ᐅ Sturdy IKEA double beds, manufacturer / beds / beds / for overweight individuals
Created on: 7 Mar 2017 20:04
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Antarctica7 Mar 2017 20:04Hello everyone,
we are having some issues with the stability of IKEA double beds. Neither of us is particularly light; together we weigh about 220 kg (485 lbs).
First of all, there was an Aneboda bed that was used by only one person (me) for a long time. From the end of 2008 onward, it was used by both of us; and after just one or two weeks of sleeping together on it, the side rails pulled out. The sides were made of particleboard only about 10 mm (0.4 inches) thick.
So, we went for thicker and more solid wood: a Brimnes bed with drawers, around 2009. In this one, the side panels rest on the central wooden support by only two to three millimeters (around 0.1 inch); then, the metal brackets bent and pulled out, the particleboard edges broke off, and the middle part sagged. I tried to patch it up until the next move, then we got rid of the bed.
So, avoid IKEA wooden beds. Next attempt: the metal bed SVELVIK in 2013. You constantly have to retighten the screws, which is frustrating because they are hidden inside and you have to reach through a small hole with a special curved hex key made just for SVELVIK, almost like you’re a surgeon. Now two of the screw heads are stripped and can’t be tightened anymore, so that’s that.
The only component that has lasted all these years is the center beam.
I’m slowly getting fed up with IKEA beds. Is there some trick I’m missing?
Which stable, reliable, and durable bed would you recommend, suitable also for heavier individuals? Not just IKEA-specific, but in general.
we are having some issues with the stability of IKEA double beds. Neither of us is particularly light; together we weigh about 220 kg (485 lbs).
First of all, there was an Aneboda bed that was used by only one person (me) for a long time. From the end of 2008 onward, it was used by both of us; and after just one or two weeks of sleeping together on it, the side rails pulled out. The sides were made of particleboard only about 10 mm (0.4 inches) thick.
So, we went for thicker and more solid wood: a Brimnes bed with drawers, around 2009. In this one, the side panels rest on the central wooden support by only two to three millimeters (around 0.1 inch); then, the metal brackets bent and pulled out, the particleboard edges broke off, and the middle part sagged. I tried to patch it up until the next move, then we got rid of the bed.
So, avoid IKEA wooden beds. Next attempt: the metal bed SVELVIK in 2013. You constantly have to retighten the screws, which is frustrating because they are hidden inside and you have to reach through a small hole with a special curved hex key made just for SVELVIK, almost like you’re a surgeon. Now two of the screw heads are stripped and can’t be tightened anymore, so that’s that.
The only component that has lasted all these years is the center beam.
I’m slowly getting fed up with IKEA beds. Is there some trick I’m missing?
Which stable, reliable, and durable bed would you recommend, suitable also for heavier individuals? Not just IKEA-specific, but in general.
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IKEA-Experte7 Mar 2017 22:51Hello,
I would first replace the damaged screws and try to prevent them from loosening using spring washers, lock washers, or threadlocker.
Particleboard is simply not suitable for a bed. Hemnes and TYSSEDAL are made of solid wood.
Alternatively, I would look for wooden beds. They can definitely build beds that can handle higher loads accordingly.
I would first replace the damaged screws and try to prevent them from loosening using spring washers, lock washers, or threadlocker.
Particleboard is simply not suitable for a bed. Hemnes and TYSSEDAL are made of solid wood.
Alternatively, I would look for wooden beds. They can definitely build beds that can handle higher loads accordingly.
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