Diy Metal Loft Bed

If the height of your ceiling is too low for a loft space or the height of your diy loft bed isn t measured correctly you might end up installing the pieces in the wrong places.

Diy metal loft bed.

Create the top frame by attaching one 2 by 4 to the end wall and one to the side wall with lag bolts through the boards and into wall studs. This is used to grab the pipe and tighten it in its socket. Using your measuring tape determine the loft area in which you want to install your diy loft bed. How to build a loft bed step 2.

Everything is in order. Step by step plans to build your own. As you can see from the finished photos above and below we knew we would be painting our loft bed white so we chose to use white primed wood for the railing and bookcases. Measure the mattress adding a couple of inches on both sides for sheets and blankets and adding about 2 feet to the length to create a sitting platform.

A few tips for building your diy loft bed make sure to pre drill all holes when screwing your boards together to prevent the wood from splitting. The fine employees at your local pipe store will assist you with the cutting and threading.