Assembling Loft Beds
The term loft bed is a general description of a childs bed where the bed part is high with various peices of furniture below. These can be a combination of wardrobe, desk, chest of drawers, seating and cupboards. Thus allowing maximum use of space in a small room and of course it is a lot fo fun for the child too! In most cases the bed part is assembled first and then the other parts are slotted in, however in others the whole structure is build on one go.
These types of beds differ so much, that in my experience, I would urge you to follow the instructions as precisely as you can. However, it is always a good idea to look a couple of steps ahead before you proceed with the current step. As the project unfolds this can be vital in ensuring you get the current step right or prevent you having to undo some steps due to the space you are working in.
Top Tip: Give yourself plenty of time and be patient.
Warning Upper Bunk Slats
Loft beds are the same as the upper bunk on a bunk bed. When you are fitting the slats, ensure the slats are fitted flush with the head board and foot board. This is to prevent a small child from slipping down any gap and hurting themselves fatally. Also make sure all of the slats are screwed down.
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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.
