How to Build a Sleeping Loft
Building a sleeping loft is a fantastic object to build. It's particularly useful in a room in your home that doesn't have much floor space. You can use much of the floor space by building a sturdy loft without nagging concerns about the need for additional bed space. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Two boxes of deck screws
- Joint braces
- Hammer
- 4x4's
- 3/4" Plywood
- Small piece of carpeting
- Circular saw
- Power drill
- Nails
- 2x4's
Instructions
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Determine how large you want the loft. Measure the loft carefully.
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Use the deck screws to build the frame of the loft. The perimeter of the frame will be composed of two 2x4 inches and the cross-members 2x4. The longer section of the loft will be composed of the joint braces. Raise the loft. Screw the 4x4's into the loft.
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Place the plywood on top. Screw it into the 4x4s. Put two braces from the 4x4s to the ground to prevent the loft from wobbling. This is done by cutting a diagonal section of the 2x4 and setting it against the 4x4. Set it until it no longer moves. Screw it into the 4x4.
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Nail carpet on the top of the plywood. Confirm that the loft is strong. Put the mattress on the top of the plywood.
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