You can convert a bunk bed into a loft bed with ease.
Turn a bunk bed into a loft bed.
Position the legs on the inside of the bed frame.
Transform your bunk bed into a daybed by placing one of the long open sides against the wall using the lower platform and mattress as your daybed.
Place a leg on the floor on each end of the bed frame.
The diagonal brace will look like this after installed.
Once the bottom bunk is removed you can turn the space underneath the loft bed into an office.
Remove the ladder and the mattresses unscrew the bolts that connect the ladder to the bed frame remove the ladder and set it aside.
By removing it you render the loft bed unsafe.
Removing the bottom beam should not affect the stability of the bed in any way.
Slide the legs against the bottom of the railing that the box spring rests on.
Whether you re thinking of converting a bunk bed into a loft bed to create more space or because nobody sleeps on the bottom bunk the conversion process isn t too intensive and can be done right at home in a few easy steps.
Drive the 2 screws into the bunk bed frame at the bottom of one side and the top on the alternate side.
But one of the most important things you need to consider is the sturdiness and stability of the frame.
To turn a bunk bed into a loft bed you will need to remove the mattress and the ladder remove the bunking pins and bolts add a diagonal brace and replace the mattress on the top bunk.
In most bunk bed designs the lower bunk is the major stabilizing force in the system that is the bunk bed.
Replace the upper mattress and make the bed.
If you need the lower bunk only for sleepover guests a few big cushions will help turn it into a cozy sofa.
I reassembled the top bunk completely with the original screws.
Drill two evenly spaced pilot holes through the end of the bed frame and into the pillar posts.
You can also use reinforcement to make it sturdy if that be the case.
As well as making bedtime more fun our sturdy bunk beds and loft beds let you use the same floor space twice.
And underneath a loft bed is perfect for storage furniture or a desk or armchair.
Most of your conversion work will revolve around reinforcing the frame to make sure the bed is safe after removing the lower bunk.
I removed the bottom bunk and took it apart completely removing the individual slats from the running boards.
All you need is a few tools and a bit of time to accomplish this task.