Outstanding function for the money! It seems to me that most of the negative reviews could be prevented. I put this unit together with no problems and no modifications or reinforcements. Here are some tips that might help in considering the purchase of this bed platform as well as guidance regarding methods of assembly:
- DONT buy this unit if you do not have experience putting furniture together
- DONT use power tools to assemble (try to use only the tools provided and your fingers)
- DONT overtighten or overdrive hardware parts into wood pieces (stop when it is snug)
- DONT tighten hardware all the way in all steps (leave some wiggle room and finish tightening at the very end)
- DO take your time to assemble (If I raced to get this done in 2 hours I probably would have had problems; instead I took my time and spent almost 4 hours to finish it)
- DO have another person help you move and shift the large platform into place as it nears completion
- DO assemble the platform in the same room where it will be used (avoid carrying it from room to room)
Great Value!
Outstanding function for the money! It seems to me that most of the negative reviews could be prevented. I put this unit together with no problems and no modifications or reinforcements. Here are some tips that might help in considering the purchase of this bed platform as well as guidance regarding methods of assembly: - DONT buy this unit if you do not have experience putting furniture together - DONT use power tools to assemble (try to use only the tools provided and your fingers) - DONT overtighten or overdrive hardware parts into wood pieces (stop when it is snug) - DONT tighten hardware all the way in all steps (leave some wiggle room and finish tightening at the very end) - DO take your time to assemble (If I raced to get this done in 2 hours I probably would have had problems; instead I took my time and spent almost 4 hours to finish it) - DO have another person help you move and shift the large platform into place as it nears completion - DO assemble the platform in the same room where it will be used (avoid carrying it from room to room)