The pre/tapped holes are impossible to self tap by hand
Having to manually drill out every single self/tapping screw location with a drill bit slightly smaller than the screw just to have a shot at installing this bed was the most time/consuming, wood dust/producing, and disappointing experience Ive ever had. Make sure to have a Drill on hand, as I only had an impact driver, which would completely destroy the top of the screws. The boards that the mattress were half bowed, and the amount of room you have to screw the boards in makes it incredibly frustrating.
But after hours and hours of tedious work, the bed frame is incredibly aesthetically pleasing, sturdy, and it allows for plenty of under/the/bed storage. I am 61 so I dont use the latter, I just jump in, which allows me to have 3 dresser drawers along the long side of the bed. Overall I would say get this bed if it fits your needs and you are looking for a cheaper alternative to some other loft beds. But keep a drill on hand, and dont attempt to use an impact driver to screw anything in.
The pre/tapped holes are impossible to self tap by hand
Having to manually drill out every single self/tapping screw location with a drill bit slightly smaller than the screw just to have a shot at installing this bed was the most time/consuming, wood dust/producing, and disappointing experience Ive ever had. Make sure to have a Drill on hand, as I only had an impact driver, which would completely destroy the top of the screws. The boards that the mattress were half bowed, and the amount of room you have to screw the boards in makes it incredibly frustrating. But after hours and hours of tedious work, the bed frame is incredibly aesthetically pleasing, sturdy, and it allows for plenty of under/the/bed storage. I am 61 so I dont use the latter, I just jump in, which allows me to have 3 dresser drawers along the long side of the bed. Overall I would say get this bed if it fits your needs and you are looking for a cheaper alternative to some other loft beds. But keep a drill on hand, and dont attempt to use an impact driver to screw anything in.