How To Build A Full Size Trundle Bed

How to Build a Full-Size Trundle Bed

Building a full-size trundle bed is a great way to add extra sleeping space to your home without taking up too much room. Trundle beds are perfect for guest rooms, children's rooms, or any other room where you need extra sleeping space without compromising style.

Building a trundle bed is not difficult, but it does require some basic woodworking skills and tools. If you're not comfortable working with wood, you can always hire a carpenter to build the bed for you.

To build a full-size trundle bed, you will need the following materials:

4x4 lumber (for the frame)
2x4 lumber (for the slats)
3/4-inch plywood (for the platform)
1/2-inch plywood (for the trundle)
Wood screws
Wood glue
Sandpaper
Paint or stain (optional)

Once you have gathered your materials, you can follow these steps to build your trundle bed:

1. Cut the 4x4 lumber to the following lengths: - 2 pieces at 60 inches long - 2 pieces at 27 inches long 2. Assemble the frame by attaching the 27-inch pieces to the 60-inch pieces using wood screws. Make sure that the screws are countersunk so that they are flush with the surface of the wood. 3. Cut the 2x4 lumber to the following lengths: - 12 pieces at 54 inches long - 4 pieces at 27 inches long 4. Attach the 54-inch pieces to the inside of the frame using wood screws. Space the slats evenly apart, and make sure that they are flush with the top of the frame. 5. Cut the 3/4-inch plywood to the following dimensions: - 54 inches wide by 75 inches long 6. Attach the plywood to the slats using wood screws. Make sure that the screws are countersunk so that they are flush with the surface of the plywood. 7. Cut the 1/2-inch plywood to the following dimensions: - 54 inches wide by 27 inches long 8. Attach the trundle to the bottom of the frame using wood glue and wood screws. Make sure that the trundle is flush with the bottom of the frame. 9. Sand the entire bed to smooth out any rough edges. 10. Paint or stain the bed as desired. Your full-size trundle bed is now complete! Enjoy the extra sleeping space!