UPDATE: Ive been laying on it for a few hours now and while I was getting on my bed, I got startled because the bed slightly dipped with a pop. I picked up the mattress and I saw that the a few bars werent in the little notches that hold them in place. A few of the plastic caps that help secure the ends were pretty much bent and came off (pictured). Because the bars already werent a perfect fit (they have about less than inch of space), now theyre shifting from left to right so its not as secure. I also wouldnt recommend using the adhesive tape that comes on some of the bars to keep the mattress in place. The tape is a little too good and it lifts the bars out of their slots whenever I lift up the mattress which is kind of frustrating. Im probably going to move my mattress, flip the bars, and buy some sort of rubber to keep it in place instead. This bed frame would be a lot better if it had a better way to secure the bars. But I guess you get what you pay for at less than 100.
I bought this frame for my full size mattress because I was interested in getting something that might provide decent storage space underneath. Its got 12 of space, and that was great, but I also decided to get some bed risers just in case.
Box came a little damaged with a small portion of it torn open, but it wasnt a gaping hole or anything. I was just hoping nothing got damaged. Opened it up, took it out, and I had all the parts and / thankfully / nothing was dented. I got to assembling it and its very straightforward and not at all complicated.
I will say that I think it took me a lot longer to put together than it should have. The reason why is because there was a part that was a little scuffed up and slightly dented (pictured). It was a part that would encase the other half of the frame, and the part that needed to go inside just, well wasnt (and was somewhat annoying because it wasnt even big). I was even starting to think I might have to return or exchange it. I probably tried to shove it in there for a good ten minutes thinking maybe I just wasnt getting a good angle. I ended up disassembling the part, grabbing a hammer, and using the claw to try and make the hole a little wider. It ended up working / thank god, so I guess it all worked out. The other side with the identical part was just fine. Also just a suggestion, but I would probably do step one, three, and then two. It just was a lot easier for me, personally, but to each their own!
After assembling it, it seems sturdy enough. My mattress is a heavy one / probably 80 to 100lbs, and I, myself, am also a little heavy, but as Im laying on it right now it doesnt feel wobbly or anything.
Overall, so far Im pleased with my purchase. Assembly couldve been better, but I suppose thats more of a luck of the draw type deal as not everyones product will have dents or be defective. Ill be sure to come back and update my review if anything changes.
Decent and Functional
UPDATE: Ive been laying on it for a few hours now and while I was getting on my bed, I got startled because the bed slightly dipped with a pop. I picked up the mattress and I saw that the a few bars werent in the little notches that hold them in place. A few of the plastic caps that help secure the ends were pretty much bent and came off (pictured). Because the bars already werent a perfect fit (they have about less than inch of space), now theyre shifting from left to right so its not as secure. I also wouldnt recommend using the adhesive tape that comes on some of the bars to keep the mattress in place. The tape is a little too good and it lifts the bars out of their slots whenever I lift up the mattress which is kind of frustrating. Im probably going to move my mattress, flip the bars, and buy some sort of rubber to keep it in place instead. This bed frame would be a lot better if it had a better way to secure the bars. But I guess you get what you pay for at less than 100. I bought this frame for my full size mattress because I was interested in getting something that might provide decent storage space underneath. Its got 12 of space, and that was great, but I also decided to get some bed risers just in case. Box came a little damaged with a small portion of it torn open, but it wasnt a gaping hole or anything. I was just hoping nothing got damaged. Opened it up, took it out, and I had all the parts and / thankfully / nothing was dented. I got to assembling it and its very straightforward and not at all complicated. I will say that I think it took me a lot longer to put together than it should have. The reason why is because there was a part that was a little scuffed up and slightly dented (pictured). It was a part that would encase the other half of the frame, and the part that needed to go inside just, well wasnt (and was somewhat annoying because it wasnt even big). I was even starting to think I might have to return or exchange it. I probably tried to shove it in there for a good ten minutes thinking maybe I just wasnt getting a good angle. I ended up disassembling the part, grabbing a hammer, and using the claw to try and make the hole a little wider. It ended up working / thank god, so I guess it all worked out. The other side with the identical part was just fine. Also just a suggestion, but I would probably do step one, three, and then two. It just was a lot easier for me, personally, but to each their own! After assembling it, it seems sturdy enough. My mattress is a heavy one / probably 80 to 100lbs, and I, myself, am also a little heavy, but as Im laying on it right now it doesnt feel wobbly or anything. Overall, so far Im pleased with my purchase. Assembly couldve been better, but I suppose thats more of a luck of the draw type deal as not everyones product will have dents or be defective. Ill be sure to come back and update my review if anything changes.