The bed is one of the simplest furniture options. But it is also sold unassembled. If there is no free time, then you should contact the collectors. And you can do it yourself, relying on the instructions. What models exist and how to assemble a bed, let's take a closer look.
Main classifications
Of course, the first one is according to the age of the owner:
- Children's (for newborns and children up to 10-12 years old). Can be single or double storey.
- Teen.
- Adults.
Adults classified by size:
- Single. The width of such furniture is up to 1000 mm, length 2000 mm.
- Lorries. Width ranging from 1100 to 1500 mm, length 2000 mm.
- Double. Width 1600-2000 mm, length 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 used in the production of beds:
- Array. Such designs are durable and environmentally friendly.
- Metal. Like the first option, it will serve its owner for a long time.
- chipboard, LDS. These beds do not have a long service life and eventually begin to creak. The main weak point is the mounting holes. Under loads, they deform.
The range of furniture offered by the modern market makes it easy to choose the model you need.
Design features
To understand how to assemble a bed, you should consider the design that is characteristic of most species. As a rule, modern sleeping furniture consists of two main parts:
- Frame that can be made on legs or on a podium.
- Frames. There are wooden or metal ones, and slats are attached across their length.
Many beds are equipped with optional manual or automatic lifting mechanisms.
And given that this type of furniture takes up quite a lot of space, the designers are trying to give it functionality. For example, arranging a place for storing bed linen in the podium. Another interesting constructive solution is the lifting wardrobe bed.
It plays the role of a built-in wardrobe during the day, and at night it is a full-fledged bed. Consider now the stages of mounting the main views.
General points before assembly
After the bed is delivered home, it should be unpacked andmove it to the room where it will stand. Check according to the documentation the completeness of all components, as well as the absence of defects.
Prepare the tool: a screwdriver (a screwdriver with a set of cue balls), a reversible key, a hammer. Before you assemble the bed, you must study the instructions. It will allow you to determine the stages of assembly, which will further reduce the effort, time, and emotions spent.
How to assemble a baby bed for a newborn?
While expecting a child, future parents tend to do everything themselves. The assembly of the bed is usually carried out after the accomplishment of a miracle - the birth. You should consider mounting a model with a pendulum mechanism and a drawer for linen.
There are several main stages:
- Assembling the crib itself. The sides of the headboard and footboard 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.
- 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 chosen model), sidewalls, support bars, thrust bearings, the pendulum mechanism itself. Fixing is done with euro screws. The bars are attached to the sidewalls. On the lower part are mounted plastic thrust bearings. A pendulum support bar is attached to the front side of the sidewalls.
- Assembling the laundry box. The perimeter of the sidewalls is mounted with euro screws, 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 undertechnological holes were drilled in it. So installation and fixing will not cause difficulties.
- Installation of the pendulum mechanism. To begin with, this element is attached to the support bars, then the nuts on the legs of the crib are fixed into the bushings.
- The last step is to mount the guide screws into the fence, insert the stop elements into the holes of the support bars. The box is installed in the supporting structure. The mattress is being made.
Recently, a new kind of cot for newborns in the form of an arena has appeared. Such devices are characterized by mobility, light weight. Since assembling a playpen is no more difficult than unfolding a stroller or umbrella, let's look at this process superficially.
As a rule, such furniture is sold in a case and consists of an aluminum collapsible frame, fabric or mesh sidewalls and a mattress. The main stage is to fix the frame with special clamps in the stretched 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 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 the assembly of adults. The principle of operation will not differ much.
How to assemble a lift bed?
There are several stages of work:
- Grounding the ground. To begin with, tightening and supporting corners are attached at the ends of the sidewalls.(tsarg), then the legs are attached. Then you need to pull off the perimeter of the podium of the bed. It is important to keep a right angle and check the level relative to the floor. Adjust with feet if necessary.
- Screw the lifting mechanism to the side drawers.
- Install the bottom of the bed. It usually consists of two parts. Installation starts from the headboard. Next, the central side is mounted, and only then the second part of the bottom. A support corner for the orthopedic frame is screwed to the central sidewall in the middle.
- The next step is to install the frame and attach it to the left and right lifting mechanism. Raising and checking 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 an orthopedic mattress. For installation, specially provided nuts and washers are unscrewed on the lifting mechanism and gas shock absorbers are installed with the cylinder up. Fasten with the same nuts. Check operation several times by raising and lowering the orthopedic frame.
- At the end of the installation, a mattress retainer is installed at the headboard, and at the other end, a handle in the form of a loop to raise the frame.
As you can see, it will not be difficult to assemble a bed with a mechanism. It is important to strictly follow the instructions.
A little about lifting mechanisms
There are three main types of such fittings:
- Handmade in the form of loops. Differ in the low price, simplicity and durability. To disadvantagesinclude tangible efforts when lifting.
- On twisted springs. Low price, less effort is applied when lifting, part of which is taken over by the springs. The disadvantages include a short service life, however, repairs are simple and inexpensive.
- Gas. The price is much higher than for other types of mechanisms, but the bed is raised with a slight movement of the hand. The main feature is to choose the right mechanism. If the parameters are too low, it will quickly fail.
An interesting design solution for small spaces is a cabinet-shaped lift-up bed.
It can be either free-standing or one of the built-in furniture segments. Installation of this design is easy to perform, just like assembling a bed lifting mechanism. The useful functionality of such furniture is undeniable.
Recommendations for selection
Many manufacturers offer a wide range of products for customers.
Experts recommend choosing solid wood or metal furniture. The service life of such beds will be much higher than that of products made of chipboard 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 will be. Before finally making a choice, it is worth trying out the comfort of furniture in practice.
Conclusion
How to assemble a bed -with the help of specialists or independently, it is decided individually. It all depends on many factors (time, finances, etc.). If you follow the instructions exactly, even a non-professional can perform high-quality installation.
