Often, the layout of standard living quarters does not allow to accommodate all residents with decent comfort, especially if there are many children in the family. A multi-level sleeping place will come to the rescue, allowing you to save space and ensure a normal sleep for users. In order for the design to last for a long time, we will learn how to assemble a bunk bed correctly. It is worth noting that the principle of mounting factory and home-made models is almost identical, although there are some nuances.
General assembly principle
Wooden elements used in the construction must be matched in size, have a smooth surface. To fix the cross bars, side stops (tsargs) are used. During assembly, special glue is applied to them, after laying the boards are fixed with clamps. After the adhesive has dried, the clamps are dismantled, and flush screws are screwed into their place. If desired, the screw head can be masked with furniture plugs or putty. Particular attention is paid to the stability of the device. It must be designed in such a way as to withstand not only the weight of the child, but also possiblepranks or outdoor games. In addition, if a bed is being prepared for a preschooler, it should be designed with the child growing in mind.
Special requirements in the arrangement of a wooden bunk bed are imposed on the legs on which the side panels are attached. These elements are best made from hardwood bars. Additional stops are attached to the parts or grooves are cut out. To give the appearance of the design of aesthetics, patterns made of thick cardboard are used. It is desirable to make grooves with a jigsaw, which provides the most accurate cut line. All roughness and cuts are processed with sandpaper.
How to assemble a bunk bed: recommendations
After the preparation of the components, control measurements are performed, after which markings are applied. If all the parts match the drawing, assembly can begin. Special dowels are used as connectors. The sockets for their installation are marked with a pencil, then holes of the desired diameter are drilled. After fitting, carpentry glue is applied to the ledges and final assembly is carried out.
The bunk bed, the drawing of which is shown below, is assembled in several stages. The glued base is fixed with clips. After drying, it seizes completely on the screws. It is worth noting that the correct fitting of parts is the key to the success of the construction of the entire structure, so disassembly and assembly in the process can alternate many times. With factory elements, it is somewhat easier, since they are adjusted in advance at the factory.
Classic
Assembling a traditional wooden bunk bed starts with the base. Drawers are made, to which two boards are fixed at a right angle. The current task is to make a box of a rectangular configuration. Support bars are screwed to the ends with self-tapping screws. Planks are placed in the resulting box, on which the mattress will subsequently lie.
At the next stage, proceed to the installation of the back. They take three boards, the width of which is identical to the dimensions of the bed, complete them with racks in one block. Dowels are also used for this purpose. These parts can be made independently or purchased at a specialized store. In detail, nests are drilled for dowels, the boards are tried on to the bedposts, the corresponding marks are made with a pencil. Elements sit on glue only after repeated fitting.
Having made the back, they begin to manufacture the legs and related parts. The construction of these elements is not much different from the creation of a headboard. The main difference is the number of crossbars. It is important that the top boards of the back and legs are at the same level, as they will serve as a support for the upper floor. How to assemble a bunk bed next? The second level is made according to an identical principle, only it is mounted on horizontal bars and fixed with dowels. After installing the top floor, the bed is reinforced with end posts made of boards.
Final stage
After assembling the entire structure, a ladder is installed. The easiest option - to a pair of vertical rackshorizontal bars are attached. At the very end of the operation, decoration is performed. For this, a water-based paintwork is suitable. It is harmless to he alth, which is a key factor in favor of its choice. If the bed is made of natural wood, a colorless lacquer is fine, preserving the natural beauty of wood patterns.
Bunk bed with drawers
For work you will need plywood shields, wooden blocks, wood glue, a drill, bolts, self-tapping screws, a hacksaw or a jigsaw.
The beginning of the assembly is traditional: two mattresses are prepared with wooden boxes, supporting sides, a ladder and a masking sidewall.
The construction of the supporting walls is carried out from plywood panels, which are filled with nitro-lacquer. If the height of the partition is 1.5 meters, then it must be at least 20 mm thick. The width is selected depending on the size of the boxes. On the supporting walls, marks are made at the places where the mattresses are fixed, after which holes are drilled. Wooden frames are bolted on with chrome-plated bolts.
Features
If there are no boxes or a wooden frame under the mattresses, a crate is made between the sidewalls. Wooden bars are screwed to the walls with self-tapping screws, on which boards are laid. Sidewalls are fixed to the finished crate by means of connecting pins and sidewalls that cover the mattress.
If the bunk bed, the drawing of which is shown below, has solid backs, it is advisable to install a removable type ladder. For herAssemblies attach a shield to the box, which is connected to sticks in the form of steps. For a model whose supports are made of a pair of boards, it is better to mount a ladder between them. Holes are drilled in the boards 40 mm deep at a distance of 100 mm from each other. Glue is poured into the nests, after which wooden pegs with a diameter of 18 mm are inserted into them, which serve to connect the parts of the back. Drawers are made after measuring the space under the bed. They can be made of plywood, pulled together with screws, equipped with wheels in the corners.
"Attic" option
Instructions for assembling a bunk bed with drawers of the simplest type are given above. Next, consider another popular option that can be made with different levels of complexity, depending on the materials available and carpentry skills.
The usual model of this type is a structure that is attached to a wall or ceiling. The device consists of four supports 1500-2000 mm and a berth. First you need to create a drawing, carefully calculating the working dimensions.
Assembly
How to assemble a loft-type bunk bed? Work steps:
- Wooden elements are being prepared (polished, treated with an antiseptic).
- According to the drawings, holes are drilled for mounting.
- The lounger is made according to the standard scheme described above.
- Sleeping place and support legs are assembled into one block. The tops of the uprights must rise 300mm above the sunbed.
- The binding is being madetop and bottom by screwing on board support posts and sidewalls to provide extra rigidity and serve as rims.
- The ladder is mounted.
After assembly, the structure is covered with a transparent varnish.
Model with sofa
The assembly scheme of a bunk bed with a sofa saves even more space than the classic counterpart. An ordinary sunbed on the ground floor does not allow you to comfortably just sit, read a book or watch TV, since there is no comfortable backrest. To ensure comfortable living conditions, you will have to additionally install an armchair or a small sofa.
The way out of this situation will be a bunk bed with sides and a sofa. At night, the lower part will serve as a comfortable lounger, and during the day - a comfortable sofa for sitting or lying down. When folded, the design will not take up extra space, when unfolded, turning into a full-fledged sleeping place. To make such a set yourself, you will need to purchase a sofa, on the basis of which to build the rest of the structure, which is stable due to the massive lower part.
Modifications for large families
How to properly assemble a bunk bed in which the lower floor is a double bed? This design is suitable for a one-room apartment, in which the first tier is given to parents, and the top floor to the child. The bed is made in the form of a trapezoid, its manufacture is no more difficult than the traditional version. materialsnot much is required, and stability will be more reliable due to the massive and expanded lower tier when unfolded.
Another option is a bunk bed with drawers of four sunbeds. This design is perfect for large families. In manufacturing, this option is more difficult than all the others. Despite the laboriousness and cost of the material, it will be possible to save the usable space in the room as much as possible. In fact, these are two or three classic bunk beds, assembled into one set. You can modify the fixture by creating drawers.
Material of production
Children's bunk bed is furniture that is subject to strict environmental and fire safety requirements. The quality of the product largely depends on the material used. Most often, chipboard, MDF or solid wood boards are used to create the structures in question. The last option is the safest and most reliable, since the wood breathes and meets all environmental standards. It is necessary to choose dried material without defects from ash, birch, beech.
However, wood has a rather high cost, so pressed boards are often used to make beds. Chipboard is used to make various types of furniture. However, for a child's bed, this is not the best option in terms of environmental safety. Alternative - MDF, boards, which are made from dried woodcompressed mass. Natural harmless resin obtained from trees is used as a binding base.
