First off, this bed is a great value. I needed something to go in the guest room of my new house, but as a new homeowner I needed it to be inexpensive. This fit the bill nicely. It has the highest weight limit, both top and bottom bunk, that I could find in any similar frame and was the least expensive of those weight options.
Second, you will definitely want another person to help with assembly. There are A LOT of pieces and the first few would be difficult to put together without someone stabilizing them. Also make sure you double check which direction each piece should be facing. I made that mistake and had to take 3 pieces out after discovering it. Fortunately it did not require full disassembly to correct my mistake, but it was annoying nonetheless.
Third, the directions will tell you to put all the support rods for under the mattresses on first and then install the plastic stabilizer pieces afterwards. DO NOT DO THIS. As you install the rods, put in the plastic stabilizers. Youll thank yourself later. I also recommend using a rolling chair for installing the rods on the bottom bunk. Your back will thank you immediately.
After this was fully assembled I am very impressed with just how strong this bed frame really is. I had a similar bed as a teen and even when everything was new and the screws were tight it creaked and groaned. This new one I just assembled does no such thing. There is no give or play in any of the connections. Im super impressed. Like it a lot
VERY STURDY
First off, this bed is a great value. I needed something to go in the guest room of my new house, but as a new homeowner I needed it to be inexpensive. This fit the bill nicely. It has the highest weight limit, both top and bottom bunk, that I could find in any similar frame and was the least expensive of those weight options. Second, you will definitely want another person to help with assembly. There are A LOT of pieces and the first few would be difficult to put together without someone stabilizing them. Also make sure you double check which direction each piece should be facing. I made that mistake and had to take 3 pieces out after discovering it. Fortunately it did not require full disassembly to correct my mistake, but it was annoying nonetheless. Third, the directions will tell you to put all the support rods for under the mattresses on first and then install the plastic stabilizer pieces afterwards. DO NOT DO THIS. As you install the rods, put in the plastic stabilizers. Youll thank yourself later. I also recommend using a rolling chair for installing the rods on the bottom bunk. Your back will thank you immediately. After this was fully assembled I am very impressed with just how strong this bed frame really is. I had a similar bed as a teen and even when everything was new and the screws were tight it creaked and groaned. This new one I just assembled does no such thing. There is no give or play in any of the connections. Im super impressed. Like it a lot