Measure the ceiling height.
Diy metal loft bed.
Create the top frame by attaching one 2 by 4 to the end wall and one to the side wall with lag bolts through the boards and into wall studs.
The fine employees at your local pipe store will assist you with the cutting and threading.
How to build a loft bed step 2.
Measure the mattress adding a couple of inches on both sides for sheets and blankets and adding about 2 feet to the length to create a sitting platform.
A few tips for building your diy loft bed make sure to pre drill all holes when screwing your boards together to prevent the wood from splitting.
Everything is in order.
Step by step plans to build your own.
This is used to grab the pipe and tighten it in its socket.
Using your measuring tape determine the loft area in which you want to install your diy loft bed.
If the height of your ceiling is too low for a loft space or the height of your diy loft bed isn t measured correctly you might end up installing the pieces in the wrong places.