I am considering this bed - but it would be my bed, not a guest bed. How well does this stand up to *daily* rather than occasional use?
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Eileen,I don't see a problem with it being used daily at all. We use it when the grandkids come over and they just love it. The hardware package is top notch. It is strong and nothing cheap about it. The instructions are good and the dvd is exceptional. I had the dvd in my computer in my woodshop and would watch it and repeat what I watched. It was great. I hope you buy one, because you will love it. --- Dave
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It will do very well whether it's used daily or otherwise. The mechanisms are very sturdy & well built
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I think it would be fine! I have had multiple guests since I put it in. I had it built (modified plans) to accommodate a deeper mattress (15 inches) than the one that the plans call for (12 inches). The mechanism is strong and smooth, easy to operate. I am sure it would be fine!
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I am in the process of installing it so we have yet to sleep in it. The Murphy bed accommodates only an inner-spring mattress (no box springs) and no comfy pillow top. Just a plain vanilla inner-spring mattress. So I do not anticipate that I would want to use it as my primary bed. However, if you are young and hardy and have no other choice then it could work. I expect it to be more comfortable than a futon bed and about as comfortable as a good convertible sofa bed. In fact, had I purchased a convertible sofa bed for the man-cave instead of a regular sofa, then I would not be assembling the Murphy bed. I am in the process of installing it so we have yet to sleep in it. The Murphy bed accommodates only an inner-spring mattress (no box springs) and no comfy pillow top. Just a plain vanilla inner-spring mattress. So I do not anticipate that I would want to use it as my primary bed. However, if you are young and hardy and have no other choice then it could work. I expect it to be more comfortable than a futon bed and about as comfortable as a good convertible sofa bed. In fact, had I purchased a convertible sofa bed for the man-cave instead of a regular sofa, then I would not be assembling... » Read More I am in the process of installing it so we have yet to sleep in it. The Murphy bed accommodates only an inner-spring mattress (no box springs) and no comfy pillow top. Just a plain vanilla inner-spring mattress. So I do not anticipate that I would want to use it as my primary bed. However, if you are young and hardy and have no other choice then it could work. I expect it to be more comfortable than a futon bed and about as comfortable as a good convertible sofa bed. In fact, had I purchased a convertible sofa bed for the man-cave instead of a regular sofa, then I would not be assembling the Murphy bed. « Show Less
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I am in the process of installing it so we have yet to sleep in it. The Murphy bed accommodates only an inner-spring mattress (no box springs) and no comfy pillow top. Just a plain vanilla inner-spring mattress. So I do not anticipate that I would want to use it as my primary bed. However, if you are young and hardy and have no other choice then it could work. I expect it to be more comfortable than a futon bed and about as comfortable as a good convertible sofa bed. In fact, had I purchased a convertible sofa bed for the man-cave instead of a regular sofa, then I would not be assembling the Murphy bed.
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I only use it at work for a travel bed. I would not use this as the regular sleeping bed because it does not have enough stuffing to support the joints. It does wash well and travel well.
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I think it will hold up with daily use as much as any other hot pot (provided you don't let it run dry!) I have had mine several months and I don't have any problems thus far.
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I actually suggest doing that. We have had this bed for 5 years. After about 2 years the supports that came with it snapped. They were thin and I worried about them breaking to begin with . I wish we had added our own 2X4's from the get go.
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Mine has held up pretty well. It doesnt get used everyday but pretty often. Only complaints are its made of pine not a hardwood so it dents/scratches fairly easily but I would buy it again.
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We've had ours for about 2 years and it's holding up just fine. (We use it as a game table so its not used every day.)
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I think it would work. As to how long it wil last..who knows for sure? But for the price I think it would be okay to try it for a day bed.
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have had it up maybe a year. it's holding up great. although i don't go into it every day.
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Ours has held up great! We have had ours for a few years now with no issues and we use it almost every day.
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I've had mine since April 2013 and even though I don't use it daily, it's held up fine after over a year of use. Just don't try to stuff it too full and you should be fine.
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I have had it almost a year and it is holding up great. I love this bed it is extremely comfortable and it still feels brand new. I have not had any problems with it lacking in support and it still doesn't have any permanent indents. It pops right back into place just like new.
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I have had mine for about six months and it has held up well under daily use. Seems to be the same as when I bought it. I am a large person also.
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I've had mine since December and haven't had any issues. It seems pretty durable for me. It doesn't get sticky when it's warm, that's the beauty of fake leather! I say it's a pretty good deal! I've had two friends stay the night and use it as a bed so it's been put to good use!
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I wouldn't recommend it as a bed. Maybe occasionally for guest. Everyday use as a bed though and this sofa will start to show wear and tear. It's an excellent value and mine looks and feels great after about 4 months of use but at this price, quality of materials are questionable.
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Ours doesn't get a lot of use, but I don't see where it would break under normal use. It feels sturdy.
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The bed feels pretty solid. I have a tempurpedic mattress on it and it fits well/doesn't creak or shake. My partner and I weigh about 300 pounds combined so we aren't particularly putting a lot of strain on it, but I toss around in my sleep and haven't felt unstable nor have I heard any squeaking in the 6 months I've had it.
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I wouldn't say this is an everyday use couch. It's fine for a sitting room used infrequently but if your concerned about it wearing out if intended for everyday use I would recommend you find something more durable.