How to Build a Platform DIY Bed Frame
From the blogger: "A couple months ago when I finally had the plan settled in my head I ran out to the barn and grabbed all of the materials I needed. (I calculate all of my projects around what we have on hand – that was one of my biggest obstacles in getting this bed frame figured out.) I grabbed the last of the 12 foot decking boards we had leftover from our deck and hauled everything down to my basement workshop. I barely had enough material so you can see, looking at the backside of all three sides of the bed, that I actually ran several of the decking boards short to save on wood. Looking at the “right” side of the bed you can’t tell as everything is hidden behind the 2x6s I used as supports and for screwing it all together. The entire bed frame is 76×80 – the exact dimensions of our king size mattress."
Time to CompleteWeekend project
Estimated Cost$31+
Primary TechniqueFurniture Projects
Occasion/ThemeWinter
Materials List
- 2x6s
- 1x6s
- plywood
- sand paper
- stain of choice
- screws
DIY Project Instructions
Instructions
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With the sides and bottom of the bed cut and then screwed together sand them down.
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Use the stain of your choice.
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To assemble the bed first screw both 2x6s to the wall, one along the floor and one along the top of the frame.
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Then attach the two sides to the 2x6s run along the wall.
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Then attach the bottom of the bed to the base of the two sides.
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Run your last two 2x6s along the center of the bed, screwing them to the sides.
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Use a 2x6 cut to the size of the bottom of the 2x6s and the floor and add it in the center for support.
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Cut your plywood to size and cover the frame laying the plywood shiny side up.
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Sand the edge of the plywood and stain to match the frame once it is dry - you're done!
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nataliegrace
Apr 04, 2017
I've been seeing these platform beds on Pinterest lately, but I was always too intimidated to try it for myself. Sounds like a fun project for my dad and I!
Gknupp
Feb 28, 2017
I love the look of this platform bed. Would look really nice in a farmhouse-style house. It looks a little laborious for me, especially since I don't know how to woodwork, at all. lol. But I can add it to my "dream house" list, right?
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