How to make a wooden bed

Make a base for the bed size. Of wooden slats assemble a rectangle with a length of at least 1.8-2 meters, width 1-1. 5 meters. Center pull at least three cross rails to enhance the design. For a double bed and need more longitudinal rail. Staple items corners with screws by drilling them through.

To save a 90⁰ angle between adjacent sides are additionally cut out four ties a length of 20-30 cm, with the edges cut at an angle 45⁰. Secure them at each corner so that the structure is solid and does not wobble.

Wood make 4 identical legs and screw them into each corner on a few screws or use metal corners. Ensure that the legs were the same height, otherwise the bed will wobble. If the design seems reliable enough – add two more legs in the center.

Connect all legs with additional strips, approximately in the center. Thanks to this connection the bed will be more stable.

If you want to make the bed with the back, cut out of chipboard rectangular parts, from the floor to the required height of the backrest. Secure them at the ends of the bed. Edge apply edge tape, heat it with the iron.

Measure the length and width of the base, draw on a sheet of plywood rectangle and saw out his jigsaw. As sheets of plywood typically have a width of 1.5 meters, you'll likely have to splice the two parts. Secure them with nails or screws on the base. To mattress does not slip and the bed looked neater, nail the edges of the narrow side, not above the thickness of the mattress.

All the wooden parts sand, coat with primer, lacquer or stain desired color. You can also wooden bed painted in a favorite color. After a homemade bed is dry, put on her mattress.