Overview
This finely engineered hardware is counterbalanced for smooth operation without binding or overextending. Mechanism uses a sophisticated piston lift system rather than old-fashioned springs that can snap back. Beds are held securely closed, and open gently for added safety. Steel pivot pin and bracket points install easily without adjustments. Includes instructions for basic cabinet construction and instructional DVD. Hardware available in Twin, Full or Queen Sizes.
- Perfect for small rooms and apartments!
- State of the Art piston lift system and counter balancing ensure smooth operation.
- Murphy Bed Hardware Kits include detailed instruction booklet and DVD for building a basic cabinet and for mounting the hardware.
- Locking design prevents bed from being lowered without first opening the legs.
- No floor mounting required; Cabinet must be anchored to the wall to ensure safety.
- Cabinet can be made of plycore particle board or solid wood.
- Maximum Mattress Thickness: 12"
- Recommended for standard mattress sizes; no box spring is used.
- High quality hardware kits carry a 10-Year Limited Warranty.
- Can accommodate for sleeping up to 1,000 lbs
Murphy Bed Basic Cabinet Dimensions
- Twin (#89616): 82-1/8" (H) x 42-7/8" (W) x 15-7/8" (D). Open Projection - 80"
- Full (#89624): 82-1/8" (H) x 57-7/8" (W) x 15-7/8" (D). Open Projection - 80"
- Queen (#89632): 87-1/8" (H) x 63-7/8" (W) x 15-7/8" (D). Open Projection - 84"
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Very good hardware for DIY bed in office. Great step by step building instructions. Bed turned out great.
Dallas H
on Sep 22, 2016
I purchased a Breda Bed Murphy Bed and aside from the other poor quality aspects of the bed it is downright dangerous to lower this bed. It has a spring system and with the weight of the bed on the base and then maneuvering the legs it is not suitable for a guest suite in a retirement home (if your a strapping young buck in college great, not if your 70 years old and older). Breda was of no help so I am hoping this kit will work and allow the bed to be lifted easier. We will see.
Barbara J H
on Sep 9, 2016
Very good hardware for DIY bed in office. Great step by step building instructions. Bed turned out great.
Dallas H
on Sep 22, 2016
online reviews have indicated that this kit from Rockler is the best on the market.
Robert F
on Sep 15, 2016
online reviews have indicated that this kit from Rockler is the best on the market.
Robert F
on Sep 15, 2016
I read some reviews and it sounded like a good product. I will be building this particular bed in a short queen since the mattress will come out of my RV that we replaced.
William H
on Sep 9, 2016
What is the difference between the basic and deluxe Murphy bed options?
BEST ANSWER: I believe the difference is in the locking mechanism and bed feet. With the standard kit, you create the legs out of wood. It becomes a feature on the face of the cabinet while the bed is in that stored position. With the deluxe kit, there are metal legs that retract in the storage position. I purchased the standard.
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- Ellie B on May 14, 2015
- Purchased on Dec 1, 2014
do you have installation instructions?
How high does the bed rest off of the ground? What is the leg height? I am wondering if I can build some sort of seating on the front that will use the vertical Murphy bed as a back rest but will act as additional support when the bed is folded down.
Vertical Mount Murphy Bed Hardware
BEST ANSWER: The leg is about 7 inches so that will be your ground clearance. I'm in the process of doing exactly what you described so I modified the plans. Is you're using 4x8 boards, you can add about 8 inches to the vertical cabinet height and adjust your plans accordingly. This will give you about 15 inches of clearance for the bench height. If you use removable cushions for the bench, that should provide adequate seating height.
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- Kate S on Aug 19, 2015
There are two vertical bed items: Item #: 46025 and Item #: 89624. What is the difference other than the price difference?
Vertical Mount Murphy Bed Hardware
BEST ANSWER: If you refer to the picture of the Vertical Mount Murphy Bed in the closed position you will notice the four decorative elements in the upper panels. Two of these fold out/down to become legs that the bed rests on.
The Vertical Mount Deluxe bed does not require these legs. As you can see in the image, it utilizes a fold down leg which pivots around the mattress when in the closed position.
The Vertical Mount Deluxe bed does not require these legs. As you can see in the image, it utilizes a fold down leg which pivots around the mattress when in the closed position.
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- David Staff on Dec 21, 2015
How about attaching a fold-out desk for use when the bed is not down?
BEST ANSWER: You should be able to possibly by attaching it to the bed with a piano hinge your similar him set upEnter an answer to this question.
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- Martin S on Jul 12, 2015
- Purchased on Dec 20, 2014
Is there any sort of safety lock with bed in up AND down positions to keep a child from activating? Considering this for a precocious autistic toddler.
BEST ANSWER: I've built two of these so far. They certainly lock in the up position, but not in the down; it's the weight of the mattress that keeps it down. For a toddler, it would not pose a risk in my opinion; although it's not too heavy for any adult to lift back into the up position, it would not really be possible for a toddler. In the up position, the release mechanisms are too high for your little one to reach.
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- A W on Oct 4, 2015
- Purchased on May 2, 2015
My basement ceiling is 86 inches from the floor. I would like to build the queen size vertical bed but the dimensions for the cabinet list it as 87 1/8 inches. Is it possible to make it shorter?
BEST ANSWER: You might be able to take an inch off the top since it has a little over an inch in depth. That area is also the strength of the top of the box so think about reinforcing that area since that keeps the structure from going out of square, then it will not close. You could also take a little of the bottom but then you will have to shorten the legs that are part of the front design or the bed will not be level. Also remember you may be tipping the whole cabinet up if you move it in flat and then tip up and need a little extra headroom. I was very happy with our bed just follow the instructions they were great.
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- Robert F on Oct 14, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 5, 2015
What would be a conservative total cost of wood estimate assuming I am buying lumber from a big box store?
BEST ANSWER: Yeah I think it cost me about two grand for everything for all the lumber all the hardware and it was a fun project good luck with your projectEnter an answer to this question.
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- STEVEN W on Feb 28, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 2, 2015
Do the plans come in Spanish? I live in Mexico and would like our carpenter to build this bed for us, but he doesn't speak English. Having these plans in Spanish would be a great help to us. Thanks!
BEST ANSWER: I don't know if they provide in Spanish, however what I can say is the plans provided are very detail and easy to follow. I am not a carpenter and I was ale to build my bed with ease.
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- DAVID B on Dec 31, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 3, 2015
I have an opening in the wall that is 18" deep but only 62 5/8" wide. Since a queen mattress is 60" wide, is it possible to build the cabinet narrower than the 63 7/8" to accommodate the size of the opening?
BEST ANSWER: Leif, I've built two of these and have very happy customers. I understand your issue, and it's PROBABLY ok to narrow it a bit. The bed is constructed with a little extra room all around to that the bed can be raised without having to remove all the sheets and blankets. Narrowing it by 1 1/4" will likely mean the bedding will have to be removed from the sides of the bed; just folding the sides of the bedspread up on top of the mattress will likely allow for the bed to fit OK into the up position. It's going to be a tighter fit than the bed is designed for, but I see no reason why it wouldn't work. In the picture here, you see the bedspread is draped over the sides of the mattress, just fold those sides up on top of the mattress, then close the bed, should work just fine. Hope this helps. Alan in Texas
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- A W on Nov 6, 2015
- Purchased on May 2, 2015
Is it possible to make the legs longer so the bed is higher up from the ground?
BEST ANSWER: Call the Create-A-Bed phone number on the front of instructions to ensure you make all the appropriate changes. They are very accessible and willing to take the time to help.
I raised my Create-A-Bed Standard Queen by 3-1/2 inches to match the height of the standard bed I was replacing. Aaron at Create-A-Bed graciously went through each page of the yellow and blue instructions that would be affected by the change in height. Basically, I added the height change to the length of the two vertical cabinet boards, and to all dimensions on the vertical cabinet boards that are measured from the bottom up. Again, you should call Create-A-Bed.
For my 3-1/2" height increase, Aaron explained that the two standard individual legs would not be strong enough to support the foot of the bed. We discussed using a piano hinge and a solid board the same width as the two face panels (like a shelf). With Aaron’s help, I decided to use the board and mount it with the hinges that came in the kit. I used 4 of the kit hinges (got 2 more), mounted as instructed (2 additional holes in face panels), and attached the board to all four hinges. This requires taking extra care to ensure each hinge is mounted square and at the exact dimensions on the board so the hinges would work in unison.
I raised my Create-A-Bed Standard Queen by 3-1/2 inches to match the height of the standard bed I was replacing. Aaron at Create-A-Bed graciously went through each page of the yellow and blue instructions that would be affected by the change in height. Basically, I added the height change to the length of the two vertical cabinet boards, and to all dimensions on the vertical cabinet boards that are measured from the bottom up. Again, you should call Create-A-Bed.
For my 3-1/2" height increase, Aaron explained that the two standard individual legs would not be strong enough to support the foot of the bed. We discussed using a piano hinge and a solid board the same width as the two face panels (like a shelf). With Aaron’s help, I decided to use the board and mount it with the hinges that came in the kit. I used 4 of the kit hinges (got 2 more), mounted as instructed (2 additional holes in face panels), and attached the board to all four hinges. This requires taking extra care to ensure each hinge is mounted square and at the exact dimensions on the board so the hinges would work in unison.
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- Kathy on Aug 1, 2015
I'm using a cot mattress (from Canada) which is approximately 30" wide. Looking at the kit, it seems that I should be able to build the bed to fit any size mattress. Is that the case or am I restricted to a traditional twin size as the smallest one possible?
BEST ANSWER: I bought my kit from rockler and modified it extensively. I'm an engineer and had the skills to do all the stress and moment calculations to make it work. If you're handy, the smaller bed may work ok but you may have to add counter weight to keep it balanced.
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- Dwight H on Mar 10, 2016
- Purchased on Feb 26, 2015
what is the profile as it is lowered? I have a ceiling fan in the room to miss. Wondering if they have a hardware kit that keeps the bed low as possible yet ends with it being off the floor
BEST ANSWER: So the bed pivots on its axis at the head board and rotates down. So if you take a stick of sorts and cut it the length of your bed, hold one end against the wall about a foot up off of the floor and just pivot it up and down you'll get an idea of the travel. The bed is at it highest point when it is stored as you pull it down the end actually moves lower. Hope this helps.
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- Jack D on Mar 10, 2016
- Purchased on Feb 3, 2015
How thick can the mattress be?
BEST ANSWER: We are using an 8-9in mattress because that is what was on our old bed. I would say you could use up to a 12 in mattress
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- Robert F on Sep 24, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 5, 2015
I would like to use reclaimed materials milled to 3/4" thick and glued up for the side and front (when closed) panels. Any reason this couldn't be done?
BEST ANSWER: Scott. I've built two of these and just about to start construction on a third one. Your question is a valid one!! There is quite a bit of stress on the side pieces where the hinges and lifting piston are located. There is virtually no stress on the front of the cabinet (the part that faces the floor when the bed is lowered. I assume you are trying to go for a somewhat "rustic" look to the piece as you are considering using reclaimed lumber. My suggestion would be to use plywood as recommended in the plans, then just face the ply with your reclaimed lumber. If possible, just mill the lumber down to 1/4" or less. The advantage to doing it this way would be structural strength and stability for the entire mechanism. The plywood provides structural strength for the hinges and piston, and eliminates seasonal wood movement so the unit functions perfectly in any conditions related to humidity and wood movement. The added weight of 1/4" material to the face and the sides would not create a problem. Hope this helps. Alan in Austin, TX
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- A W on Feb 2, 2016
- Purchased on May 2, 2015
will a memory foam mattress be too heavy? queen--8'' thick
BEST ANSWER: Probably not, the only problem is if the mattress is too light; the bed won't stay down if the mattress is too light. Having it too heavy wouldn't really be a problem. Just take a little more effort to lift it back up, but wouldn't create any problems with the mechanism.
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- A W on Dec 26, 2015
- Purchased on May 2, 2015
Bed thickness- with so many options for beds these days, pillow top, memory foam, cooling gel, the beds are thicker than a plan mattress. I purchased the basic full size kit. My question is how thick of a mattress is allowed so the bed can close properly?
BEST ANSWER: I believe that memory foam is not recommended since it sags in an upright position: it has no inner springs.
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- Dan G on Sep 29, 2015
I just want to put the bed in a regular closet (no cabinet). The closet opening is large enough for the bed to be stored in and come down. Will this kit allow me to do this?
BEST ANSWER: The answer is both yes and no, let me explain. The mechanism that hinges the bed, and the "pistons" that help raise and lower it, require very specific measurements for location and spacing to work correctly. The pictures shown include side cabinets for storage which are certainly optional. The instructions and the video that come with this set don't include these side cabinets. Making the bed fit into a closet is certainly possible, and without these side cabinets, it will work just fine. If you're thinking of making the bed and trying to attach the hinges and other hardware to the sides of the closet, this would be VERY difficult. Just build it as instructed, with the sides, "headboard", and top, then slide this entire assembly into the closet would be the way to do it. I've built several of these (never tried to put one in a closet though), and they work very well. I just bought another kit to make one for our guest room, and will be building it w/o the side "bookcases". This would be the way to go for your application too. Hope this helps. AW
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- A W on Sep 14, 2016
- Purchased on May 2, 2015
if you modify the Queen Kit to fit a King, won't it just require more strength to close the bed?
BEST ANSWER: You're correct in thinking that it will require more strength to close but the biggest concern is when opening the bed it will be extremely heavy and you could easily be knocked to the floor and pinned. Be very careful with changing the manufactures specifications.
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- Guy K on Apr 18, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 19, 2014
Must I use an inner spring mattress? I Love my mattress, it is made of light weight soy based foam. It is a queen size, 12" deep.
BEST ANSWER: No, you can really use any matress; it's the weight that needs to be checked. If your existing bed is either much heavier or much lighter than a regular inner-spring mattress, then the mechanism for lifting and lowering the bed will not work perfectly. If your mattress is too light, you'll need to add some weight to the bed-frame so the bed stays down when lowered, this is easy. If your bed is way heavier, then it's going to be difficult to raise it back up. The type of bed doesn't matter, it's the size and especially the weight that is important. Hope this helps.
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- A W on Apr 12, 2016
- Purchased on May 2, 2015
For the Full size deluxe Murphy bed hardware kit, are we able to raise the height of the bed when it is folded down? We would like about a total of 26 inches including the mattress off the ground.
BEST ANSWER: Should be no problem. When folded down ours is at 21" high and the bottom of the frame is 6.5" above floor. Three important things must be done. 1) On the two large vertical "frame members" mount hardware as described AND THEN add 5" more to the length and that's your new bottom cut off line. 2) the two "legs" that fold out also will need 5" added, but mount hardware from top of leg as described. Keep in mind you might want to make the "fake" legs the same length. 3) Molding height on bottom front may need to be increased. This new height should still leave room between bed frame and ceiling. Hope this helps..........Laird
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- Laird W on Jan 18, 2016
- Purchased on Feb 18, 2015
does the hardware for the end cabs and drawers come in a kit ?
BEST ANSWER: I just finished building this, along with the end cabinets, and no, there is no "hardware kit" for the end cabinet. All that is needed are hinges and knobs for the doors, these can be purchased at any hardware or home improvement store. The hardware for the bed mechanism is VERY specific for this design, the hardware for the end cabinets is VERY generic...available anywhere.
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- A W on Jul 2, 2015
- Purchased on May 2, 2015
Is it possible to modify the Vertical Queen Kit so that I can use 2 twin size foam mattresses side by side? The total dimensions for the mattresses would be 78" W x 75" L x 11" H and weigh 66lbs combined.
BEST ANSWER: As with most hardware applications, you can alter the overall dimensions to fit your needs. But keep in mind the bigger your mattress will also mean more wood framing so be sure to allow for the extra weight. Remember to keep the unit safe to handle, the engineers have designed the hardware for certain limitations for a reason.
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- Guy K on Aug 1, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 19, 2014
I had to move the bed and the pistons are now too long - how do I adjust them to a shorter length? Thanks
BEST ANSWER: The piston length is predicated on the spacing of the hinge pins and the insertion points of the piston connection pins. Moving the bed shouldn't have changed this spacing. There is no way to adjust the length of the pistons, so something must have gotten "out of whack" during the move. My only suggestion would be to see that the unit was reassembled correctly and everything is lined up and not binding. Sorry I can't be of more help, but misalignment or "out of square" is the only reason I can think of that would cause the unit to not function correctly after being moved.
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- A W on Jul 14, 2016
- Purchased on May 2, 2015
how do you anchor vertical beds to the wall? And can I put my full bed mattress in it? I need a lot ofo information as I've never done this before. How much wood is needed? Would like bookcases on either end, but I'll have to see how much room I have. hope to hear of you soon.
BEST ANSWER: Judy; So the bed frame you buy from Rockler comes with very detailed instructions and a detailed lumber and cut list. So for the full bed you will know exactly how much lumber to buy and the instructions show you which pieces of the bed frame to cut from each piece of plywood. i used Birch plywood for mine. The bed attaches to the wall via the header that you make in the kit. it is very easy to attach. The project is not hard it just takes some time. They turn out excellent, i made two twins and they work very well. I bought 10" high mattresses but i think the instructions say you can go up to 12" high mattress. As for the book shelves you'll just have to figure that lumber list on your own...Rockler may have a couple ideas on their website I'm not sure....Good Luck.
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- Jack D on Jan 6, 2016
- Purchased on Feb 3, 2015
Maximum weight of mattress please?
BEST ANSWER: According to the manufacturer the correct weight is for the queen size is between 65lbs and 80lbs
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- Rick H Staff on Sep 29, 2015
Is there any type of hardware available to make a type of bunk bed setup where the beds are above each other to save more space yet have two people in the same room?
BEST ANSWER: I am not aware of any hardware for a vertical mount bunk bed. It would seem you would run out of head room. You might try a horizontal mount single bed system but again head room would seem to be the issue. Good luck.
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- Robert F on Jul 13, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 5, 2015
What do you use to anchor the bed to the wall ?
BEST ANSWER: Before the top cap of the bed cabinet is installed, there's a lip on the top against the wall. I marked the studs, then used a 4" self drilling cabinet screw from Home Depot.
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- Vance P on Jun 30, 2015
- Purchased on Apr 19, 2015
How difficult is it to raise the deluxe queen bed by 3-4 inches from the floor (3-4 inches higher than simply following the plans)?
BEST ANSWER: Shouldn't be too dificult as long as you do the math requied ti add height to all peices necessary.
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- Larry S on Feb 16, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 11, 2014
I have a 14 inch memory foam/latex mattress, will this kit work with that size mattress?
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I built two Murphy Beds using...
I built two Murphy Beds using this hardware for our summer home. Exceptional product and design. I am about to build a third as a wedding gift for my niece. Understand the basic bed is straightforward and within the reach of any woodworker with basic skills, that can follow directions, has access to a sufficient sized space to handle sheet lumber (4'x8), and has access to the required tools. For more skilled woodworkers the basic plan can be enhanced with side cabinets, trim, lighting, to make a beautiful piece of custom furniture. I researched this carefully before building the first two about five years ago, and we (and particularly our guests) have been delighted with the results.
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The Vertical Bed Hardware Queen -...
The Vertical Bed Hardware Queen - Rockler Item # 89632 was excellent all the way around. The hardware is top quality and the detailed step-by-step plans, including a well done DVD video, helped eliminate any guesswork during the fabrication of the bed. I bought a new table saw to use in this project, and even factoring in the price of the saw, I estimate I saved $6,000 to $8,000 over what I would have paid for a factory-sourced Murphy bed of lessor quality.
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January 3, 2013
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This product is excellent. As others...
This product is excellent. Keep the DVD close at hand, watch it repeatedly and refer to it. Here is what they don't tell you. You should add the following to their list before you start: A flat unobstructed work surface, space, A long straight edge cutting guide (for cutting plywood with a circular saw) and a matching saw plate guide. A smooth cutting saw blade. Forstner drill bits are a must. Plenty of time is a must as you can't rush this, If you are under the gun for time forget it. You need some technical ability, if you can't screw in a lightbulb forget it. You need a mechanical pencil with a very fine point for marking cuts, Don't use a chaulk line to make your cuts {line is to thick} all cuts must be perfect. Miter box is a plus for square accurate cuts on the inner bed frame. All cuts must be perfectly square and true. Assembling components must be square and true. The product is great just make sure you have plenty of time and space to do a nice job.
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January 23, 2013
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I've done alot of various wood...
I've done alot of various wood working and DIY projects, but this was my first real piece of furniture from scratch. Plans: Easy to follow plans. Detailed enough for an experienced DIY'er. But not necessarily for a first time furniture maker. Since I used 3/4" plywood I wasn't sure how to finish the edges. It wasn't clear whether I should have made the measurements including the thickness of any edging used. To do it again, I would have used solid oak edging and adjusted the cut dimensions, and attached the edging before assembly. Also, the plans don't give any instructions for attaching the additional pulls. It just says attach. So I'm not quite sure the best way to do that. I'll figure something out. For attaching the bed stops, the plans say to use pan head screws, but the stops have countersunk holes and seem made for the small black screws included with the hardware. But then there are not enough of those screws for the other hardware. Quality of the hardware: Seems excellent and feels very solid. Operates quite smoothly. Ease of construction: I don't have a great setup for ripping large pieces of plywood, but was able to get pretty clean and straight cuts using a straight edge and circular saw. I created it as a slat style bed, instead of using the 1/4in plywood as a platform. I added some support down the center of the frame to keep the slats from bending in the middle of the span. It took me about 50 or 60 hours total, including a couple trips to the hardware store. Assembly and Installation: I was working by myself, and this was a bit challenging as the unit is quite heavy. I recommend getting some help. The bed fits just right into a nook in the bedroom where there had been shelving. The bed room has carpet and it was tricky getting the piece to slide back into the nook and be able to attach the pistons. I used some leftover oak boards and created a couple slider boards with handles that I could use. Then once back into the nook, levered the bed up a bit and pulled out the slider boards. Looks: It looks great now. Although I still need to stain, varnish, and put some veneer ply edging on to finish the edges. I have guest coming and didn't want to have the varnish still off-gassing when they got here. I'm very pleased so far with the product. It looks great and feels solid.
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September 11, 2011
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In view of the other reviews,...
In view of the other reviews, I just want to recommend that the design include a face frame on the side pieces to support them so that they do not bow out. If a face frame is not used with the 3/4" ywood sides, they will bow about 1/8"each, leaving a visibly uneven gap on each side when closed. It is visible, but not too bad. My unit is all maple with an antiqued finish to match some existing 50 year old dressers. The finish included dyes, stains and shellac. Ones side has drawers and a pull-out shelf! the other has a slant front desk.
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July 26, 2013
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My wife wanted to use a...
My wife wanted to use a spare bedroom for a craft and sewing room but we still needed it for a guest room. She asked about a Murphy bed and after a quick search I found this kit from Rockler. When it came in the mail I was expecting the box to be much larger than it was, I guess because of the price. The directions are excellent, both the printed and DVD instructions. Having the DVD is especially useful so you can see each step done. It's nothing fancy but the picture is clear and you can see everything you need to.The plan they provide is makes the construction as simple as possible. I didn't like the idea of the glue-on edge banding and screwed butt joints so I made some changes. I dovetailed the corners of the bed box and used pocket screws in a couple of areas to avoid visible screws. I also used solid wood for the edges, where the plywood would be seen, except for the bed box which I made from baltic birch and I let the edges show.After looking on the web at commercial Murphy beds, I liked one that looked like a two door cabinet. My wife had the idea of camouflaging the bed feet as coat hooks.It took me a lot longer (way too long according to my wife) but I'm happy with the result. The cost is relatively high for what you get but it seems to be high quality and there was obviously a lot of effort in the design, which you're also paying for.
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July 7, 2008
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I built the upright full bed,...
I built the upright full bed, and a bookcase to fill out the wall in a small bedroom / study. I found the plans and accompanying video CD very easy to follow, and the basic bed extremely easy to build. I modified my bed with can lights in the headboard, and a fold-up reading table and LED lights on the front. The wiring is run in a groove in the back edge of the plywood cabinet side. .I've been using the bed regularly for awhile now, and the hardware for this bed is clearly top-quality stuff and suitable for daily use.
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July 23, 2007
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I purchase several kits throughout the...
I purchase several kits throughout the years and my clients have not had any problems with the murphy bed. The detailed instructions are included for the DIYers as well.
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January 10, 2010
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I was changing a guest bedroom...
I was changing a guest bedroom into a quilting studio and asked my brother to build a Murphy Bed for when grandchildren visited. He proceeded to built the bed with the side bookcases to hold my quilting books. It was a great success and I am one happy quilter. Thanks a lot for excellent product and plans.
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November 17, 2008
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Poor construction sequence:
I have just completed, (all but top trim molding) my queen size vertical murphy bed kit and it is a beautiful piece of furniture, The hardware itself is very well designed and works great. This is my first murphy bed kit construction but I am a very advanced wood worker of 60+ years. My comments all relate to the various manuals and DVD that come with the kit. I have read and viewed all of them many times and I must say the manual I downloaded from your web site is by far the best way to go. I called and talked with your tech support about a question I had and was told that I MUST follow the green manual that came with the kit or else I would have problems.
I don't have room here but I have many suggestions on the sequence of steps to follow that will speed up the whole process and make your life a lot easier. I have wondered, all of the way through my construction, how much experience the writer of these manuals have in building one of these beds. I would love to talk with anyone who would like to know more about my experience's in building my bed.
Thanks and enjoy your new beds!!!!
I don't have room here but I have many suggestions on the sequence of steps to follow that will speed up the whole process and make your life a lot easier. I have wondered, all of the way through my construction, how much experience the writer of these manuals have in building one of these beds. I would love to talk with anyone who would like to know more about my experience's in building my bed.
Thanks and enjoy your new beds!!!!
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