Build Your Own Bunk Bed Ladder

Camp style bunk beds.

Build your own bunk bed ladder.

A bunk bed will help you save space and make your bedroom look more organized and spacious. In most cases that s fine it s what you need. This is advertised as a beginner level project that will cost you between 100 and 150. These will be the rungs of the ladder.

A materials and tools list color photos diagrams videos and user comments are all included in this free bunk bed plan. Again a table saw is not necessary for this build. This bunk bed will take you one day to build cost less than 500 and is easy to moderate. Build at your own risk.

Determine slope of the ladder on its short edge hold one length of 2x4 in place against the upper rail of the bed and with the sliding bevel determine the angle you want to build the ladder in relation to it. When in doubt buy an extra piece or two of lumber. Don t leave them that way as you finish the ladder. The following link is for ana white s site where she walks you through the process of converting your simple beds into a bunk bed.

That way there are no sharp edges that can cause injury. So if you desire a little extra privacy then this would be a good option for you. Measure from the top of the base of the top bunk bed down to the floor. But in most cases 2 3 pieces of 1 x 3 lumber that are 8 feet 2 4 m long should suffice.

The end of a piece of wood is square. Build this bunk bed 18. And the reason is that the bottom bunk can be hidden with a curtain. Bolt the rungs to the two side pieces.

This easy to build design will cost you somewhere between 100 150. 2x2 material is needed for the slats to rest on in this bunk bed. For the top of a bunk bed ladder however you don t want square. The ladder is screwed into the rungs using 2 inch screws and glue.

You can use 2 x 4 lumber instead if you prefer to have beefier treads. Bunk beds can be dangerous if done wrong. Make an arc and then cut and sand so you round the top. Cut five 1 1 2 foot pieces from the third 2 by 4.

At the backside of the foot of the 2x4 mark where it will meet the floor. The amount you ll need depends on the width of your ladder stairs and the number of treads required. Somewhere in this video i will give you tips on how to make your ladder and show you possib. This is another bed that would make you feel like you have your own personal oasis every time you step foot in your bedroom.

This guide will use a 15 degree angle. For me it s cheaper to purchase 2x4 stock and make my own 2x2s so that s the route i went. Diy has a free bunk bed plan that builds a great looking freestanding bunk bed with two twin bunks and a ladder. This is how long.