Excellent bed! The only two things I did not like much were the fact that it is all made of pinewood and the fact that there are two types of screws that have the same size but different threads (more details later).
In regards to the type of wood used, some select parts could be done with better materials. For instance, the slats and the side rails could be made of a more sturdy wood. Last, if you don't pay a lot of attention during assembly you may damage the half moon bolts that come with the bed. The bolts are made of soft and are not super solid. Furthermore, there are two types of screws that have the same length but two different threads. If you use the wrong screw you will destroy the half moon bolts and have to order more. Last, as the side rails are made of pine, you have to be careful with the amount of pressure you apply on the screws not to split the wood.
All that said, it is a good bed and I would buy it again. Some of the issues can be easily fixed with a bit of work. For instance, the slats can be easily replaced with mdf if you go to your hardware store and ask them to cut new slats for you.
Excellent bed! The only two things I did not ...
Excellent bed! The only two things I did not like much were the fact that it is all made of pinewood and the fact that there are two types of screws that have the same size but different threads (more details later). In regards to the type of wood used, some select parts could be done with better materials. For instance, the slats and the side rails could be made of a more sturdy wood. Last, if you don't pay a lot of attention during assembly you may damage the half moon bolts that come with the bed. The bolts are made of soft and are not super solid. Furthermore, there are two types of screws that have the same length but two different threads. If you use the wrong screw you will destroy the half moon bolts and have to order more. Last, as the side rails are made of pine, you have to be careful with the amount of pressure you apply on the screws not to split the wood. All that said, it is a good bed and I would buy it again. Some of the issues can be easily fixed with a bit of work. For instance, the slats can be easily replaced with mdf if you go to your hardware store and ask them to cut new slats for you.