
What You Need for This Project
Build the Base
Cut the Wood for the Base
Cut the 3/4-in. plywood into smaller sections to create the side-case bottoms/tops (A), dividers (B), side backs (C), end-case top/bottom (D), and the end-case back (E) (Project Diagram, Cutting Diagram and Cutting List). If you are building the queen- or king-size bed, there is an extra divider, and it’s used in the end case.
Tip: Each size bed has a different Cutting List and Cutting Diagram. These photos and instructions are for a queen size; included in these instructions are the variations to build full and twin sizes.
Frame the Base
Trim Veneer
Activate Glue
Sand Down Veneer Edges
Secure Dividers
Complete the Case
Build the Headboard & Mattress Support
Cut Headboard Panels
Trim & Sand Veneer
Cut Side & End Rails
Cut Side Supports
Tip: For a twin-size bed, no slats are needed under the platform. For a king-size bed, you’ll need two platform pieces to cover the larger opening.
Finish the Bed
Apply the Stain
Attach Side Supports
Add Side Rails
Attach the Headboard
Attach the End Rail
Install Slats (Queen Bed Only)
Rest evenly spaced slats (L) on the side supports and place the platform (M) on the slats (Project Diagram, Drawing 4).
Note: The twin bed does not require slats.
Add the Finishing Touches
How To Terms
Jump to:
- Build the Base
- Cut the Wood for the Base
- Frame the Base
- Trim Veneer
- Activate Glue
- Sand Down Veneer Edges
- Secure Dividers
- Complete the Case
- Build the Headboard & Mattress Support
- Cut Headboard Panels
- Trim & Sand Veneer
- Cut Side & End Rails
- Cut Side Supports
- Finish the Bed
- Apply the Stain
- Attach Side Supports
- Add Side Rails
- Attach the Headboard
- Attach the End Rail
- Install Slats
- Add the Finishing Touches
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