upper Bunk End structure and on the carton. Do Not remove warning label from Bed. Always use the recommended size mattress or mattress support, or both, to prevent the likelihood of entrapment or falls. Surface of mattress must be at least 5 below the upper edge of guardrails. Do Not allow children under 6 years of age to use the upper bunk. Periodically check to ensure that the guardrail, the ladder, and other components are in their proper position, free from damage, and that all connections are tight. Do Not allow horseplay on or under the bed and prohibit jumping on the bed. Always use the ladder for entering and leaving the upper bunk. Do Not substitute parts, contact the manufacturer or dealer for replacement parts. Use of a nightlight may provide added safety precaution for a child using the upper bunk. Always use long guardrail on the backside of the upper bunk. The use of water or sleep flotation mattress is prohibited.
Prohibit more than one person on the upper bunk. Keep these instructions for further reference. Position side rails to bedposts with foundation blocks turned inside and down. Assemble with machine bolts and flat washers. Stack Bed Place 3 dowels in dowel holes of bottom bedpost. Position top bed unit on dowels in bottom bed unit. Safety wires Position wires on the top of the foundation blocks 11 from the inside of the end structure. Assemble with #14 x screws. Guard Rails Position Guard Rail at the side and assure there is no more than 15 from the end of the Guard Rail to bed end structure. Place two-piece guard rail on the back side rail, leaving 1/8 gap between guard rail and bed end structure. Assemble with #10 x 2 screws. Filler Boards Filler boards are affixed to the end frames by the manufacturer and are not to be removed when stacking beds. End frames with filler boards must be used for the Upper Bunk. Ladder Position ladder at either end of top Side Rail and assemble with #8 x 2 screws.
So, for my very first shot at an Instructable, allow me to present (drum roll please):Bunk Beds! (and there was much rejoicing!) (from wikipedia): A type of bed where one bed frame is stacked on top of another. Like Minivans, the more children you have the better bunk beds start to look. And unless you are lucky enough to live in nice big house where everyone gets their own room, the ability to stack your children at night provides more floor space for things like desks, couches, and toys to trip over. Unfortunately, bunk beds can be pretty pricey - putting them out of reach for most people. Worse than that, most of the production bunk bed frames on the market that I've seen are pretty flimsy - and I just couldn't justify spending $1,000 to have my kids spend 8 hours a night, 5 feet in the air, worried they were going to come crashing down every time they rolled over! The good news is, you can pretty easily build a bunk bed that is rock solid, looks great, breaks down easily for moves, and is completely modular - and for only $125 - $200 in wood and supplies.
What do I mean by modular? Once built, this bunk bed can be assembled as a traditional stacked, one-over-the-other bunk bed frame; as an L-shaped bunk bed, where the bottom bed is only half covered by the top bunk; or even as two separate beds sitting on the floor - all with minimal effort to change around once the pieces are built. The only power tool you absolutely need is a drill, but having some kind of saw and a hand sander will make your life easier. I'll go over the materials in the next step. I have 4 kids, and made two sets of bunk beds. There are some style differences in the two (see pictures above) but the one big lesson learned from one to the other was to incorporate that safety bar on the top bunk. All of the instructions in the guide are for version 2 (with incorporated safety bar)Step 1: Materials & ToolsShow All ItemsMaterials5" or 6" 5/16 Lag Bolts and WashersWood Glue5/16 Metal Doweling RodSandpaperToolsRouterPalm Sander Total cost of project, assuming you don't have to buy any tools: $120 - $180« PreviousNext »View All Steps Download
Louie Gray Full/Full Bunk Bed +$119.98 Full Bunkie Boards No, I decline Bunkie Boards +$225.00 Serta Alderbrook Top Mattress (Full) +$275.00 Serta Perfect Sleeper Tanner Bottom Mattress (Full) Finally, a bunk bed with room to stretch out! The Louie Full/Full Bunk Bed features a full sized top and bottom bunk, giving both sleepers plenty of leg room. Featuring a sturdy metal construction with an industrial gray finish, wood style accents lend a warm feel to this bed's clean design. Louie Full/Full Bunk Bed Mattresses and foundations (if required) sold Bunkies required for mattress support. 80.5L x 65.75W x 67.75H Have other questions about this product?(888) 709-5380 Option #1 > Experience the color and texture of the fabric or leather of your new furniture before you buy. Order a swatch of the collection you're interested in and we'll send it to you. You should receive your swatch within 5-7 business days. DC - District of Columbia
NH - New Hampshire NJ - New Jersey NM - New Mexico NY - New York NC - North Carolina ND - North Dakota RI - Rhode Island SC - South Carolina SD - South Dakota WV - West Virginia Email this product to a friend! E-mail your selected package/items to a friend. What's a Bunkie Board? What is a bunkie board? A bunkie board is the foundation for a bunk bed or a captain's bed mattress. It serves the same function as a boxspring on a standard bed. It is a platform that fits within the bed frame to support the mattress. Most bunk beds and captain's beds require bunkie boards to support the mattress. If the bunkie board is required for the bed then why is it an optional purchase? The bunkie board is optional because some customers may already own one from a previous bed. It is not necessary to purchase a new bunkie board with every new bed. What about sleigh beds, poster beds or other bed styles? These bed styles do not generally require the use of a bunkie board.