How To Build A Queen Size Floating Bed Frame

How to Build a Queen Size Floating Bed Frame

A Queen size floating bed frame is a great way to add a touch of modern style to your bedroom. It's also a relatively easy project to DIY, even if you're a beginner. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to build your own.

Materials You'll Need:

- Two 2x4s, cut to 8 feet long - Two 2x4s, cut to 4 feet long - Two 2x4s, cut to 3 feet long - One sheet of 3/4-inch plywood, cut to 5 feet x 5 feet - Wood screws - Wood glue - Drill - Countersink bit - Circular saw or miter saw - Level - Measuring tape - Pencil

Step 1: Assemble the side rails

- Take two of the 8-foot 2x4s and place them parallel to each other, 5 feet apart. - Attach the 3-foot 2x4s to the ends of the 8-foot 2x4s, using wood screws and wood glue. - Make sure the 3-foot 2x4s are flush with the ends of the 8-foot 2x4s.

Step 2: Assemble the headboard and footboard

- Take two of the 4-foot 2x4s and attach them to the ends of the 5-foot 2x4s, using wood screws and wood glue. - Make sure the 4-foot 2x4s are flush with the ends of the 5-foot 2x4s.

Step 3: Attach the side rails to the headboard and footboard

- Place the side rails inside the headboard and footboard, making sure that they are flush with the top of the headboard and footboard. - Attach the side rails to the headboard and footboard using wood screws and wood glue.

Step 4: Attach the plywood to the frame

- Place the plywood on top of the frame, making sure that it is flush with the edges of the frame. - Attach the plywood to the frame using wood screws.