I saw that this bed had quite a few negative reviews, but decided to try it any way because of the price. I am happy to say that the boxes the bed was shipped in were not falling apart, and the bed components were not scratched or broken. Though the bed is made of particle board, its a heavy particle board that seems decently durable. I was worried about scratching the vinyl finish while putting it together, but luckily I managed not to.
Once put together, the bed looks pretty nice overall. I will say that one of the biggest disappointments was the fact that one of the drawers is not usable because the holes where youre supposed to screw the rail in didnt line up with the rail itself. So, Ill have to find the proper sized bit and drill holes myself when I get around to it.
Also, one of the other drawers refuses to close all the way but its not that noticeable.
I was worried the bed would feel flimsy but it actually feels stable. Also, I read that some people fortified the inside of their drawers with plywood, but I didnt find this was necessary. The inside of the drawers are thin, but they work fine for storing clothing, which Im assuming is what most people would use them for.
I also read that some people found the wooden planks that support the mattress uncomfortable, I honestly dont notice them at all and it feels like Im laying on a solid surface.
In general, Im happy with my purchase. The frame feels stable enough, the drawers open and close fine and I like being able to store extra clothes in them to free up space in my dresser. Its obviously a cheap frame, but I think its good for the price (as long as whoever ships it to you takes care in delivering it.)
Much better quality than expected
I saw that this bed had quite a few negative reviews, but decided to try it any way because of the price. I am happy to say that the boxes the bed was shipped in were not falling apart, and the bed components were not scratched or broken. Though the bed is made of particle board, its a heavy particle board that seems decently durable. I was worried about scratching the vinyl finish while putting it together, but luckily I managed not to. Once put together, the bed looks pretty nice overall. I will say that one of the biggest disappointments was the fact that one of the drawers is not usable because the holes where youre supposed to screw the rail in didnt line up with the rail itself. So, Ill have to find the proper sized bit and drill holes myself when I get around to it. Also, one of the other drawers refuses to close all the way but its not that noticeable. I was worried the bed would feel flimsy but it actually feels stable. Also, I read that some people fortified the inside of their drawers with plywood, but I didnt find this was necessary. The inside of the drawers are thin, but they work fine for storing clothing, which Im assuming is what most people would use them for. I also read that some people found the wooden planks that support the mattress uncomfortable, I honestly dont notice them at all and it feels like Im laying on a solid surface. In general, Im happy with my purchase. The frame feels stable enough, the drawers open and close fine and I like being able to store extra clothes in them to free up space in my dresser. Its obviously a cheap frame, but I think its good for the price (as long as whoever ships it to you takes care in delivering it.)