My old platform bed broke after 10+ years so I bought this one at . It shipped early and I received it before the estimated arrival date. It comes in a huge box and is very well packaged with another big box inside. Unless you are in good shape (as in you regularly lift weights) , Id recommend you get help moving the box around. Unpacking the box is easy, most of the parts are labeled and you get a well diagrammed instructions sheet. The instructions are laid out in a 1/2/3/4/5 step by step type format. I had no problems following along and finding the right parts to fit together. The only problem I had (and it was my fault) was figuring out how the corner foot posts were supposed to be oriented so the side rails and foot rail could be screwed on. And all it takes is one hex tool that is included . You also get some extra parts just in case. It took me about an hour and a half and I was going slow. I had no issues with misaligned screw holes or missing parts.
I really like how much sturdier this bed is than my old bed. There is a middle metal rail with 3 metal posts and an extra middle side post on each side rail (the part of the rail contacting the slats have a rubber strip) The foot and headboard posts are sturdy and thick. The slats Velcro on to the bed so they do not slide. There are two tacky strips on the slats, one near the headboard and the other one near the foot. I put my foam mattress back on and lay on it for a restlol. The bed does not make any noise at all when I move around, no squeaks or slat noise. works great.
Good , sturdy bed at a great price
My old platform bed broke after 10+ years so I bought this one at . It shipped early and I received it before the estimated arrival date. It comes in a huge box and is very well packaged with another big box inside. Unless you are in good shape (as in you regularly lift weights) , Id recommend you get help moving the box around. Unpacking the box is easy, most of the parts are labeled and you get a well diagrammed instructions sheet. The instructions are laid out in a 1/2/3/4/5 step by step type format. I had no problems following along and finding the right parts to fit together. The only problem I had (and it was my fault) was figuring out how the corner foot posts were supposed to be oriented so the side rails and foot rail could be screwed on. And all it takes is one hex tool that is included . You also get some extra parts just in case. It took me about an hour and a half and I was going slow. I had no issues with misaligned screw holes or missing parts. I really like how much sturdier this bed is than my old bed. There is a middle metal rail with 3 metal posts and an extra middle side post on each side rail (the part of the rail contacting the slats have a rubber strip) The foot and headboard posts are sturdy and thick. The slats Velcro on to the bed so they do not slide. There are two tacky strips on the slats, one near the headboard and the other one near the foot. I put my foam mattress back on and lay on it for a restlol. The bed does not make any noise at all when I move around, no squeaks or slat noise. works great.