How to make a platform for a bed do it yourself and what would she look stylish and unusual? The master made such a bed, and we will analyze how he made it in this article.
Tools and materials:
-LED Strip Light;
-Two sockets with USB ports;
-The wire;
-Tester;
-Extension;
-Board;
-Plywood;
-A screwdriver;
-Fasteners;
-Screwdriver;
- Clamps;
-Hammer;
- Terminal strip;
- dowels;
-Roulette;
- Electric jigsaw;
- Danish oil;
-Miter saw;
-Black paint;
-Brush;
-Grinder;
-Glue;
Step One: Lumber Harvesting
The first step, the master cuts off the size of the parts of the bed. Then it processes them with a grinder with sandpaper of different grain sizes. The boards of the bed frame are painted black.
Step Two: The Headboard
The headboard is made of boards fixed on a plywood sheet. First, the master sews two plywood sheets. Then screws the boards on them. The lower part of the headboard is painted black, everything else is covered with Danish oil.
Step Three: Bedside Tables
On the sides of the bed at the head of the head, the master wants to fix the nightstands. The master makes bedside tables from a board. Fastens boards with dowels and glue. Before assembly, makes a cutout for a socket, switch and lamp. After assembling the nightstand, marks the installation site on the head and drills the mounting holes. The bedside tables will be attached to the head with bolts and threaded inserts. Covers shelves with polyurethane coating.
Step Four: Installation
Now you need to install the wiring. To the rear of the headboard along the contour, the master attaches the rail. Sticks on the rail LED strip. LED lights are screwed to the bottom of the nightstands. Sets the switch. Installs outlets. Makes wiring from the wall outlet to the outlet in the nightstands. Checks the installation by the tester.
Step Five: Bed Frame
Assembles the bottom frame. Boards are fastened together by corners and metal plates. In the middle of the frame sets the board. Along the perimeter, from the inside, the beam is screwed. The beam is screwed 5 cm below the edge of the frame. Installs cross rails.
A board is screwed to the upper part along the perimeter of the frame. Screws the frame to the head.
The bed is ready, it remains only to install a mattress.
The whole process of making a bed can be seen in the video.