There are several ways how to assemble a bed

The bed is one of the simplest furniture options. But it is also sold in disassembled form. If there is no free time, then you should contact the assemblers. And you can handle yourself, relying on instructions. What models exist and how to assemble the bed, we will consider in more detail.

Basic Classifications

Of course, the first of them - according to the age of the owner:

• Children (for newborns and children up to 10-12 years). Can be one- and two-story.
• Teenager.
• Adults.

Adults are classified by size:

• One-Bedroom. The width of such furniture is up to 1000 mm, length is 2000 mm.
• Litters. Width in the range from 1100 to 1500 mm, length 2000 mm.
• Double beds. The width is 1600-2000 mm, the length is 2000 mm.

Classification by material

The raw material base used in production must meet the principles of reliability and environmental friendliness. After all, it is in a dream that the human body is restored, gaining strength. Most often in the production of beds use:

• The array. Such designs are longevous and environmentally friendly.
• Metal. Like the first option, it will serve its owner for a long time.
• Particleboard, LDS. These beds do not have a long service life and eventually start to creak. The main weakness is the mounting holes. Under load, they are deformed.

The assortment of furniture offered by the modern market makes it easy to choose the required model.

Design features

To understand how to assemble the bed, you should consider the design characteristic of most species. Typically, modern sleep furniture consists of two main parts:

• The frame, which can be made on legs or on the podium.
• Frames. There are wooden or metal, and across their length are attached slats.

Many beds are equipped with additional lifting mechanisms of a manual or automatic mode of operation. And given that this type of furniture occupies a large enough space, designers are trying to give it functionality. For example, arrangement in the podium of a place for storing bed linen. Another interesting constructive solution is a raised bed-wardrobe. She plays the role of a built-in wardrobe during the day, and at night is a full bed. Let us now consider the stages of installation of the main species.

General moments before assembly

After the bed is delivered home, it should be unpacked and moved to the room where it will stand. Check according to the documentation of the completeness of all components, as well as the lack of marriage.

Prepare a tool: a screwdriver (screwdriver with a cue set), a reversible wrench, a hammer. Before you assemble the bed, the instruction should be studied by you. It will allow you to determine the stages of assembly, which will shorten the later spent strength, time, emotions.

How to collect a baby bed for a newborn?

In anticipation of the child, future parents are eager to do everything themselves. The building of a bed is usually carried out after the miracle-birth. You should consider the option of mounting a model with a pendulum mechanism and a box under the laundry.

There are several main stages:

1. Assembly of the crib itself. The sides of the headboard and foot are fixed to the box itself, on which the mattress will fit. Further, the rear and front guards are installed. It is necessary to fix the guides for the second level of the bed.
2. Assembling the base of the pendulum mechanism and the case under the box. For him, the kit includes several bars (the number depends on the model chosen), sidewalls, support bars, thrust bearings, the pendulum mechanism itself. Fixation is made with the help of Euro screws. The bars are attached to the sidewalls. On the lower part are mounted plastic thrusts. The supporting side of the pendulum is attached to the front side of the sidewall.
3. Assembling the box under the laundry. The perimeter of the sidewalls is mounted with Euro screws, a sheet of fiberboard is fixed to the bottom part with nails, a pen is installed. The guide mechanism is often already fixed in the factory or underneath the technological holes are drilled. So the installation and fixing will not cause difficulties.
4. Mounting of the pendulum mechanism. To begin with, this element is attached to the support bars, then fixed in the bushings of the nut on the legs of the crib.
5. The last step is to install the guide screws into the enclosure, insert the stop elements into the holes of the support bars. The box is placed in the supporting structure. The mattress is covered.

Recently, a new kind of baby cots for newborns appeared in the form of an arena. Such devices differ mobility, light weight. Since it is not more difficult to assemble a riding-bed than laying out a stroller or umbrella, we will consider this process superficially. As a rule, such furniture is sold in a package-cover and consists of an aluminum collapsible frame, fabric or mesh sides and a mattress. The main stage is in the stretched position of the fabric sidewalls to fix the frame with special clamps and install a mattress. There are separate models with additional cradles for babies up to 3 months. They are fastened with clips to the upper rungs of the arena.

We figured out how to assemble a bed for a newborn, and the principle of assembling teenage and standard children's models can be combined with an assembly of adults. The principle of operation will not be very different.

How to assemble the lifting bed?

There are several stages of work:

1. There is a foundation. For the beginning fastening and supporting corners are fastened to the ends of the side walls (king), then the legs are attached. Then you need to tighten the perimeter of the podium of the bed. It is important to observe the right angle and check the level with respect to the floor. If necessary, adjust with the feet.
2. Screw the lifting gear to the side fenders.
3. Set the bottom of the bed. It, as a rule, consists of two parts. Installation starts from the headboard. Then the central king is mounted and only then the second part of the bottom. On the central sidewall, screw in the middle a corner for the orthopedic frame.
4. The next step is to install the frame and attach to the left and right lifting mechanism. The lifting is carried out and the position is checked.
5. Installation of gas shock absorbers. Before installing them, you should check the power claimed for the equipment in the instruction: are they suitable for such dimensions of furniture and the weight of the orthopedic mattress. For the installation, the specially provided nuts and washers on the lifting mechanism are loosened and the gas shock absorbers are installed with the cylinder upwards. Fasten with the same nuts. Check the operation several times, lifting and lowering the orthopedic frame.
6. At the end of the installation, a mattress lock is installed in the headboard, and at the other end is a handle in the form of a loop to raise the frame.

Apparently, to assemble a bed with a mechanism will not make any special difficulties. It is important to strictly follow the instructions.

A little about lifting mechanisms

There are three main types of such accessories:

• Manual in the form of loops. They are distinguished by low price, simplicity and durability. The disadvantages are tangible efforts at lifting.
• On coil springs. A low price, less effort is applied when lifting, some of which take on springs. The shortcomings include a short life, however, repair is simple and inexpensive.
• Gas. The price is much higher than for other types of mechanisms, but the bed is lifted by a slight movement of the hand. The main feature is to correctly select the required mechanism. If the parameters are too low, it will quickly fail.

An interesting constructive solution for small rooms is an elevator bed in the form of a cabinet. It can be either a stand alone or one of the segments of the built-in furniture. Installation of such a structure is easy to perform, just as you can assemble a bed lifting mechanism. Useful functionality of such furniture is undeniable.

Recommendations for selection

Numerous manufacturers offer a wide range for buyers. Experts recommend choosing furniture from the array or metal. The service life of these beds will be significantly higher than that of products from chipboard and chipboard. Also, you should pay attention to the orthopedic frame, the more quality the racks and the more their number, the more comfortable will be the position of the sleeping person. Before you finally decide on a choice, it's worth trying in practice the comfort of furniture.

Conclusion

How to assemble a bed - with the help of specialists or independently, is decided individually. Everything depends on many factors (time, finances, etc.). If exactly follow the instructions, then perform a quality installation can even layman.