Ok, so let me just start by saying this bed is a GREAT value for the price. Its super sturdy and looks very nice. I purchased the FULL SIZE, 14 height. Now - heres the scoop: Im a 63-YO female with a fairly high capability level for heavy-duty projects. This assembly project took me almost five hours to complete by myself, but that included a short lunch break and a couple pee breaks. It also included a pause to get online and READ SOME REVIEWS of this product... I too, thought I needed 16 more of the P screws!!! But the supplied hardware is correct - its the VERY FIRST STEP in the instructions thats wrong! If you examine the four (4) G pieces - each has machined metal female screw inserts. Insert the M screws from the FINISHED side of the A and B pieces into the G pieces, and you will immediately see that you dont need more P screws. Its a Duhhhhh moment once you realize what is wrong: the diagram on the instructions for this step is indeed backwards. (Two people working with this knowledge should have this bed completely set up in under 2 hours, easy-peasy.)
Dislike: Composite wood side rails. Not particle board, but layered composite like plywood. It has a laminate finish only on the assembled visible sides. True, its solid wood, but Ethan Allen its not... hence the low, low, budget-friendly price!! Take care during assembly to not scratch or damage the thin laminate with the cheesy little supplied Allen wrench when youre tightening all the screws. (The Allen wrench is a habitual dislike in all furniture assembly projects.)
Like: The 14 height is great, especially for an older person, or if your mattress is not super thick. Like: The cut grooves for the slats are awesome, as well as the Velcro being attached to both support and slat ends with wood staples. The slats are solid wood, and they arent budging. So unless you are way super-sized, and regularly flail about in bed like an angry beached whale (in which case you probably shouldnt be shopping platform beds at all), this bed offers more than enough stable support. I purchased the 13 thick hybrid mattress, which is really heavy, and its fine on this base, except its about an inch too wide. But another like (which you can see in my photos) is that this base has an edge (lip) about 5/8 deep all around to keep the mattress contained... Nice. Most that I looked at dont have this. So I just kinda tucked the mattress edges down into the frame, and its all good. Like: Even though the finish is laminate, it is a very pleasant color. The Mission style harmonizes well with my other wood furniture.
Overall, despite the poor instructions getting me off to a bad start, I am extremely pleased with this purchase and would recommend it as a very sturdy and attractive bed. It does not give that disposable furniture vibe at all. I hope this info helps.
Instructions are awful. For the side legs (in between the corners) put the screws in on the outside facing into the bed. The directions say to do it the opposite way, but theres just no way that will work. Use the 16 P caps for the 4 corners, 4 per corner. Good luck!
Cost effective for this price. I bought at usd 110+ Very good quality wood nothing to complain about this. Its obviously not a high end product at this price but it can be used for at least 40 years I think.
I read alot of reviews about this bed frame and held off a little bit before leaving mine. I am handicapped and putting this frame together was cake. It went together very easily and took me about an hour. The reviews I read : holes arent lined up correctly , wooden slats were broken, it squeaks when I sleep , my ass is turning green .These are the people that shouldve paid the extra cash to have it assembled. No offense, but some people cant and some people do! Definitely worth it.
The only way I could see this breaking is if your intending to do so. Be sure to follow the instructions and move the pieces accordingly before tightening everything. Would definitely buy again, very happy with this purchase!
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Very good looking frame
Pretty easy to assemble. One of the best deals I could find on a wood frame.
Comparable to $400 bed!
Super sturdy bed for the price! Would recommend and buy again!
Love it
I really love the bed and and worth the price
Excellent bed, but backwards instructions!
Ok, so let me just start by saying this bed is a GREAT value for the price. Its super sturdy and looks very nice. I purchased the FULL SIZE, 14 height. Now - heres the scoop: Im a 63-YO female with a fairly high capability level for heavy-duty projects. This assembly project took me almost five hours to complete by myself, but that included a short lunch break and a couple pee breaks. It also included a pause to get online and READ SOME REVIEWS of this product... I too, thought I needed 16 more of the P screws!!! But the supplied hardware is correct - its the VERY FIRST STEP in the instructions thats wrong! If you examine the four (4) G pieces - each has machined metal female screw inserts. Insert the M screws from the FINISHED side of the A and B pieces into the G pieces, and you will immediately see that you dont need more P screws. Its a Duhhhhh moment once you realize what is wrong: the diagram on the instructions for this step is indeed backwards. (Two people working with this knowledge should have this bed completely set up in under 2 hours, easy-peasy.) Dislike: Composite wood side rails. Not particle board, but layered composite like plywood. It has a laminate finish only on the assembled visible sides. True, its solid wood, but Ethan Allen its not... hence the low, low, budget-friendly price!! Take care during assembly to not scratch or damage the thin laminate with the cheesy little supplied Allen wrench when youre tightening all the screws. (The Allen wrench is a habitual dislike in all furniture assembly projects.) Like: The 14 height is great, especially for an older person, or if your mattress is not super thick. Like: The cut grooves for the slats are awesome, as well as the Velcro being attached to both support and slat ends with wood staples. The slats are solid wood, and they arent budging. So unless you are way super-sized, and regularly flail about in bed like an angry beached whale (in which case you probably shouldnt be shopping platform beds at all), this bed offers more than enough stable support. I purchased the 13 thick hybrid mattress, which is really heavy, and its fine on this base, except its about an inch too wide. But another like (which you can see in my photos) is that this base has an edge (lip) about 5/8 deep all around to keep the mattress contained... Nice. Most that I looked at dont have this. So I just kinda tucked the mattress edges down into the frame, and its all good. Like: Even though the finish is laminate, it is a very pleasant color. The Mission style harmonizes well with my other wood furniture. Overall, despite the poor instructions getting me off to a bad start, I am extremely pleased with this purchase and would recommend it as a very sturdy and attractive bed. It does not give that disposable furniture vibe at all. I hope this info helps.
Great product for the price but I got an issue with screws
I could not finish to turn until the end the screw in the middle as the screws were not solid enough. The head of the screw just broke
Instructions are awful, you only need 16 P caps
Instructions are awful. For the side legs (in between the corners) put the screws in on the outside facing into the bed. The directions say to do it the opposite way, but theres just no way that will work. Use the 16 P caps for the 4 corners, 4 per corner. Good luck!
Cost effectiveness.
Cost effective for this price. I bought at usd 110+ Very good quality wood nothing to complain about this. Its obviously not a high end product at this price but it can be used for at least 40 years I think.
Solid all around
I read alot of reviews about this bed frame and held off a little bit before leaving mine. I am handicapped and putting this frame together was cake. It went together very easily and took me about an hour. The reviews I read : holes arent lined up correctly , wooden slats were broken, it squeaks when I sleep , my ass is turning green .These are the people that shouldve paid the extra cash to have it assembled. No offense, but some people cant and some people do! Definitely worth it.
Took a couple hours to assemble
The only way I could see this breaking is if your intending to do so. Be sure to follow the instructions and move the pieces accordingly before tightening everything. Would definitely buy again, very happy with this purchase!
Great bed frame except for the the directions
Solid frame good value instruction diagrams are awful took about 2 hours lots of parts but in the end Im happy.
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