Show All ItemsStep 1: Step 1 Gather IdeasShow All Items First, I looked up what others had done for building a quick bed to get ideas. There's this guy who put a mattress on top of his file boxes. But I didn't have storage boxes like that and I wanted something a little more interesting. Then I looked up some other platform beds, but most involved sawing and screwing (imagine that.) Finally, before heading to a retail hardware store like the famous McGuckin's of Boulder, I decided to go check out ReSource, an architectural & building salvage shop in town. I'd check out McGuckin's later if I needed to. I'd been going to these places for years for other building projects but I wasn't sure yet what I'd find there, or how I'd do it. (The places I've been to are Bring in Eugene, OR, Build It Green in New York City, and ReStore in Philadelphia, PA. IF you're lucky, there might be one in your city too.) Materials I considered included :: 1. Pallets (too splintery and not enough storage)
2. New 2 x 4s or 2 x 6s with plywood or OSB combo (ruled out because of budget, sawing, & screwing) 3. Salvage dresser drawers (could have structural issues), 4. Salvage doors (a good choice for size & sturdiness, but not in the budget, and what would they rest them on?) and 5. Old milk crates (not so easy to find these days, also they're plastic, I like natural materials better.) 6. Scraps of hardwood flooring Check out Step 2 to see what I picked.(Note, photo credit for the cabinet picture:: ReSource website.)« PreviousNext »View All Steps Download 1,722 posts, read 2,673,922 times So to follow up on my previous post bed frame I found a replacement frame, identical to the one we had, at a furinture store. I put it together and a few nights later we were getting ready for bed, I was laying on my side and she sitting on the edge of the same side, and the same thing happened again, the tab on the center cross beam sheared off and the rail buckled in the center rolling me off the bed.
The bed frame that we have has two rails with a single center beam running perpendicular to the rails using the head/foot boards as the support. Does any one have any at home reinforcement remedies for my predicament? 9,640 posts, read 4,574,867 times 2,398 posts, read 4,128,982 times As I said before.... buy a base frame, we use this from WalMart: It's a "bolt together" design, not a hook. This means you need some adapters, we use these: - #69 Down Hook Bolt-On to Hook-On Conversion Bracket for Headboard or Footboard Attachment - Bed Frame To Head Board Bracket There are others though, we use those Specifically because we're using a queen bed/frame with 1930's Art Deco head and footboards (needed to have the hooks inside of the frame rails): That wally world bed frame doesn't show the corner brackets in their photo, so they may be something extra (and needed in this case). Anyway, this setup is rock solid. I've been as heavy as 280lbs and had no issue with this setup (no box spring, not needed).
When you have 6 legs per side (12 total) supporting a metal framework, you simply don't have issues with the bed falling apart. Yes, it's a little bit of an investment up till you would have bought your next box spring.. then it's a deal. Ditto on the continual repair/replacement of wood frames. If you DO want to continue with the old style twin-beam then buy something like this: Metal will not shear, and by adding 3 more supports to relieve the load on the head/foot boards everything will live longer. 3,295 posts, read 2,440,850 times 9,526 posts, read 14,086,372 times 1,718 posts, read 2,534,186 times Knickerbocker makes some of the best frames, including the "Monster" of 2" railroad steel. Skip the footboard, use hook-on adapters for attaching the headboard. You can still get wooden rails and something like a Bed Beam support system. If you want a bed frame that can hold up today's heavy foam-heap mattresses plus two adults, you have to put some money into it.
You could use a metal or wood platform base and use some type of brackets to attach the head & foot.(Click to see larger image and other views) Home / Products / Bed Frames, Rails & Parts > Bed Frame Parts and Hardware Replacement Bed Frame Feet This product qualifies for FREE SHIPPING! BUY MORE - SAVE MORE! Buy 1 bed frame foot for Buy 2 - 3 bed frame feet for Buy 4 - 9 bed frame feet for Buy 10 - 24 bed frame feet for Buy 25 - 49 bed frame feet for Buy 50 - 99 bed frame feet for Buy 100 to 249 bed frame feet for Buy 250 - 499 bed frame feet for Buy 500 - 999 bed frame feet for Buy 1000+ bed frame feet for Don't replace the frame, replace the bed frame feet! Made of high density polyurethane, our bed frame feet fit snugly onto your bed frame leg to replace damaged or broken feet. Our bed frame feet will not damage your carpets or hardwood floors. Fit most standard bed frames in which the bed frame leg diameter is approximately 11/16 of an inch.
We've tested these on the following brands of bed frames: Leggett & Platt, Mantua, Glideaway, and Hickory Springs. Polyglide bed frame feet are approximately 3 inches tall. Your bed frame leg will go approximately 3/4 inch into the polyglide bed frame foot. Bottom of foot is 2.5" in diameter. Please measure your bed frame legs to make sure these bed frame feet will fit your bed. For use on hardwood flooring and carpeting or rugs. Won't scratch your floors. 2 Piece Steel Stem Bed Glides Rug Roller Wheels for Bed Frames G10 Deluxe Bed Riser Write your own review Sharon Ray on 2/20/2017 1:32:12 PM Comments: Good fast service ray l. on 2/14/2017 3:41:27 PM Comments: After returning a bed frame foot to another company that did not fit, I ordered 1 from the Sleep shop. It works fine so far. "Smaller and less substantial than expected" Karen soper on 1/9/2017 12:08:12 PM Comments: I bought these to replace a foot that broke on one of my beds.
When I went to remove the broken on and replace it with this one, I found it to be smaller and less substantial. I hope it lasts. Bobby H. on 10/31/2016 11:20:44 AM Comments: The product is OK, but it is the wrong size. SLeep shop did not list the critical dimensions and these are the wrong diameter. As far as I can tell, the product quality seems OK. "Got right away and exact fit" Andrew A. on 10/31/2016 8:53:59 AM Comments: I got it very quickly and no problems installing. Will buy form the Sleep store again and recommend. "Exactly what I needed" Teri Rose on 8/15/2016 6:35:58 AM Comments: I looked everywhere for Replacement Bed Frame Feet and found these online at the Sleep Shop. They are a great price and exactly what I needed. They got here quick too. I am extremely pleased! >> Read all product reviews [] | How much does shipping cost? When you see the following image below on a product page, it means the cost of ground shipping is included in the price of the item within the contiguous United States*.
Please note: Shipping is only included if you keep the items you order. If you decide to return the item/items, the cost we incurred to ship an item to you is not refundable. Please see our return policy for more information. Do you ship out of the USA? Sorry, we do not ship out of the USA at this time. How do you ship your products? We now use UPS and the postal service for all our ground shipping and express shipping. How long does it take? Please allow 2 - 3 business days for us to process your order. Then it usually takes 2 - 7 business days for shipping to most areas of the USA. Remember, these are estimates. The Sleep Shop will not be held responsible for shipping delays. Will I have to be home to receive my package? We DO NOT require a signature for most packages. Usually, the delivery driver will leave the package on a front porch, by the garage, etc. If the driver does not feel safe leaving the package at your residence, he may choose not to leave the package.
This is beyond our control. If you would prefer that we require a signature for your order, please indicate this at checkout. If you want us to require a signature, this means you will have to be available to sign for your package. Can I have my order expedited? For an additional charge, you may opt for Overnight, 2 Day, or 3 Day services. To get an estimate for these services, first add the item to the shopping cart. Don't worry, you can always remove the item later. Below the shopping cart contents, click on the link for "Estimated Shipping Charges." Enter your City, State, and Zip Code to get the cost of express shipping options. How will I know when to expect my order? Within 2 - 3 days after we receive your order, you will receive an email with tracking information. Please feel free to call us at 1-800-905-6252 if you have any special requests or concerns. 9:30am - 5:30 pm EST. What if there is a problem with my order or I am missing pieces? Please call us at 1-800-905-6252 within 15 days of the receipt of your order and we will gladly help you with replacement parts.
Do you ship mattresses? No, we do not ship our mattresses out of our local delivery area in Western NC. We only sell mattresses to customers who can come in to one of our stores and "test drive" them. We believe it is very important to test a mattress before you buy. There are other products shown on this website that are available to our local customers in Western NC that we do not ship out of our local area. If an item can be shipped, it will be indicated on the product information page. If an item cannot be shipped, it will also be indicated on the product information page. *Contiguous US means the lower 48 states. Additional shipping charges will apply to orders shipped to Alaska or Hawaii. We are sorry, but we cannot ship out of the United States. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-905-6252. Monday through Saturday, 9:30am to 5:30 pm EST. Why don't you accept returns on bed frames, bed rails and bed supports?Bed frames, bed rails, and bed supports are very large, bulky items that are extremely costly to ship.
Due to their size, shipments of bed frames and bed rails are always subject to oversize charges, making the shipping costs even greater. It is very expensive for us to ship to you and expensive for you to ship back to us. Because we are a small company (only five full-time employees), we cannot absorb all those costs. For these reasons, we do not allow returns or exchanges on our large, bulky items. Once an item has shipped, your order cannot be cancelled or returned or exchanged. Please do not refuse an item when you receive the package to try to return the item. We will NOT accept it back and we will not issue a refund. The main reason customers want to return an item is because of accidentally ordering the wrong size. It is really important to measure your bed. This is especially important for California King and regular King size. You may think you have the biggest bed in the world, but California King is not bigger than the regular king; See all the bed sizes. Because of your return policy, it seemsas if your company doesn't stand behind your products.
We completely stand behind our products and we promises our bed frames and bed rails will be as described on our website. Unfornately, we cannot promise that one of our products will work for or with with your specific headboard, bed, etc. There are too many different types of beds for us to make that kind of guarantee. However, if you've read ALL the information we've provided, used our hook templates, etc., you can feel absolutely sure that our bed frames and bed rails will work with your bed. If you receive an item that is damaged in shipping or otherwise defective, of course, we'll help you with this issue. We'll promptly send replacement parts or whole new item if necessary at no cost to you. If you've received a damaged or defective item, please call us as soon as possible at 1-800-905-6252 during our normal business ours. 9:30am - 5:30pm EST, Monday through Saturday. What if I'm not sure about a product? We understand that some of our products are complicated.