For beds, slats can be made exclusively from wood. The most commonly used are birch and poplar. This material was chosen for its flexibility and resilience. Wood also contributes to excellent ventilation of the mattress.
A double bed with slats is an ideal orthopedic sleeping option.
Experts believe that 30 slats are enough for a double bed, and several times less for a single bed. Manufacturers do not adhere to this opinion and place 20-22 pieces. But if you decide to make slats and a bed with your own hands, you can independently calculate their number.
Double bed option with a standard set of slats.
The benefits of making furniture yourself
Among the advantages of making your own bed and slats, the following factors are noted.
- Environmentally friendly. Natural material, that is, wood, cannot adversely affect human health.
- Durability. A product made with your own hands will last for many years. The bed can withstand heavy loads, which confirms its strength.
- Custom size and design. The bed will be made with your own hands according to your drawings. You can adjust its size and shape to the desired parameters. You don't have to look for a place to place a large bed.
- Saving. This applies not only to indoor space, but also to funds. You independently calculate the amount of material needed and purchase them. This will cost several times less than buying a ready-made product in a store.
Option for self-installation of lamellas
Final stage
Now you can proceed to assembling the slatted base. These are cross bars that support the mattress and prevent it from deforming.
Slats at the base of the sofa
The lamellas must be attached to the metal frame using metal fasteners.
If you carry out all the steps strictly following the drawings, you will not have any problems with installation. At the final stage, the base should be treated with sandpaper and coated with varnish.
The chalk holder can be completely invisible, but at the same time as durable as possible.
You should carefully consider the choice of covering for the finished bed. After all, it must completely fit into the interior of the room. Before coating the product with varnish, it is recommended to first tone it. Stain is suitable for this.
Reinforced metal fastening for wooden slats
It should be applied evenly using a brush. The surface should be varnished only after the stain has dried. It is necessary to make 2 layers of varnish.
Bed slats, what they are, selection criteria
The comfort and convenience of furniture for sleeping and relaxing largely depends on the mattress and frame. The slats for the bed are of great importance, because they provide the strength and springiness of the structure. The quality of sleep is affected by the material of manufacture, size, number of plates, and type of holders. To get the maximum benefit from a bedroom furniture model, you need to take into account all the nuances.
What are they?
Lamels (lats, latoflexes) are flat boards that are attached to the sides of the bed frame. They create a base on which the mattress is placed. Thanks to the slightly curved C-shape, the wooden plates spring back and provide the necessary shock absorption for the body. High-quality orthopedic lamellas retain elasticity throughout their entire service life. This property is achieved thanks to the longitudinal wood fibers of the boards and special adhesive impregnation. In addition to the fact that the battens act as a platform for the mattress, they also provide:
- ventilation and dryness of the mattress filler;
- noiseless design when turning the body;
- orthopedic effect;
- uniform distribution of load on the frame;
- easy repair or replacement of damaged elements.
The slatted base promotes the timely evaporation of moisture from the surface of the mattress. Thanks to this, conditions for the development of pathogenic microflora are not created. However, if the room maintains consistently dry air, wooden structures may dry out. To avoid cracks, it is recommended to periodically wipe the bed slats with a damp cloth.
What if repairs were needed? How to change them
To dismantle the strip, it is bent towards the bend until it comes out of the groove, after which it moves to the side. This may be necessary if the bed frame needs to be repaired. If the lamella is broken, it is not recommended to glue it; it would be correct to replace it with a new one.
To dismantle the lamella, which is fixed with special holders, you will need a hammer, pliers, and a screwdriver. It is easier to remove the holder if you first remove the damaged lamella. Dismantling is carried out based on the type of holder and the method of its fixation. It may be necessary to remove the fixing pins, remove the brackets, and unscrew the screws.
Required Tools
To assemble the bed yourself and make the crossbar, you will need a drill, cutter, and sandpaper. Also prepare a hacksaw and pencil. For measurement and accuracy, rulers, tape measures, and a square are useful. Among the tools needed to make a bed yourself should be a plane, a screwdriver and a jigsaw.
Installation of slats in the base of the bed can be done independently; this does not require any expensive equipment.
How to make the folding bed not squeak?
The mechanism of your sofa is quite easy to lubricate. Periodic lubrication is not
It will only eliminate creaking, but will also significantly extend the life
of the folding bed
. As a lubricant, you can use liquid technical oil, silicone lubricants, and even WD-40 aerosol (sold at any automotive store).
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Manufacturing process
After purchasing the required materials and preparing the tools, you should begin marking and further cutting them. It is recommended to adhere to the following rules in this process.
The ideal method for attaching slats is with metal fasteners.
Ortho frame for baby crib
After making the marks, you can begin building the frame.
It is recommended to begin assembly by measuring the parameters of the mattress that will be used on this bed. It fits freely into the frame frame.
Slats are increasingly being used to provide an ideal and durable base for beds.
Using the taken parameters, saw off 2 end and long boards, which will become the sidewalls.
Reinforced block of slats for a high-quality bed base with a high degree of load.
Gather the resulting pieces into a rectangle. To fasten them together, you can use wooden spikes or eyes. Cut holes with a jigsaw. Can be hollowed out with a chisel.
Orthopedic base with adjustable positions
The resulting eyes are lubricated with glue and connected. Align everything at a 90 degree angle and, using clamps, secure until completely dry.
Choose the type of lamella fastening that will be the most durable and reliable.
The frame is ready. It is quite reliable and strong. To make assembling the base of a wooden bed an easy process, you should connect the parts using self-tapping screws that have additional fastenings and metal corners.
Do-it-yourself bedroom repair
If all assembly rules are followed, the only thing that can cause a sleeping place to become unusable is a breakdown of the lamella or lath holder. Even an inexperienced craftsman can repair a bed with his own hands.
New low-quality holders have the appearance and quality of rubber, but over time they lose elasticity and break. As a result, you can hear the bottom creaking, and the slats often fall out of the fastenings. In this case, repairs are necessary. Replacing damaged base elements will have a short-lived effect, since they will be followed by other, equally low-quality parts breaking. The best way out is to improve the method of attaching the slats with your own hands.
Which lamellas are better – narrow or wide?
All lamellas can be divided into:
- Wide planks (from 50 to 70 mm). They are optimal for mattresses equipped with spring blocks or latex springless products. They are mounted at a distance of 4 to 6 cm from each other. Wide lamellas are convenient to use on tape, since if the length of the frame changes, they can be moved closer or further away.
- Narrow crossbars (from 30 to 40 mm). They are used for mattresses that have independent springs with high density. A grid of frequent narrow slats is used for folding beds, cribs and transformable beds.
By moving or moving the cursors along the bar, you can decrease or increase the stiffness in a specific area.
Important! The distance between narrow slats should not exceed their width.
Purpose of the cross bar
It has already been noted that instead of a crossbar, a thick sheet of plywood can be used. It is worth noting the advantages and purposes of the lattice in order to understand that it is preferable.
Selecting the type of fastening for the slats at the base of the bed.
Necessary materials
Before you buy everything you need and make the bed with your own hands, as well as slats, you should complete a detailed drawing. For a standard double bed you will need the following materials.
The process of distributing slats along the base of a single bed.
- 3 boards with dimensions 200x30x3 cm. They will become the walls and headboard of the product.
- 2 boards measuring 250x30x2 cm. They will become the sides of the bed.
- 5 bars, each length 200 cm, section 4x4. Needed for the manufacture of supporting structures, supports and legs.
- The rail measures 150x4x2 cm. It will become a crossbar at the base of the bed. The rail is needed to secure the headboard boards.
- Stain.
- Wood glue.
- Varnish;
- Self-tapping screws.
The lamellas can be attached either using fasteners or using self-tapping screws.
It is worth clarifying once again that the amount of material is indicated for a standard double bed. You should select everything in accordance with the parameters of the future product and drawings.
How to correctly insert slats into the mount.
