Directions to Assemble a Bed

Metal frames have screw holes at each side to attach a head and foot board.

Beds, regardless of the size, require a frame to support the weight of the bed and the people on the bed. The most common type of bed frame is a metal frame made of several pieces that snap together. Once assembled, the box spring rests on the frame, and then the mattress is placed on top of the box spring. Because the frame bears the brunt of the weight of the bed, it is essential that it be assembled properly, otherwise, the bed will collapse.

Things You'll Need

• Screwdriver
• Adjustable wrench

Instructions

1. Insert the four leg inserts into the leg holes on the two long pieces of the frame. Insert the wheels into the leg inserts.

2. Unfold the support arms from the ends of each side rail.

3. Align the tabs on each support arm with the slots on the matching support arm. Insert the pegs into the slots and then pull the side pieces away from one another to lock the pegs into place.

4. Place the center leg cap securely onto the center of the center support bar.

5. Align the center support bar with the screw holes in the center of both side rails. Insert the included bolts through the screw holes and then thread the nuts onto the bottom of the bolts and tighten by hand. Hold each bolt with the adjustable wrench and tighten with the screwdriver until secure.

6. Press the plastic leg caps onto the ends of the side rails, on the side opposite of the head-board mounts.

7. Move the bed into place with the head-board mounts at the head of the bed. If installing a head board, place the head board in place and then secure the head board to the frame by inserting the bolts included with the head board through the head-board mounts on the bed frame.

8. Place the box spring onto the bed frame and then push it flush with the head board mounts.

9. Place the mattress on top of the box spring.

References

• Crate and Barrel: Metal Bed Frame Queen Size