This is a good bunk bed but I am amazed at some of the reviews that I read here:
-This is NOT that easy to assemble. The hieroglyphic instructions made my eyes cross. Once I did the first bed the second was easier but I strongly recommend the company make an assembly video. You can do it but it took me all day to get it done and I am fairly handy although no carpenter. Getting the wood slats into the top and bottom side rails was tricky. I suggest you do it vertically instead of across the floor. put the first piece down on the floor and insert the slats down into it. Then lower the second piece DOWN onto the slats from left to right at an angle, one at a time. Getting the heavy box upstairs with no hand holds was fun.... Be careful!
-400lbs per bed? Maybe but I sure wouldn't. And if you sleep under a 400lb person you are tempting fate. I would limit the top bunk to much less weight. Also the bottom bunk doesn't have enough wood slats across it for support. I plan to go buy some more plywood to strengthen it for my full size futon. Also the manufacturer should have a second lengthwise metal support. Both beds (twin/full) each have one metal bar support that is held by a bracket attached by 4 tiny little screws.
-Some pieces including two of the ladder steps and the long rear top bunk rails, are held only by wooden dowels. They should be bolted.
-The blue paint finish is barely just fair. Blotchy.
It may sound like I hate this bed but I don't. It is still a pretty fair choice and you will probably be happy with it... at least after you get all put together lol.
TO THE PERSON WHO GOT HIT IN THE HEAD when her six year old pulled the top rails out of place: Did you remember to drive the three screws into the vertical support next to the ladder? They are in a triangular pattern but are behind the support and easy to miss.
I would have given it 4 stars if they had an assembly video and better support under the mattresses. 5 stars if they fixed those wood dowels and improved the paint a little bit.
Where do I start.
This is a good bunk bed but I am amazed at some of the reviews that I read here: -This is NOT that easy to assemble. The hieroglyphic instructions made my eyes cross. Once I did the first bed the second was easier but I strongly recommend the company make an assembly video. You can do it but it took me all day to get it done and I am fairly handy although no carpenter. Getting the wood slats into the top and bottom side rails was tricky. I suggest you do it vertically instead of across the floor. put the first piece down on the floor and insert the slats down into it. Then lower the second piece DOWN onto the slats from left to right at an angle, one at a time. Getting the heavy box upstairs with no hand holds was fun.... Be careful! -400lbs per bed? Maybe but I sure wouldn't. And if you sleep under a 400lb person you are tempting fate. I would limit the top bunk to much less weight. Also the bottom bunk doesn't have enough wood slats across it for support. I plan to go buy some more plywood to strengthen it for my full size futon. Also the manufacturer should have a second lengthwise metal support. Both beds (twin/full) each have one metal bar support that is held by a bracket attached by 4 tiny little screws. -Some pieces including two of the ladder steps and the long rear top bunk rails, are held only by wooden dowels. They should be bolted. -The blue paint finish is barely just fair. Blotchy. It may sound like I hate this bed but I don't. It is still a pretty fair choice and you will probably be happy with it... at least after you get all put together lol. TO THE PERSON WHO GOT HIT IN THE HEAD when her six year old pulled the top rails out of place: Did you remember to drive the three screws into the vertical support next to the ladder? They are in a triangular pattern but are behind the support and easy to miss. I would have given it 4 stars if they had an assembly video and better support under the mattresses. 5 stars if they fixed those wood dowels and improved the paint a little bit.