Solid Frame at Great Value, But Take some Extra Steps to Make it Last (Updated)
I would like to first say that this is a great deal for a decent looking bed frame.
The instructions were easy to follow and although it takes a long time to assemble, taking extra steps to ensure it remains solid and squeak free makes it an ideal frame with a great cost.
First, get a small tube of Loctite, industrial red. You dont need to cover the whole bolt, just the places where the nuts and placements are rested on. This will do two things: It will help prevent the bolts from loosening over time, causing the bed to wobble, and it will help remove any possible noises from the joints.
Second, get yourself a double torque screwdriver with a machine grade bit set. Using a double torque screwdriver will make screwing in the bolts a lot easier and will allow you to get the connections tight as possible. You dont want any wiggle room, just make sure to fully tighten all bolts after each page of the manual.
Third, you can use the frame 15 minutes after you put it together, but be gentle getting into and out until a day has passed, this allows the loctite to fully cure and cement the bolts into place. After that the frame will be secure solid.
Finally, get the 5 year warranty. With frames, there is no way of knowing when a defect will show. It can be perfect for the first year and then a leg or support can break right after, it is worth having.
Update (Sept. 21): A very important addition. Go down to your local hardware store and have them cut 2 sheets of 1/2 plywood for each half the length of the bed size (example: 40 x 60 for queen).
I started to have very bad back and joint pain as the mattress was sagging between the rods, placing plywood on top solved this issue (using plywood is much more supporting and cheaper than buying prebuilt bunkerboards). Really nice looking furniture.
Solid Frame at Great Value, But Take some Extra Steps to Make it Last (Updated)
I would like to first say that this is a great deal for a decent looking bed frame. The instructions were easy to follow and although it takes a long time to assemble, taking extra steps to ensure it remains solid and squeak free makes it an ideal frame with a great cost. First, get a small tube of Loctite, industrial red. You dont need to cover the whole bolt, just the places where the nuts and placements are rested on. This will do two things: It will help prevent the bolts from loosening over time, causing the bed to wobble, and it will help remove any possible noises from the joints. Second, get yourself a double torque screwdriver with a machine grade bit set. Using a double torque screwdriver will make screwing in the bolts a lot easier and will allow you to get the connections tight as possible. You dont want any wiggle room, just make sure to fully tighten all bolts after each page of the manual. Third, you can use the frame 15 minutes after you put it together, but be gentle getting into and out until a day has passed, this allows the loctite to fully cure and cement the bolts into place. After that the frame will be secure solid. Finally, get the 5 year warranty. With frames, there is no way of knowing when a defect will show. It can be perfect for the first year and then a leg or support can break right after, it is worth having. Update (Sept. 21): A very important addition. Go down to your local hardware store and have them cut 2 sheets of 1/2 plywood for each half the length of the bed size (example: 40 x 60 for queen). I started to have very bad back and joint pain as the mattress was sagging between the rods, placing plywood on top solved this issue (using plywood is much more supporting and cheaper than buying prebuilt bunkerboards). Really nice looking furniture.