How strong is the bed? My son while playing with friends normally runs over bed and mattress. What tools are required to assemble it?
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Hi Tapan,The South Shore platform bed can support a distributed weight of 350 pounds. To assemble the new bed you need to have a standard screw driver, a hammer, a Philipps or Robertson screwdriver. You can also contact our customer service for an assistance over the phone. We'll be more than happy to help you :)
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Hi Tapan, The South Shore platform bed can support a distributed weight of 350 pounds. To assemble the new bed you need to have a standard screw driver, a hammer, a Philipps or Robertson screwdriver. You can also contact our customer service for an assistance over the phone. We'll be more than happy to help you :)
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Hello Tapan,I would like to rectify the below answer. The South Shore Platform bed can support a distributed weight of 500 pounds. For additional information, feel free to contact our customer service at 1-800-290-0465 or visit our website at www.southshore.ca :)
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We bought 2 beds for our boys and the set up was kind if like looking at Ikea directions. Did take some time to bulid. Both my boys are pretty rough on their beds and have not fallen apart on us.
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I agree with the other moms - the tent is no big deal...they sell a lot of tents you can just pop up on the bed. My son never took to it anyway, we never really used it. better to get a tent you can at least set up on the ground and not just the bed alone.
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While we have not performed a "stress test" or applied engineering concepts I am predicting the bed will support 300 lbs (and probably more) easily. My slim 16 year old son uses this bed (6'0" and about 150 lb) however he and his friends (2-3 teens, probably 300-450 lbs) sit on it like a bench while "computer gaming" and the bed is stable. We have cross supports and a layer of press board supporting the mattress.
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I have only had it assembled for a few days now but it seemed to hold about 170 pounds just fine overnight. There are multiple boards holding up the mattress so the weight is displaced decently on the top bed (a slim box spring would probably give it even more strength - just don't get a regular box spring unless you don't mind that the head boards are even to the mattress. I had to return our box spring because of that & will be getting a slim box spring instead.). The bottom bed I would be hesitant on using a lot of weight since the wheels that support the bed do not seem as sturdy. Hope that helps. I have only had it assembled for a few days now but it seemed to hold about 170 pounds just fine overnight. There are multiple boards holding up the mattress so the weight is displaced decently on the top bed (a slim box spring would probably give it even more strength - just don't get a regular box spring unless you don't mind that the head boards are even to the mattress. I had to return our box spring because of that & will be getting a slim box spring instead.). The bottom bed I would be hesitant on using a lot of weight since the wheels that support the bed do not seem as sturdy. Hope... » Read More I have only had it assembled for a few days now but it seemed to hold about 170 pounds just fine overnight. There are multiple boards holding up the mattress so the weight is displaced decently on the top bed (a slim box spring would probably give it even more strength - just don't get a regular box spring unless you don't mind that the head boards are even to the mattress. I had to return our box spring because of that & will be getting a slim box spring instead.). The bottom bed I would be hesitant on using a lot of weight since the wheels that support the bed do not seem as sturdy. Hope that helps. « Show Less
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Just attach the legs (safer shipping it sans legs, less likely to get damaged). It only took a few minutes, and my 2 year old helped. Very sturdy.
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Yes the bed requires full assembly, but with some help, It should take about an hour to assemble. The directions are not too difficult to follow, so on a scale of 1 to 10 for difficulty, I rate it at 4, but that's because I don't like to follow instruction...This is my second time and my sons and I assembled both beds.
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There is some assembly, but I wouldn't consider it too difficult. The headboard is one piece, the footboard is one piece and they are attached by assembling the middle pieces in between and then screwing down the bed slat supports. The hardest part is moving the pieces around as they are large and heavy. I have a very small bedroom, so it was a little difficult to move the pieces in the right place in order to assemble. But overall, the number of assembly steps isn't bad because you don't have to assemble all the drawers and such (just attach knobs).
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I've purchased several pieces in this line. It was by far the easiest to assemble. I did it with my 8 year-old son and his friend in under an hour (once you make sure you sort out your parts/hardware and get your tools). :-)
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How long it takes depends on how good you are at "this" kind of thing. It is not easy - it is not especially difficult. If you follow the directions and are relatively strong - it's not a problem. I would recommend that you assemble it where you are going to use it as it is rather heavy. We didn't have to use any special tools - I can't remember if they came with it, but there was nothing uncommon that we needed to go out and buy.
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You have to screw all the pieces together. The bed is about a foot off the ground. My teenage daughter loves hers.
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If it's something you want to lean against a lot, I wouldn't. The bed is made of pressboard with a thin vainer over it, and I don't think it's that strong. If you just want something for decoration, or if the headboard is against the wall, it might work.
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It is like legos. My 9 year old put it together with no assistance. However, he is quite the lego kid so that may not say much!
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The bed was for a 13 year old boy and it has stayed on the bed so far. There is a bit of a ridge on the sides. If you have a problem, you could put somestrips of velcro on bed slats and mattress. We have not had a problem with it tho.
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My husband put it together with a few basic tools in about an hour. He is pretty handy. I think the average person could do it.
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It seems pretty sturdy to me. Keep in mind that adding a mattress will add height, and kids grow fast. Personally, I don't see why you would need anything in addition to a good mattress.
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My brother found it difficult to assemble. My brother called and paid a handy man to assemble this bed. On a positive note - once assembled - it is a very nice looking bed. It is worth it if you have someone that is very good with putting things together to help assemble. My brother (an adult at 170 lbs) has been using it for over a year, and it has held up nicely. The other reviewer said their bed fell apart, but so far the bed we ordered is fine.