Upon receiving this package, I immediately knew that it was going to take some work. After all, other reviews put it at 2 hours for assembly (which is accurate to the instructions). Its a very heavy package so just have some help unless youre a stubborn single mom like me. I dragged it into the boys room and started it up.The instructions are accurate and clear, every object is labeled with a small and removable white sticker. I only needed assistance three times (to hold up the bars) so for the single assembler, this can be done alone with some patience.
Biggest tip is to not tighten the bolts until everything is in place. There were three holes that I couldnt match up on the top bunks rail. I left them since they were the bottom one and it seems sturdy. (Its an older kid sleeping on the top and hes adept at doing so without falling in the past.)
The whole bed seems sturdy in fact. Of course if you shake it, itll wobble a little, but all in all the bars under the mattress (while seeming flimsy) work well together. I took the advice of other reviews and used the cardboard of the box (THERE IS PLENTY) under the mattress to distribute the weight a little. A little bit of caution never hurts. Both boys (3 and 8) like being on the top bunk together and the bars havent bowed yet.
Planning on putting a few shelves up alongside it to give my oldest his own private space and when they are both older, the bottom can be removed to convert it into a loft. At least, thats what it seems like.
A solid purchase for my boys so far at a good price and I have no regrets. Well made and comfy!
Single mom assembly
Upon receiving this package, I immediately knew that it was going to take some work. After all, other reviews put it at 2 hours for assembly (which is accurate to the instructions). Its a very heavy package so just have some help unless youre a stubborn single mom like me. I dragged it into the boys room and started it up.The instructions are accurate and clear, every object is labeled with a small and removable white sticker. I only needed assistance three times (to hold up the bars) so for the single assembler, this can be done alone with some patience. Biggest tip is to not tighten the bolts until everything is in place. There were three holes that I couldnt match up on the top bunks rail. I left them since they were the bottom one and it seems sturdy. (Its an older kid sleeping on the top and hes adept at doing so without falling in the past.) The whole bed seems sturdy in fact. Of course if you shake it, itll wobble a little, but all in all the bars under the mattress (while seeming flimsy) work well together. I took the advice of other reviews and used the cardboard of the box (THERE IS PLENTY) under the mattress to distribute the weight a little. A little bit of caution never hurts. Both boys (3 and 8) like being on the top bunk together and the bars havent bowed yet. Planning on putting a few shelves up alongside it to give my oldest his own private space and when they are both older, the bottom can be removed to convert it into a loft. At least, thats what it seems like. A solid purchase for my boys so far at a good price and I have no regrets. Well made and comfy!