Bunk Beds Review

Solid purchase but instructions weak

By Andy the Dad from Durham, NC on 1/30/2010

Pros:

Durable, Attractive Design, Comfortable

Cons:

Difficult To Assemble

Best Uses:

Kids Room

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It is sharp looking and solid. We looked and looked and feel like this is a great purchase for the money. But the directions are small and unclear so assembling it is a big chore. The pictures need to be better in the assembly manual. I made three major mistakes but I was able to figure them out eventually and go back and fix them. I think it took me about 6 hours total to set it up. After looking around a little, we bought the mattress that Bedroom Furniture recommends and it works well for the top bunk. You will need to provide your own regular size twin bed mattress for the bottom bunk. Guide holes were only drilled for 12 of the 56 slats so I had to use my drill to do the rest. All of the parts were provided. The bunk beds came in three boxes (46 pounds, 52 pounds and 66 pounds). The smaller two I could carry myself and the big one I could carry easily with another adult. We are happy with our purchase.