I bought this bed for my daughter and almost didnt after reading some of the negative reviews. Let me start by saying that, once assembled, the bed feels sturdy and high quality. I have had no issues since assembling the bed related to quality.
Now on to the actual information.
Like other reviewers, we did have parts of the bed which came in the package dented and paint chipped. When we noticed the damage on the initial piece, we began inspecting other pieces in earnest, but only found a single piece damaged. Since we had to clear out my daughters old bed to make room for this one, my daughter was without a bed and the damage wasnt significant enough to cause us concern, so we continued construction.
The instructions come in a small packet that makes the bed assembly look deceptively simple. Do not make mine and my wifes mistake. We encountered multiple issues with the fit of certain elements and, at least once, disassembled a piece we had assembled per the instructions in order to get a piece to fit properly before tightening the screws back down. Assembly took us approximately 4.5 hours.
Make sure you measure your space, as well. We made a decision early on for where her bed would be and, since we had a queen size bed and frame there previously with headboard and footboard, it was our assumption (you know what they say about those) that it would fit. It didnt. The page says the assembled length is a little more than 80 inches, but, in fact, by my measurements, the product dimension of 92.5 may be the accurate dimension.
I would also recommend a good power drill and a comfortable screw/driver with allen bits. The included allen wrench is sufficient, but there is an incredible amount of screwing on the pieces, sometimes in tight spaces (depending on your workspace) and your wrist is likely to get tired. The pre/drilled holes on the stairs also did not match when it came to the hinges, so we had to drill our own.
Once assembled, though, this is a heavy and sturdy piece of furniture. I ascended to lay in the bed. The mattress and I came to more than the maximum load of 200lbs, but I never felt unsafe. I have no doubt that this bed will withstand the slumber parties, fort making, jumping, and imagination play of my children. For that, it deserves 4 stars. I deducted only for the misfits, small damage, and incorrect measurements on the page. Its a fantastic price.
Good bed; measurements on page incorrect.
I bought this bed for my daughter and almost didnt after reading some of the negative reviews. Let me start by saying that, once assembled, the bed feels sturdy and high quality. I have had no issues since assembling the bed related to quality. Now on to the actual information. Like other reviewers, we did have parts of the bed which came in the package dented and paint chipped. When we noticed the damage on the initial piece, we began inspecting other pieces in earnest, but only found a single piece damaged. Since we had to clear out my daughters old bed to make room for this one, my daughter was without a bed and the damage wasnt significant enough to cause us concern, so we continued construction. The instructions come in a small packet that makes the bed assembly look deceptively simple. Do not make mine and my wifes mistake. We encountered multiple issues with the fit of certain elements and, at least once, disassembled a piece we had assembled per the instructions in order to get a piece to fit properly before tightening the screws back down. Assembly took us approximately 4.5 hours. Make sure you measure your space, as well. We made a decision early on for where her bed would be and, since we had a queen size bed and frame there previously with headboard and footboard, it was our assumption (you know what they say about those) that it would fit. It didnt. The page says the assembled length is a little more than 80 inches, but, in fact, by my measurements, the product dimension of 92.5 may be the accurate dimension. I would also recommend a good power drill and a comfortable screw/driver with allen bits. The included allen wrench is sufficient, but there is an incredible amount of screwing on the pieces, sometimes in tight spaces (depending on your workspace) and your wrist is likely to get tired. The pre/drilled holes on the stairs also did not match when it came to the hinges, so we had to drill our own. Once assembled, though, this is a heavy and sturdy piece of furniture. I ascended to lay in the bed. The mattress and I came to more than the maximum load of 200lbs, but I never felt unsafe. I have no doubt that this bed will withstand the slumber parties, fort making, jumping, and imagination play of my children. For that, it deserves 4 stars. I deducted only for the misfits, small damage, and incorrect measurements on the page. Its a fantastic price.