When purchasing a bed in a furniture salon, an assembly service is often provided for a fee. But if you wish, you can complete the assembly yourself using the instructions and the tool available at home. It is also advisable to enlist the support of an assistant who will support parts of the structure when bonding. Below we’ll take a closer look at how to assemble a single bed without involving professionals.
In order to understand how the bed is assembled, it is important to consider the design features in detail. Furniture for sleeping has 2 main parts - this is the frame and frame. The frame is made on the podium or legs. As for the frame, it can be made of natural wood, particleboard or metal. This is described in more detail at the end of the article. In the transverse direction the rails are attached. Some models are additionally equipped with hoisting mechanisms operating in manual or automatic mode.
REFERENCE! Given that the bed takes up a lot of free space in the room, manufacturers seek to make it more functional by placing drawers for storing linen in the podium.
By strictly following the instructions and the assembly diagram, you will not have problems, even if you have not done anything similar before.
After the purchased furniture is delivered home, all its elements should be transferred to the room where it will be located, unpacked and checked for the presence of all parts in accordance with the documentation. After that, it is important to carefully read the instructions in order to quickly and efficiently assemble everything without making the slightest mistake. Before starting the assembly, it is also recommended to cover the floor with packing cardboard in order to prevent its contamination or damage during assembly of the structure.
Where to start: essential tools
In furniture stores, an extensive assortment of beds is presented, but with illiterate assembly, even the highest quality model will not be comfortable, which means that you can’t fully relax.
To build a bed you will need the following tools:
- a screwdriver or a set of screwdrivers;
- hexagon;
- special rubber mallet.
First of all, the frame itself is assembled. To this end, the side stops are inserted into the existing fixture. It is advisable to assemble with an assistant who will support the elements for proper fastening without distortions.
REFERENCE! To prevent distortions, a rubber hammer will help, with which you can achieve the full entry of elements into the mount. After that, you can close the lock by securing a hexagon.
How to collect a headboard and tsars
The process of self-assembly of furniture for sleeping should start with the connection of the side walls and the head. Almost all supplied models have corresponding holes for fixing parts. In their absence, you will need to perform them yourself, picking up a drill of the desired diameter.
The tsars are attached to the headboard strictly at right angles. Fixing can be done due to confirmations, Euroscrews and pins. In the event that wooden pins are used, it is important to lubricate all the joints with PVA glue for a more reliable bond. To increase the degree of structural strength, you can additionally purchase bolts for tightening the furniture structure. This will not only reliably attach the sidewalls to each other, but also increase the wear life of the main elements.
After that, the czars are attached to the back.
ATTENTION! If your model of a single bed has legs, then they are attached to the base in the first stage. They are collected separately in accordance with the attached instructions and sealed with confirmations.
Putting the foundation together
After the frame is finally assembled, you can begin to assemble the base of the single bed. To do this, the lamellas or transverse bars are attached to the longitudinal. Depending on the model, the rails can be made of metal, natural massif. They need to be fastened in several places for greater reliability of the design. Fixing is carried out using screws or screws.
The next step is the attachment of longitudinal elements to the bed. Cross bars are inserted into the corresponding recesses. Some models have no grooves, so fastening is done using screws or self-tapping screws. When ready, all the elements are connected into a single whole. The box is installed at the location of the bed. The base is laid on top.
REFERENCE! Fixation of all elements occurs with the help of accessories. Hide the caps allow special plugs.
The final stage of assembling a single bed
A set of furniture for sleeping provides flooring. As a rule, these are individual boards whose elasticity allows them to withstand the maximum load for a fairly long time. Their installation is carried out at the same distance. Upon completion of the assembly, it is recommended to double-check all the fastening points of the body parts and tighten the screws if necessary.
On this, the assembly process can actually be considered completed. All that is required of you is to lay a mattress. It is advisable to give preference to spring models, but if there are problems with the back, you can also purchase orthopedic.
As you can see, the process of assembling a single bed is quite simple. It is only necessary to assemble in accordance with the attached instructions. As a result, you will provide yourself with the most comfortable rest and a good sleep.
By production of beds various materials can be used:
- an array of natural wood species - products are environmentally friendly, safe and durable, but can be of high cost;
- metal is the most durable option that can serve the owner for more than a dozen years;
- Chipboard and chipboard - the most common option, in demand among most buyers. Despite its fragility (quickly enough, such beds begin to creak and swing, deform under the influence of loads, etc.), a bed made of this material has a rather low cost.
Regardless of the type of material selected, it is recommended that you try the furniture in practice before purchasing, so that you are comfortable and comfortable in the future! After all, it is in a dream that the body is resting and gaining strength for the whole next day!
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