BUNK BED - TheDIYPlan · BUNK BED Supplies Item Quantity Description 4x4x8' 4 Framing lumber 2x4x8' 10 Framing lumber 2x3x8' 5 Framing lumber 1x4x8' 25 Framing lumber 1x6x8' 1 Framing

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Item Quantity Description

4x4x8' 4 Framing lumber






4'x8' Plywood 1 14" thick



Finish Nails

Pocket Hole Screws 1 14" and 2 12" screws

Deck Screw 1 14" and 2 12" screws

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Step 1

First we will create 4 main post supports

at each corner of the bed using 4x4.

Notch 1 12" deep sections in two areasfor each post per provided

dimensions. The notch will

be used to insert 2x4


Step 2

Next we'll work on the

right side of the bed.

Take 2x3 and cut four

sticks at 33" long. Drillpocket holes on each

side of the stick. Also

cut 1x4 to 33" (x4) with

pocket holes for 1 14"screws

Step 3

Then take 1x4 and cut

it to 16" long (x20).

Using a table saw

Step 4

Next attached 1x4 (33"

long) to 2x3 (33" long)

using 1 14" screws. Make

sure that 1x4 is 3 4" in fromthe backside of 2x3. This

will allow you to place

chamfered 16 long pieces

flushed to the back of 2x3.

Use nail gun to attached

chamfered pieces to 1x4.

The last 16" board will not

fit so you will need to trim it.


Step 5

Now attached theseside rails to 4x4support posts using 21

2" pocket hole screws.You're done with the

right side of the bed.

Step 6

Next we'll work on

the left side of the

bed. Take 2x4 and

cut it to 33". Also

cut 2x3 to 16" long

and 15 12" long.

Step 7

Similar to steps 3, we're going to cut

1x4 to 16" long with chamfered

edges (x4). Also cut 1x4 to 14" long

(x2). Then similar to step 4,

assemble all pieces together


Step 8

Now we will work on

the shelf. Cut 1x4 to

provided dimensionsand assemble it using

nail gun with finish

nails. Make sure that

Step 9

Then cut 14" plywood to 341

2" x 33". Place it on top ofthe shelf and attach it

using nail gun.

Step 10

Now attached the

rail to 4x4 supportpost so that 2x4 is

just below theupper notch. Then

attached the shelf

below the 2x4

using nail gun.


Step 11

Now we will work on

the front rail. Take

2x3 and cut it to 72"

(x2). Then rip it so

that its 2" wide.

Step 12

This step is optional if you want to

build a window. For this step, take

2x3 and cut it to 28" and 39 12"(x2). Then take 1x4 and cut it to

28" (x2). Drill pocket holes as

show on a picture and assembletogether. Make sure that both

1x4s are attached 3 4" lower fromthe back side of 2x3.

Also take 1x4 and cut it to 72" (x2).

Now similar to step 3 cut chamfered

boards to 16" (x21) and finish

assembling it just like step 4. Do notattach it to 4x4 post yet, we will dothat later.

Step 13

Now take 1x4 and cut them to

provided dimensions and chamfer

each board just like step 3. Then

place these boards into the frame

you built from step 11 and attach

it using nail gun.


Step 14

Take 1x4 and cut it to 14"

and 18 12". Then usingtable saw split both pieces

in half. Place these boards

around the windowopening and attach using

nail gun.

Step 15

Next we'll build shelfs for the inside of bed. Take 1x4 and cut them to

provided dimensions. You may chose a different configuration of shelf

layout if you prefer. Assemble 1x4s together using nail gun. Cut 14"plywood and attach it to the backside of shelf using nail gun


Step 16

For this step we will bemaking the stairs. Take2x4 and cut to provided

dimensions. Assemble

together using 2 12" pockethole screws.

Step 18

For this step we will cut 3 4"plywood and place it on top.

Then cut 14" plywood andcover the sides. Use nailgun to attach plywood. Thestair area that are againstthe bed do not need to be

covered with plywood. If you

prefer, the plywood could be

covered with carpet.

Step 17

Now we will cut upper boards for

the stairs. Cut 2x4 to provided

dimensions and assemble using

combination of 2 12" deck screws

and 2 12" pocket hole screws.


Step 19

Now since we have most

of the major pieces

assembled, we will startputting the bed together.Take 2x4 and cut it to 79"

long (x4). Take the left

and right side of the bed

and slide the 2x4 into theupper and lower notched

area of 4x4 support post.

Step 20

Then take the lower shelf

and attach it to 4x4 postusing deck screws. The

lower shelf goes right

under the 79" long 2x4.

Similar to lower shelf,

attach upper shelf using

deck screws and place it 33

4" from the top of 4x4post.


Step 21

For this step we'll attach

the front rail using 2 12"pocket hole screws. Make

sure that the front rail

matches elevation of the

side rail.

Step 22

Then attached the window

section using 2 12" pocketscrews for upper

attachment and deck

screws for lower.

Step 23

Now take 1x4 that is 6 foot long and cut

them in half so that they are 36" long.

You will need 24 pieces that are 36" long.

Take 12 of these boards and spread

them out on 2x4 on the lower bed, then

12 boards on the upper bed. They will

need to be 2 3 4" apart. Cut 2"x1 12" blocksand place them between the 1x4 boards.

Use nail gun to secure them to 2x4.

This will prevent boards from sliding.


Step 24

Take 1x6 and cut it to 41"

and attached it to 2x4

using deck screws.

Step 25

Finally slide the stairs next to the bed, put mattress in and you'redone.

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