How To Make A Queen Size Wooden Bed Frame

How to Build a Queen Size Wooden Bed Frame

Building a queen size wooden bed frame is a great way to save money and add a personal touch to your bedroom. With a few basic tools and materials, you can build a sturdy and stylish bed frame that will last for years to come.

Materials You'll Need:

6 pieces of 2x6 lumber, 8 feet long
2 pieces of 2x4 lumber, 8 feet long
1 piece of 1x6 lumber, 8 feet long
Wood screws (2 1/2 inches and 1 1/4 inches)
Wood glue
Sandpaper
Finish of your choice (paint, stain, or polyurethane)

Tools You'll Need:

Circular saw or miter saw
Drill
Driver
Clamps
Measuring tape
Pencil

Instructions:

Cut the lumber.

Cut the 2x6 lumber into the following lengths: 2 pieces at 6 feet, 2 pieces at 5 feet 6 inches, and 2 pieces at 2 feet. Cut the 2x4 lumber into 2 pieces at 6 feet 6 inches. Cut the 1x6 lumber into 2 pieces at 6 feet. 2.

Assemble the side rails.

Place two of the 6-foot 2x6s parallel to each other, 5 feet 6 inches apart. Place the two 2x4s perpendicular to the 2x6s, flush with the ends. Secure the 2x4s to the 2x6s with 2 1/2-inch wood screws. 3.

Attach the headboard and footboard.

Place the remaining two 6-foot 2x6s flush with the ends of the side rails. Secure the headboard and footboard to the side rails with 2 1/2-inch wood screws. 4.

Reinforce the corners.

Cut two 2x6s into 1-foot lengths. Place the 1-foot 2x6s in the corners of the bed frame and secure them with 2 1/2-inch wood screws. 5.

Add slats.

Cut the remaining 2x6s into 2-foot lengths. Place the slats across the bed frame, spacing them evenly. Secure the slats to the side rails with 1 1/4-inch wood screws. 6.