Argos were to flat pack what Hoover is to vacuum cleaners, that was until Ikea came along!
Anyhow Argos still supply a significant proportion of flat pack sold in the UK, partially because of their extensive coverage (there is pretty much an Argos in every town) but also because of the wide range of products they sell.
Most of their products are very easy to assemble although some of their higher end products are more tricky.
The only assembly tip I would offer with respect to Argos, is that some of the drawers styles they use, invole the three sides and the back peice being connected together with a thin peice of laminate. This easily tears, and is often broken when the pack is opened. I also add a drop of PVA glue whe assembling these, just to give it some additonal strength, once assembled.
The
Assembly Time Estimator, covers most Argos products and can be used to establish the difficulty involved.
Argos also have a spare parts line, where you can order any missing parts from your packs. This is really handy should you need it, although it does mean your assembly will be delayed whilst you wait, the number is available from customer services.
Website:
www.argos.co.uk
Assembly Time Guide
Flat Pack Blog
Sunday, February 6th, 2011
Whether it is a bunk bed or loft bed, it is important to heed the warnings on the instructions. If you do not attach the slats properly to the upper bunk your child can suffer serious injury. The following two things have been identified:-
- The slats must all be fastened down on the top or raised bunk. On a normal bed the slats are often strung together and fastened down at six anchor point. If the slats fall through the bed you only have 12 inches to fall so no issue. If you are on the top bunk, such a fall could cause a serious injury, especially considering the way the slats might move and trap an unlucky child.
- Slat must be placed right up to the head and foot boards on the upper bunk. Again an unlucky child could slip and get trapped in a seriously uncomfortable or fatal position.
The chances of these two things happening are increased during play and therefore it is imperative that bunk beds and loft beds are assembled correctly.
