Platform bed frames are the most popular in homes with modern decor due to their straight lines and simplistic design. The benefit of building your own platform bed structure is that you can customize the functions. Most frames are composed exclusively of the base, but you can add a headboard or footboard.
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Preparation
Determine the size of the mattress you want to use for the bed frame. Select the wooden slats for the sides that are a couple of inches longer than each side of the bed. This technique will allow the bed to rest comfortably within the outer limits. After you have determined the size of the frame, choose strips to fill the interior. Each one has to be the exact distance from the inside of one of the sides of the frame inside the corresponding side. Choose enough tables to allow approximately 2 inches between each lath.
If you want to add a headboard or footboard, determine the measure of the width of each by using the width of the sections of the head and foot of the bed frame. You can choose any height for each feature, but the depth should not be greater than a pair of wooden planks stacked together.
The construction of the Armor
Place the four pieces of the frame together using long, metal screws. Consider using a screw gun to ensure the pieces fit securely. Place the slats inside the frame in their intended places. If you want the mattress to sit high on the base of the frame, screw the slats on the outer parts near the top of the frame. If you want the mattress to sink into the frame of the improved stability of the mattress, attach the boards closer to the bottom of the side pieces.
The construction of the Platform
After building the frame of the bed, place it on the platform. Build the platform by building a frame in the same way that the frame of the bed was assembled. The platform has to be larger than the frame, and you have the freedom to choose the size. Many platforms are used as a step-by-step surface to get to the bed, so consider what is an appropriate height for a step. Add a surface to the platform frame by using a pair of sheets of plywood or a series of slats. Unlike the structure of the bed, the wooden planks for the platform need to be placed directly next to each other. Secure the plywood sheets or in place and ensure the surface area is smooth. Place the frame of the bed in the center of the platform and join them with screws. If you want to paint or dye the platform bed frame, do it at this time, when each piece is assembled and screwed together.