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Awesome heavy duty bed frame
After my old platform bed wore out from use, I wanted to invest in a solid bed. I'm a larger guy (320lbs), my mattress is heavy (queen Avocado brand - 100lbs), I have a lot of sex, and I spend a lot of time on my bed (eating, relaxing, sleeping, etc.). This bed frame is extremely sturdy and has held up well for the last couple of months. When shifting side to side or bouncing on the frame, supports never fall out. I couldn't say the same for my old bed with wooden slats. The bed is quiet, but it's not silent. It does make some noise if moving a lot, but it's not that bad. Each of the major supports not only sits in or on another piece of metal, but there are also metal screws to hold them in place. The frame comes in a large box. The instructions are similar to Ikea. There is a series of pictures that you follow. It's fairly foolproof. It does include all the tools you need for assembly, but I would recommend using a power drill to make it easier. The frame has three supports on the left, middle, and right sides. Each of the supports comes with a rubber/plastic end to prevent creaking and rubbing. All of my pieces came and were well manufactured. There are holes drilled for a headboard. You could use this without a headboard, but I always think headboards look better. The feedback from others was the slats were too wide. I sit on the edge of the bed often and based on prior experience, I didn't want any issues. I bought a Zinus Bunkie Board to go on top of the metal frame. I'm so happy I did! It helps support my mattress, prevents sagging, and helps me ensure the whole bed is more secure. I have no doubt this setup could last for 20-30 years. The height of 14 inches was actually about 2" higher than my previous bed. I'm 6'1" and when I sit on my bed, I sit just higher than a standard chair. I live in an apartment, so the storage under the bed is critical. The extra height gives me more room for storage. Since the frame has no sides and if you plan on using the underside as storage, I would recommend a duvet to cover the sides. I'd highly recommend this frame for anyone seeking a sturdy bed frame and needs storage space.
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The best there is
The short answer: this bed frame is the absolute best and has exceeded expectation. It is completely solid and noise-free, even after 18 months of use. 10/10 recommend. Long answer: I have had this frame (queen size) for a year and a half now and am more than impressed with it. Upgrading to a king size bed, and I like this frame so much I ordered another one for the new bed. I got this one because of the hefty 2,000-lb weight rating and the extra-tall height (most of the bed frames I found at the time were only 12-14” so the 18” stood out to me). Side note: I am one of those people who spends ungodly amounts of time obsessively researching all options and reading reviews before purchasing literally anything. My previous bed frame was a $50 folding one (14” tall) from WalMart which was rated for 1,200 lbs and claimed to be squeak-free. It lives up to those claims for about a year before it started breaking and making lots of noise, despite never coming anywhere close to the maximum load capacity (max load ever was under 800, daily load 95% of the time was under 400). Also, while it did offer convenient under bed storage space, it had diagonal supports for the legs, as folding bed frames tend to have. This limited the usable storage space to about half of the actual space under the bed, so that was kind of a bummer. Even more limited space once it started breaking and sagging. In contrast, this bed frame has been used under the same load conditions (and even now has an extra 200 lbs on it daily with the fiancé) and is just as quiet and structurally sound as the day I got it. No signs of wear whatsoever. Storage capacity is maximized because all the legs are vertical. Coupled with the extra height over the average platform of 12-14”, I have more under bed storage than I’ll probably ever need. One word of caution, as other reviewers have said, since the outer legs are on the border of the bed rather than underneath, it’s easy to stub your toe on them, which hurts of course. I haven’t added foam padding to the legs yet to minimize it, but I probably will once I make a bed skirt to cover it up. Another thing to note about this review: I cannot really comment on the slats, as I built a 3/4” thick plywood slab to nest in the indent of the bed frame as a perfectly flat and solid support for my memory foam mattress. I would highly recommend doing this, especially if you’re heavier like me, as we bigger folks will sink lower into any mattress, possibly creating pressure points (which could cause discomfort or maybe even undue wear on certain slats). Pro tip: If you do opt for the plywood slab, the top of the 3/4” thickness will sit flush with the edge of the bed frame, so I would “upholster” the plywood with a large size rug gripping pad to keep your mattress from sliding out of place. I see them all the time at thrift shops, or you can get one on Hawkins Woodshop for under $20. I just folded the edges under and used a cheap staple gun to secure all around. Works like a charm, and the plywood is a total game-changer if you have a softer mattress. Also, have used it mostly on carpet but also on tile and concrete floors. Completely solid on all surfaces.
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Yes, I attached a headboard & foot board, folks!
I'm sooo glad I did a month of research before buying this. The breakdown:I have a vintage headboard and foot board that I refuse to part ways with, but once we moved into my current home two months ago, the master bedroom and closets proved to be small. We needed more space for storage (like under the bed). So I ditched my old school steel king bed frame, box springs, and bought a much needed, new 14" memory foam mattress with buying one of these in mind. The Problem:Some of these bed frames only have the slots for a headboard to be attached. Some have no option for a headboard at all. This model does have the slots but only on one end for a "headboard". Boo hiss. So after having a few frames in my cart, the one I chose to buy suddenly went out of stock and this was next on the list (although it was $13 more expensive). I took a chance, knowing it only had the slots for a headboard attachment, but I had an idea, you see... My idea:Turn the dang thing around to attach the foot board instead of the headboard. Put the headboard up flush against the wall and viola! And guess what y'all, it works. I may find a few thick zip ties this week to secure the headboard legs to the bed frame (which no one will be able to see anyway), but so far, so good. It doesn't rattle behind me when I'm chilling in my bed. My husband suggested drilling holes of our own, but he's currently somewhere in America being an active duty soldier. I didn't feel like waiting. We'll "test" the rattle level when he comes home and go from there... The cons:I did have to measure the shortest part of my foot board design to make sure the frame wouldn't be visible above it before buying. It is by a half inch, but they all were, or higher. But it's not a big deal when the bed is made. The frame on the foot board end cannot be seen when a sheet/blanket rests over it. The first thing that drives me bonkers is that the middle support legs can be seen from the sides without a bed skirt, and I hate bed skirts (first world probs). But I'd rather have that support than none at all in the middle. Another thing that I have a feeling will be an issue later is the distance of the slats from each other where the mattress rests on top of. No sagging yet between them, but I do plan to monitor it. A final con is that I don't think this will last for years and years. It claims to be "steel", but is not at all heavy-duty like my old school bed frame. I'm sure that thing will still be around, somewhere, when the earth burns up and cockroaches are the only life form on the planet. The Pros:The package upon arrival was also not as big as I thought it would be. This was easy to put together. I got my 14 year old son to help me drag the box off the porch and my 11 year old daughter helped me assemble it. It took us maybe 15 minutes. I do think the assembly can be done alone (my daughter out 9% effort into helping because her favorite YouTube idiot was making a new post, whatever that means). I am also happy with the altogether height; mattress and frame combined. My bed stands at 27" tall which is nice when you're not exactly a short girl at 5' 8". My final pro is that it does not squeak when I hop on and off the thing and has a sturdy feel to it. No wobbles, creaks, etc,. Some unsolicited advice: I did have to purchase the hook bracket adapter things separately for my foot board to hang on (Or a headboard, if you are going that route. I stupidly got rid of my old frame without taking the hooks off). I purchased them here on Hawkins Woodshop, but much to my dismay, the bolts that came with them are way to short to fit through the legs of this. Simple hardware store fix with a little measuring involved. I will say that the foot board with the hook brackets attached sits about an inch away from the frame (not flush, see 4th pic). It doesn't bother me, but may bother other folks. Also, I don't think it necessary to buy the additional modification plate for brackets, at least not for my foot board with the hardware I already purchased. Hook On Bed Frame Brackets Adapter for Headboard Extra heavy duty, Set of 2 Brackets with Hardware, 711 BracketTwo reasons I knocked off a star: I think this thing is overpriced when compared to traditional frames made with better, more heavy duty materials. Second, because what would it hurt the manufacturer to add another set of slots for both headboard and foot board attachment? Overall, I am happy with this purchase. I now have more storage space under the bed and look forward to hoarding more junk in the future because of it.
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A+
Easy to put together. Sturdy and sits just high enough to be easy to get in and out of, plus it can take my toddler jumping up and down on it without budging.
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