We had a few problems putting this together
1. The parts were all mislabeled, so we had to take extra time to properly identify and label them according to the instructions.
2. A few screws were missing I dont like dealing with customer service people on the phone, and I dont like waiting for the parts to actually arrive, so we just used some of our own wood screws that we had lying around. One stripped pretty easy, so dont force a screw if it seems caught. Just back it out, and start over.
3. This doesnt bother me, and the smell diminishes over time in a properly ventilated area, BUT it does smell of wood finishing chemicals.
4. The perpendicular bars for the bed rails had pre-drilled holes that were misaligned no matter which way you turned it the rail. Of three drill spots we were able to get two screws into each.
5. The weight limits Ive read for this bed vary from 160 lbs to 250 lbs. Definitely DO NOT go over 160 lbs. unless you buy an extra particle board piece 39 x 74 x 1 - costs about $15 each in the lumber department to go on top of the screwed in bunkie boards. Even then 250 lbs might be pushing the limit.
Pros
1. The bunkie boards provided are actually pretty sturdy. Each board is about 3 wide, and 3/4-1 thick, and they can be screwed into the frame. If you need a bed rail for a toddler though, youll need the extra particle board piece or the bed rail will fall through the holes in the bunkie boards. It is NOT recommended to put anyone younger than 6 years old on the top bunk.
2. It is simple to put together besides the flaws mentioned. With two people one doing most of the work it took about 3 hours to finish.
3. Its light, and easy to move, but sturdy enough for children.
4. The ladder rungs are flat to accommodate the bottoms of feet better. Very smooth though, so be careful wearing socks.
5. Its small, and short, so it would fit into a tight space.
6. It fits a standard size mattress We used a 6 tall twin to allow more head room between the bunks. Theres only about two feet of clearance between the bunks from the top of the mattress.
7. They can be separated later. AWESOME!
8. Plenty of under the bed storage. We keep bed linens in a 56qt. Sterilite container under the bottom bunk.
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We had a few problems putting this together 1. The parts were all mislabeled, so we had to take extra time to properly identify and label them according to the instructions. 2. A few screws were missing I dont like dealing with customer service people on the phone, and I dont like waiting for the parts to actually arrive, so we just used some of our own wood screws that we had lying around. One stripped pretty easy, so dont force a screw if it seems caught. Just back it out, and start over. 3. This doesnt bother me, and the smell diminishes over time in a properly ventilated area, BUT it does smell of wood finishing chemicals. 4. The perpendicular bars for the bed rails had pre-drilled holes that were misaligned no matter which way you turned it the rail. Of three drill spots we were able to get two screws into each. 5. The weight limits Ive read for this bed vary from 160 lbs to 250 lbs. Definitely DO NOT go over 160 lbs. unless you buy an extra particle board piece 39 x 74 x 1 - costs about $15 each in the lumber department to go on top of the screwed in bunkie boards. Even then 250 lbs might be pushing the limit. Pros 1. The bunkie boards provided are actually pretty sturdy. Each board is about 3 wide, and 3/4-1 thick, and they can be screwed into the frame. If you need a bed rail for a toddler though, youll need the extra particle board piece or the bed rail will fall through the holes in the bunkie boards. It is NOT recommended to put anyone younger than 6 years old on the top bunk. 2. It is simple to put together besides the flaws mentioned. With two people one doing most of the work it took about 3 hours to finish. 3. Its light, and easy to move, but sturdy enough for children. 4. The ladder rungs are flat to accommodate the bottoms of feet better. Very smooth though, so be careful wearing socks. 5. Its small, and short, so it would fit into a tight space. 6. It fits a standard size mattress We used a 6 tall twin to allow more head room between the bunks. Theres only about two feet of clearance between the bunks from the top of the mattress. 7. They can be separated later. AWESOME! 8. Plenty of under the bed storage. We keep bed linens in a 56qt. Sterilite container under the bottom bunk.