A bed is one of the simplest furniture options. But it is also sold disassembled. If there is no free time, then you should contact the collectors. And you can do it yourself by relying on the instructions. What models exist and how to assemble a bed, we will consider in more detail.
Main classifications
Of course, the first one is based on the age of the owner:
- Children (for infants and children up to 10-12 years old). They can be one- and two-story.
- Teenage
- Adults
Adults are classified by size:
- Single beds. The width of such furniture is up to 1000 mm, length 2000 mm.
- One and a half. Width in the range from 1100 to 1500 mm, length 2000 mm.
- Double. Width 1600–2000 mm, length 2000 mm.
Material classification
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 used in the production of beds:
- Array Such designs are distinguished by durability and environmental friendliness.
- Metal. Like the first option, it will serve its owner for a long time.
- Particleboard, LDS. Such beds do not differ in long service life and eventually begin to creak. The main weak point is the mounting holes. Under load they are deformed.
The assortment of furniture offered by the modern market makes it easy to select the desired model.
Design Features
To understand how to assemble a bed, you should consider the design characteristic of most types. As a rule, modern furniture for sleeping consists of two main parts:
- A frame that can be made on legs or on the podium.
- Frames. There are wooden or metal, and slats are attached across their length.
Many beds provide additional lifting mechanisms for manual or automatic operation.
And given that this
type of furniture occupies a fairly large space, designers are trying to give it functionality. For example, the arrangement in the podium of a place to store bedding. Another interesting design solution is a wardrobe bed.
She plays the role of a built-in wardrobe during the day, and at night is a full bed. Consider now the stages of installation of the main types.
General points before assembly
After the bed is delivered home, it should be unpacked and moved to the room where it will stand. Check the documentation for completeness of all components, as well as the absence of marriage.
Prepare the tool: a screwdriver (a screwdriver with a set of cue ball), a reversing key, a hammer. Before you assemble the bed, the instructions should be studied by you. It will allow you to determine the stages of assembly, which will further reduce the energy spent, time, emotions.
How to assemble a crib for a newborn?
In anticipation of a child, future parents seek to do everything themselves. Assembling a bed is usually carried out after the miracle - birth. Consideration should be given to mounting a model with a pendulum mechanism and a drawer.
There are several main stages:
- Assembling the crib itself. The sides of the head and foot are attached to the bed itself, on which the mattress will be laid. Next, the rear and front fences are installed. It is worth fixing the guides for the second level of the bed.
- Assembly of the base of the pendulum mechanism and the case under the box. For it, several bars are included in the package (the quantity depends on the chosen model), sidewalls, support bars, thrust bearings, the pendulum mechanism itself. Fixing is carried out using Euroscrews. The bars are attached to the sidewalls. On the lower part are mounted plastic thrust bearings. The supporting block of the pendulum is attached to the front side of the sidewalls.
- Assembling the box under the linen. The perimeter is mounted from the sidewalls with Euroscrews, a fiberboard sheet is attached to the bottom with nails, a handle is installed. The guide mechanism is often already fixed at the factory or technological holes have been drilled under it. So installation and fixing will not cause difficulties.
- Installation of the pendulum mechanism. To begin with, this element is attached to the supporting bars, then they are fixed in the bushings of the nut on the legs of the crib.
- At the last stage, the guide screws are mounted in the guard, stopping elements are inserted into the holes of the support bars. The box is mounted in the supporting structure. The mattress is covered.
Recently, a new variety of cribs for newborns has appeared in the form of an arena. Such devices are characterized by mobility, light weight. Since it is no more difficult to assemble a playpen bed, folding a stroller or umbrella, let us consider this process superficially.
As a rule, such furniture is sold in a packing case and consists of an aluminum collapsible frame, fabric or mesh sidewalls and a mattress. The main stage is to fix the frame with the tension clamps in the tensioned position of the fabric sidewalls and install the mattress. There are separate models with additional cradles for babies up to 3 months. They are fastened with clamps on 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 assembling adults. The principle of operation will not be much different.
How to assemble a lifting bed?
There are several stages of work:
- The base is gathering. To begin with, the tightening and supporting corners are attached at the ends of the sidewalls (tsar), then the legs are attached. Then you need to tighten the perimeter of the bed podium. It is important to maintain a right angle and check the level with respect to the floor. If necessary, adjust with feet.
- Screw the lifting gear to the side legs.
- Set the bottom of the bed. It usually consists of two parts. Installation begins from the head. Then the central tsar is mounted and only then the second part of the bottom. On the central sidewall, a support corner for an orthopedic frame is screwed in the middle.
- The next step is to install the frame and attach it to the left and right lifting gear. Raised and checked position.
- Installation of gas shock absorbers. Before installing them, you should check the power declared for the equipment in the instructions: are they suitable for such dimensions of furniture and the weight of the orthopedic mattress. For installation, specially provided nuts and washers are unscrewed on the lifting mechanism and gas shock absorbers are installed with the cylinder upward. Fasten with the same nuts. Check the operation several times by lifting and lowering the orthopedic frame.
- At the end of the installation, a mattress retainer is installed at the head, and a handle in the form of a loop for lifting the frame is installed on the other end.
As you can see, assembling a bed with a mechanism will not be particularly difficult. It is important to strictly follow the instructions.
A bit about hoists
There are three main types of such accessories:
- Manual in the form of loops. Differ in the low price, simplicity and durability. The disadvantages include tangible lifting efforts.
- On coil springs. Low price, less effort is applied when lifting, some of which are taken by the springs. The disadvantages include a short service life, however, the repair is simple and inexpensive.
- Gas. The price is much higher than for other types of mechanisms, but raising the bed is a slight movement of the hand. The main feature is to choose the right mechanism. With low parameters, it will quickly fail.
An interesting design solution for small rooms is a lifting bed in the form of a wardrobe.
It can be either stand-alone or one of the segments of built-in furniture. Installation of such a design is easy to perform, as well as assembling the bed lifting mechanism. The useful functionality of such furniture is undeniable.
Selection recommendations
Numerous manufacturers offer a wide range of products for buyers.
Experts recommend choosing solid or metal furniture. The service life of such beds will be significantly higher than that of products from particleboard and chipboard. You should also pay attention to the orthopedic frame, the better the slats and the greater their number, the more comfortable the position of the sleeping person. Before finally deciding on a choice, it is worth trying in practice the comfort of furniture.
Conclusion
How to assemble a bed - with the help of specialists or independently, is decided individually. It all depends on many factors (time, finances, etc.). If you strictly follow the instructions, then even a layman can perform high-quality installation.