Crib size mattress toddler bunk beds
I've been asked to post the plans or email them out. I will but with a strict warning: BUNKBEDS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 10. (by some government agencies, I am not sure which one) WHY: BECAUSE THEY FALL OUT. A good reason to pause. I'd never advocate doing anything that might harm your child. But I know my kids better than "Mr.Smith" does. Before you think about building it, think about your kids. Are they crazy hyper maniacs who like to pretend they are super man and jump off the rails of your porch? If so, bunk beds are a bad idea, no matter how old they are. I tried to think about all the possibilities when I made this bed. What if he tries and jump out? With the mattress depth it is maybe 3 feet off the ground. I've seen them dive off the back of the couch, so 3 feet does not scare me. You can have it go lower. There is a good 1.5 clearance between the bottom of my youngest head and the upper bunk. What if he rolls out? My child isn't a big "toss and turner", just in case, he is completely boxed in except at the foot. I guess if I wanted to, I could make some kinda door thingy so It would be like a crib of sorts. However, I think that would be worse than the bunk beds; the oldest might try and climb out. UPDATE: MY ORGINAL PLAN WAS TO USE 1 X 4 X 60 BOARDS BUT I SWITCHED THEM TO 1 X 6 X 60.
Specifications
| Project type | Bunk Bed |
|---|---|
| Room | Bedroom |
| Style | Children's and Kid's Room Furniture and Toy Plans |
| Difficulty | Beginner Projects |
| Estimated cost | $100-$150 |
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
Tools
- measuring tape
- square
- pencil
- hammer
- safety glasses
- drill
- circular saw
- jigsaw
- sander
- level
Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1
Add-on I had in mind
Step 2
Another add-on I was contemplating
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
I am unhappy because there ended up being a gap between the mattress support and the outside railing. My little one likes it because it is his cubby hole and my big one likes to throw things down it at his brother. I haven't fixed it yet. However, I think. a 1x4.5x28 board would cover the gap. It would make it "prettier", it would upset my little one. I am thinking about adding it to the bottom of the top bed to create a cubby for the top bed.
Finishing
Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.
Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/crib-size-mattress-toddler-bunk-beds