My husband and I put this bunk bed together. With the help of other reviews of this bunk bed, we got the assembly right the first time. They were right in saying that the bunk bed directions needed clarification. Other than that, the bunk bed is sturdy and perfect for my kids.
Purchased these for our second guest room. Took about 2.5 hours to put together but worth it considering the price and free shipping. Very sturdy, looks great. We are very pleased.
This bed is a good value and when put together is sturdy enough to handle my rambunctious boys, but its a bugger to put together.
My only advice is to read every review posted with tips on assembly and set aside a minimum of two hours to assemble. You really need two people to put this together and BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE ANYTHING make absolutely certain you have each of the support bars in the exact right place with aligned holes for the ladder. If you dont youll either have to take the entire bed apart at the last step (which is nearly impossible and will set you back an hour) or drill holes into the frame to attach the ladder, which is a huge pain in the butt but easier than taking the bed apart.
One more tip, get a long metal bar to help put the plastic clips into place, theyre almost impossible to install by hand and this step is very painful.
If youre struggling with both space and quality, this is the item for you. I was not in a position to spend a $1000 on a bunk bed, and the bunk bed I bought before this one broke repeatedly. So, I really wanted a sturdy bed for my kids. The clearance between the bottom and the top is spacious, and therefore really opens up the room. It looks really good. It takes some back work to put this thing together, but once in a rhythm, you hardly notice it. At first the little plastic pieces that keep the bars that support the mattress in place were really frustrating, but once I got a few down in practice, no problem. I wish that the ladder was a little more accessible than it is considering the rails are so high on the top, but that is my only complaint. This bed does not make a sound and is as sturdy as a rock. I looked long and hard for a decent bunk bed, and I am very, very pleased. What you see is what you get in the finished product. This is a good, pleasing buy!
The reviews for this bed were 100% accurate. Its an excellent buy for the money, and is strong and durable. Its also a pain in the butt to put together (but really, who cares in the grand scheme of things). Since this bed was purchased for 20/somethings, we didnt put on the side rails, so that is an option if you dont want them on, its the last step.
After reading the reviews and taking notes on how to avoid the Step 3 Mistake, I carefully followed the otherwise clear instructions and got the bed put together curse/free in under 3 hours / I did have to enlist the help of my husband when it came to popping those blasted little plastic tabs into the crossbars, which he didnt have much trouble doing. He wondered if those who said they did have trouble were trying to push them straight in or one side at a time like he was. We also put the top crossbar/slats section together before attaching it to the frame, so maybe that made it easier. Anyway, the plastic tabs definitely make the slats feel nice and secure.
Heres the rundown: (items marked with * are reasons for the 4/5 star rating)
About the construction:
/Okay, first the packaging. Couldnt have been happier. Nothing was bent, scratched, or misshapen. The packing was nice and padded and tight. None of the metal pieces rubbed against other metal. While it might seem a little wasteful, each of the 44 metal slats was in its own individual plastic sleeve, so none of them were marred at all. I didnt think to check, but the sleeves felt like recycled plastic. Im not sure if you know what I mean, but there you have it. Come to think of it, the cardboard for the O parts may have been recycled, too. Pretty sure the rest of the packaging wasnt, though.
/One of the holes in one of the end posts (A or D) must have been slightly off, as one of the assembled [head or foot] pieces (step 2) wasnt quite straight after I assembled it. This didnt make a difference after the bed was completely put together, though.
/*The ladder could be a little better constructed. The horizontal metal pieces that attach to the top bunk arent exactly flush with the edge of the crossbar it attaches to. If you have the right dremel attachment, you can widen the screwhole a little bit and push the ladder inward as you tighten the bolts. Otherwise, you may have a tiny bit (like, a cm) of a sharpish edge sticking out at the top of the ladder, either from the rectangular horizontal piece or from the top of the hollow tube. (Kind of hard to explain.. sorry!) Not a huge deal, and pretty easily fixable. Also, if you change your mind about where to put the ladder, its really easy to move.
/*The posts are definitely not as flush as the picture would have you believe. No surprise, of course. It would be nice, though, if there were some kind of sleeve that slipped over the tubes where they connect, kind of like a curtain rod..if that makes sense.
About the finished product:
/The extra little legs in the center of the bottom crossbars are nice and make the bed feel extra sturdy.
/The ladder might take some getting used to. While the design does make it more compact since you dont have a ladder sticking out diagonally and taking up 2 or 3 feet of extra space, it is a little trickier to climb up a perfectly vertical ladder, at least for a 7/year old. The inclination is to lean back as you climb, which would loosen the joints and eventually make the bed wobbly. Im sure well get the hang of it, though.
/It really does seem sturdy. There is very little jostling on either bunk when someone gets on or off the other one, as tested by myself (115lb on top bunk) and my husband (170lb on bottom bunk). Just remember to check and tighten the bolts periodically.
/Another reviewer mentioned the height, saying its taller than most bunks. This almost turned me away, as I was nervous enough having my rambunctious 7/year old boy on a top bunk. I was relieved to find that this isnt actually the case / its the bottom bunk that is a bit lower than usual. As the other reviewer also mentioned, this gives you plenty of headroom on the bottom bunk, which is true. Unless youre freakishly tall, any adult could sit comfortably on the bottom bunk (which could be important for bedtime reading and storytime). The top bunk almost seems lower than normal..Im 53 and I can almost see over it.
/I think someone mentioned the mattress size. We used two regular twin mattresses, and with bedding on them, they fit perfectly. A naked mattress would have space on the sides, but I think its meant to allow for comforters and such. If you dont use fluffy bedding, you can always fill in the space with stuffed animals!
All in all, Im happy with my purchase, and Id recommend it to someone who is looking for a sturdy bunkbed and doesnt want to settle for the cheap one that goes by many names but gives itself away with the same photo everywhere you see it...here on or at the Big Stores. If youve been shopping around for bunkbeds, you know what Im talking about.
The whole unit is very sturdy. It came in quite a few pieces, but was not too difficult to assemble. The only thing I would change if I were designing it, would be the rail on the end. There should be a gap in the rail where the ladder meets the loft level. That would be easier to climb into, instead of having to climb over the rail. Nice unit overall though!
just set up the bunk yesterday with a buddy and we were able to assemble it in about 2.5 hrs with no problems while following some of the advise mentioned in previous reviews (focusing on the cross bar H). The bunk is pretty solid but it does wiggle with heavy movements side to side, but feels perfectly sturdy and safe. I imagine any metal framed bunk bed wiggles. I am 58 and the bottom bunk has perfect amount of head/space. I can sit up straight and not worry about my head hitting the top bunk. overall, pretty happy with the bunk. on a side note: getting the slats into each cross bar was a little difficult but unscrewing one sides cross bar allowed me to fit each slat into its place and then was able to rescrew it back easily. secondly, we decided to not place the gray plastic squares into each placement above every slat because it was incredibly difficult to put them each in (and there were like 100s of them) and putting them in is unnecessary (the plastic locks in between each slat does the job fine, and additionally, the mattress on top of the slats). finally, my 61 roommate sleeps fine on the top bunk
This is a strong and durable bed. As an adult I am very comfortable that the bed will hold me as I sleep on the top. The directions were not always the most clear and I took apart and re/put together a few pieces, but no it is together and I love it.
I wanted to get two beds for a small space and this accomplished that. Its not a bad buy for the price but I wished it was a bit more sturdy. When climbing up you feel like the bed MAY tip over and Im 115 lbs. I would recomend getting a twin over full for more base sturdiness.
Reviews
Great bunkbed, not so great directions.
My husband and I put this bunk bed together. With the help of other reviews of this bunk bed, we got the assembly right the first time. They were right in saying that the bunk bed directions needed clarification. Other than that, the bunk bed is sturdy and perfect for my kids.
Excellent value, very sturdy
Purchased these for our second guest room. Took about 2.5 hours to put together but worth it considering the price and free shipping. Very sturdy, looks great. We are very pleased.
A bugger to put together
This bed is a good value and when put together is sturdy enough to handle my rambunctious boys, but its a bugger to put together. My only advice is to read every review posted with tips on assembly and set aside a minimum of two hours to assemble. You really need two people to put this together and BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE ANYTHING make absolutely certain you have each of the support bars in the exact right place with aligned holes for the ladder. If you dont youll either have to take the entire bed apart at the last step (which is nearly impossible and will set you back an hour) or drill holes into the frame to attach the ladder, which is a huge pain in the butt but easier than taking the bed apart. One more tip, get a long metal bar to help put the plastic clips into place, theyre almost impossible to install by hand and this step is very painful.
This is an excellent bed!
If youre struggling with both space and quality, this is the item for you. I was not in a position to spend a $1000 on a bunk bed, and the bunk bed I bought before this one broke repeatedly. So, I really wanted a sturdy bed for my kids. The clearance between the bottom and the top is spacious, and therefore really opens up the room. It looks really good. It takes some back work to put this thing together, but once in a rhythm, you hardly notice it. At first the little plastic pieces that keep the bars that support the mattress in place were really frustrating, but once I got a few down in practice, no problem. I wish that the ladder was a little more accessible than it is considering the rails are so high on the top, but that is my only complaint. This bed does not make a sound and is as sturdy as a rock. I looked long and hard for a decent bunk bed, and I am very, very pleased. What you see is what you get in the finished product. This is a good, pleasing buy!
Listen to the reviews
The reviews for this bed were 100% accurate. Its an excellent buy for the money, and is strong and durable. Its also a pain in the butt to put together (but really, who cares in the grand scheme of things). Since this bed was purchased for 20/somethings, we didnt put on the side rails, so that is an option if you dont want them on, its the last step.
So far, so good!
After reading the reviews and taking notes on how to avoid the Step 3 Mistake, I carefully followed the otherwise clear instructions and got the bed put together curse/free in under 3 hours / I did have to enlist the help of my husband when it came to popping those blasted little plastic tabs into the crossbars, which he didnt have much trouble doing. He wondered if those who said they did have trouble were trying to push them straight in or one side at a time like he was. We also put the top crossbar/slats section together before attaching it to the frame, so maybe that made it easier. Anyway, the plastic tabs definitely make the slats feel nice and secure. Heres the rundown: (items marked with * are reasons for the 4/5 star rating) About the construction: /Okay, first the packaging. Couldnt have been happier. Nothing was bent, scratched, or misshapen. The packing was nice and padded and tight. None of the metal pieces rubbed against other metal. While it might seem a little wasteful, each of the 44 metal slats was in its own individual plastic sleeve, so none of them were marred at all. I didnt think to check, but the sleeves felt like recycled plastic. Im not sure if you know what I mean, but there you have it. Come to think of it, the cardboard for the O parts may have been recycled, too. Pretty sure the rest of the packaging wasnt, though. /One of the holes in one of the end posts (A or D) must have been slightly off, as one of the assembled [head or foot] pieces (step 2) wasnt quite straight after I assembled it. This didnt make a difference after the bed was completely put together, though. /*The ladder could be a little better constructed. The horizontal metal pieces that attach to the top bunk arent exactly flush with the edge of the crossbar it attaches to. If you have the right dremel attachment, you can widen the screwhole a little bit and push the ladder inward as you tighten the bolts. Otherwise, you may have a tiny bit (like, a cm) of a sharpish edge sticking out at the top of the ladder, either from the rectangular horizontal piece or from the top of the hollow tube. (Kind of hard to explain.. sorry!) Not a huge deal, and pretty easily fixable. Also, if you change your mind about where to put the ladder, its really easy to move. /*The posts are definitely not as flush as the picture would have you believe. No surprise, of course. It would be nice, though, if there were some kind of sleeve that slipped over the tubes where they connect, kind of like a curtain rod..if that makes sense. About the finished product: /The extra little legs in the center of the bottom crossbars are nice and make the bed feel extra sturdy. /The ladder might take some getting used to. While the design does make it more compact since you dont have a ladder sticking out diagonally and taking up 2 or 3 feet of extra space, it is a little trickier to climb up a perfectly vertical ladder, at least for a 7/year old. The inclination is to lean back as you climb, which would loosen the joints and eventually make the bed wobbly. Im sure well get the hang of it, though. /It really does seem sturdy. There is very little jostling on either bunk when someone gets on or off the other one, as tested by myself (115lb on top bunk) and my husband (170lb on bottom bunk). Just remember to check and tighten the bolts periodically. /Another reviewer mentioned the height, saying its taller than most bunks. This almost turned me away, as I was nervous enough having my rambunctious 7/year old boy on a top bunk. I was relieved to find that this isnt actually the case / its the bottom bunk that is a bit lower than usual. As the other reviewer also mentioned, this gives you plenty of headroom on the bottom bunk, which is true. Unless youre freakishly tall, any adult could sit comfortably on the bottom bunk (which could be important for bedtime reading and storytime). The top bunk almost seems lower than normal..Im 53 and I can almost see over it. /I think someone mentioned the mattress size. We used two regular twin mattresses, and with bedding on them, they fit perfectly. A naked mattress would have space on the sides, but I think its meant to allow for comforters and such. If you dont use fluffy bedding, you can always fill in the space with stuffed animals! All in all, Im happy with my purchase, and Id recommend it to someone who is looking for a sturdy bunkbed and doesnt want to settle for the cheap one that goes by many names but gives itself away with the same photo everywhere you see it...here on or at the Big Stores. If youve been shopping around for bunkbeds, you know what Im talking about.
No complaints
The whole unit is very sturdy. It came in quite a few pieces, but was not too difficult to assemble. The only thing I would change if I were designing it, would be the rail on the end. There should be a gap in the rail where the ladder meets the loft level. That would be easier to climb into, instead of having to climb over the rail. Nice unit overall though!
well priced metal bunk
just set up the bunk yesterday with a buddy and we were able to assemble it in about 2.5 hrs with no problems while following some of the advise mentioned in previous reviews (focusing on the cross bar H). The bunk is pretty solid but it does wiggle with heavy movements side to side, but feels perfectly sturdy and safe. I imagine any metal framed bunk bed wiggles. I am 58 and the bottom bunk has perfect amount of head/space. I can sit up straight and not worry about my head hitting the top bunk. overall, pretty happy with the bunk. on a side note: getting the slats into each cross bar was a little difficult but unscrewing one sides cross bar allowed me to fit each slat into its place and then was able to rescrew it back easily. secondly, we decided to not place the gray plastic squares into each placement above every slat because it was incredibly difficult to put them each in (and there were like 100s of them) and putting them in is unnecessary (the plastic locks in between each slat does the job fine, and additionally, the mattress on top of the slats). finally, my 61 roommate sleeps fine on the top bunk
Great bed for small spaces
This is a strong and durable bed. As an adult I am very comfortable that the bed will hold me as I sleep on the top. The directions were not always the most clear and I took apart and re/put together a few pieces, but no it is together and I love it.
GOOD but not Great
I wanted to get two beds for a small space and this accomplished that. Its not a bad buy for the price but I wished it was a bit more sturdy. When climbing up you feel like the bed MAY tip over and Im 115 lbs. I would recomend getting a twin over full for more base sturdiness.
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