I like this bunk, but would like to use it WITHOUT the slide. Is it integrated, or can the bunk function/look nice without it?
280508
It is actually much nicer without the slide, we did not screw the slide in, it's still very sturdy and safe when we take it out of the closet and use it.The slide also makes the bed take up a lot more space!This bed is cel lent and sturdy, I set it up by myself with help from my 6 year old just once, it did take @ 3 hours and I am very very good at building.
280509
We have been extremely happy with the loft bed we purchased. The bed would both look nice and be very functional without the slide. Very happy with our purchase and our daughter really liked it. The only complaint I have is that we had to purchase our own Velcro adhesive for the tent curtain part, as the quality of the adhesive included with the bed was less than desirable. A small price to pay for a great bed:)
158736
we got a bunky board which was suggested since we were going to use bed rails and a box spring would have been too thick. For a child you don't need the box spring but for an adult I would suggest it. I love this bed. I have 2 daughters and we got the first bed for our oldest when she was out of the crib and now that our second daughter is out of the crib we got another of the exact bed. We did spend a bit more on good mattresses but they both love their beds.
858224
Yes, the slide/ladder can be reversed. Also, the bed is good for the price.
623034
Well I also bought a foam mattress and did not buy the bunks and everything is just fine. It has planks about 2 or 3 inches apart so it not like the mattress comes out in between.
2263621
No. This was one of my few complaints. The bed needs the heavy metal slide attached for support.
2053051
The trundle that I have it on has a spring base so I am not using a box spring with it. As I remember bunk beds usually have either slat supports or spring supports so I would say no a box spring shouldn't be needed
1392329
The slide needs to be on for stability. If you remove it then the bed isn't stable (as per instructions).
1853538
That is a great idea. The top bunk isn't locked in, except for pegs holding it in, but due to the weight of the frame I would suggest two or three people to help remove it. Depending on how you attached the ladder you may have to unscrew a few screws but it is not difficult. Also, I would remove the mattress to make it a little lighter. I hope this helps and enjoy your company!
593820
Like some of the other posters said, the sliding mechanism is going to move out. I think just shimming the base of the track would be a good idea. Might limit what items you can actually put in the drawer, though, height-wise.
309820
There's a little slide. Not bad. I have an odd depth mattress so it adds to it somewhat. I'm not unsatisfied with it. It's certainly better than what I can get locally in my small town.
1392328
Yes you can take the slide on and off, but it can only attach to the one side. Also, bed is a little sturdier with the slide attached (then again my kid jumps on his bed a lot).
1565374
No there is no need for a bunkie board unless you want to raise the mattress up a few inches.
377462
We have those wooden slats that are attached with fiber strips. (They come rolled up - Ikea) a box spring would make it too tall for a bunk bed. Several pieces of wood would probably work. For comfort, you don't need a box mattress.
201435
You can put it on either side of the bunk. I have it on the opposite side of what the picture shows.
444780
We haven't yet, and find this is a problem given the bed we are using, which has no slat close enough to the bottom of the mattress to allow us to tuck in the top sheet. The bed's already pretty high, so we're thinking bunkie boards. It's perfectly comfortable without a box spring.
1064136
No, the staircase bunk beds are not designed to be used as 2 separate beds.Regards,Kristin BabekPresidentMomsBunkHouse
1229697
I would say, No. There is a strap to wrap around a box spring mattress, for stability. A bunk bed does not have a box spring mattress. The strap would have to be wrapped around the frame, thus, being visible.