How to Create a Platform Bed Cheap
If you are in the market for a new bed and want to keep costs down, consider building a platform bed. A platform bed has a base that consists of a raised horizontal surface that supports just a mattress. A platform bed traditionally sits close to the ground and eliminates the need for a box spring or mattress support. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Two 8-foot pieces of 2-by-12
- Two 5-foot 9-inch pieces of 2-by-12
- Two pieces of 1-inch plywood 8 feet by 3 feet
- Four pieces of 11-1/2 inch 4-by-4
- Screw gun
- Measuring tape
- Pencil
- Wood screws
- Carpenter's square
- Wood stain
- Paint brush
Instructions
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Place the pieces of plywood on a flat surface even with each other.
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Make measurements at 2-foot intervals along the seam of the boards.
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Place a piece of 4-by-4 at the 2-foot measurements so that it straddles the seam. Screw the 4-by-4s into place with four screws from the top.
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The 5-foot 9-inch pieces should be in between the 8-foot pieces and be even with the edges of the longer boards. Make sure the corners are at right angles with the carpenter's square and screw the frame together.
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Place the piece of plywood on top of the frame so that the pieces of 2-by-4 are inside the frame and touching the ground. Make sure the plywood fits evenly with the edges and screw it into place along the perimeter.
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Stain the platform with the stain of your choice. Once the stain is dry, place a mattress on top of the frame.
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Tips & Warnings
This platform bed should fit up to a queen mattress. If you need a bigger mattress, get longer boards but follow the same process.
The frame with the plywood is not enough to hold the weight of a person plus a mattress. The 4-by-4s under the plywood are needed for support
