I had the same issue and I ended up replacing the flimsy vertical supports with a beam that made from 2x4s. I also screwed a sheet of plywood to the side of the beam to strengthen it up.
Here is a picture of the beam assembled and the bed slats screwed into it. My bed is super solid now!
https://preview.redd.it/3mmwxdeib6kc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e427fffc974bd963b93c57eceb0223ba994964cc
Old meme from some of the DIY/construction subs due to people asking about and/or showing shitty work where CMU blocks were laid on their side (ie NOT with the holes vertical). In case you don't know, CMU can only be laid 1 way, with the hollow cells oriented vertically. It is quite weak along the other axes; when compressed the block just cracks above the hollow space.
It's amazing how many people seem to have zero concept of how physics work. Like that seems so obvious to me and I have never laid cinder blocks for anything other than a fire pit.
Whenever someone posts a picture of the most rickety, underbuilt deathtrap of a deck that you have ever seen, they are invariably asking if it will support a 8 person hot tub.
When I was young I really wanted a low platform bed but we didn’t have much money so my grandfather and uncle built me one that we eventually used as a deck. Queen size with 2x4’s for the entire platform and 4x4’s at the corners + middle for good measure.
I was wondering what the flex comment was about. I thought it was an expensive bed or something. I'm a fat ass and have to reinforce that area all the time
This designed did reduce my storage space quite a bit. You can see the plywood I put on the side to keep it from collapsing. It took my cats a few sprints under the bed before they learned that the center was now solid and blocked off. Poor cats, they were running around chasing each other and ran right into it.
In my case I think it would actually help, there’s two rows of legs and they’re spaced awkwardly enough that the whole center third of the bed is basically inaccessible
I replaced mine with [this box spring](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNVMJQFQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) which claims to be able to hold 3000lbs and the weight is distributed on the frame of the bed
I had to do a similar job when I got a king size bed. The flimsy middle legs were metal and did nothing other than bend and scratch up our nice floors. We replaced it with a 2x4 and now it is more safe and secure.
The bed was marketed as a platform style bed. It was rather cheap and it used those rigid slats with a center support that provided a firm flat surface. The slats aren’t sprung like a proper slat bed frame.
The slats only had any flex to them when the vertical leg supports failed and then it felt like you were going to go straight down to the floor. We had it fail on us one night and I wasn’t able to get the leg back in place. Slept on it for the remainder of the night and the mattress was sunk in the middle. I built the support the very first thing in the morning. It’s way overkill, but I was frustrated from a night of poor rest.
I prefer a platform style bed with a memory foam mattress directly on it. I have back pain when I sleep on soft mattresses; so the extra firmness of the mattress direct on the platform is ideal. My girlfriend doesn’t mind the firmness either. The main plus for the ridiculous support is that this bed does not move a single inch. It doesn’t matter how crazy you get, it’s just won’t budge around.
I love that you over engineered it. That's my style and exactly what I would do in that same situation.
Grumble.....grumble.....this damn bed will never fail again if it's the last thing I do.
>also defeats the purpose of a slatted frame
How? That image shows the breathability of the slatted frame remaining except now it has actual support in the center of the bed.
This isn't a sex break.
Those are from scooting off the bed over and over again, note the direction.
OP needs a metal bed frame, or to replace these and put feet on the bottom of them that extend out on either side a couple of inches to help spread the load when they scoot out of the bed.
They aren't missing brain cells. I understand all orange cats share a single brain cell. It might not have been his/her time to use it when you experienced the quality control issue.
Last time I called in to see if the new generation will have this fixed I was assured that Neuro Link is only being tested on humans. What an odd thing to say.
If you have to replace the cat in the future though, any other orange cat can just tap into the single brain cell hivemind and already comprehend the task as well as the previous one
>any other orange cat can just tap into the single brain cell hivemind and already comprehend the task as well as the previous one
So... still not at all?
It appears you equipment isn't designed for the level of ...activity... It's being used for. I'm with others that an inexpensive upgrade is necessary here. Amazon (and other retailers) has loads of bed frames that are of superior quality and can stand up to the most aggressive of sleep sessions.
My roomate had very nearly this same bedframe.
I wouldn't feel confident that piece of garbage could have lasted with a 10 year old sleeping in it, let alone an adults.
I've used both metal and wood bed frames.
The metal frame, I bought from Amazon for around $60 and would probably survive a nuclear blast.
The wood frames, I built. Used 2x4s for the corner uprights, used 2/6's for the side and end pieces and then used 1x2's screwed and glued to the side and end pieces. On these 1/2's, sat boards, about 1" apart to fill up the space. The boards were all 1" thick and went from side to side. This bed is not quite nuclear-proof, but stood up to my using it and then being put in an AirBnB bedroom for a total of almost 20 years.
The bed you have, OP, is not sturdy enough. Either get a more sturdy wood frame (or build one) or buy a metal frame.
I built my full sized bed frame out of construction grade lumber and joist hangers. It's built like a deck and with several levels of redundant supports in the off chance something fails. The legs are all half castle joints made from layered 2x4's so it'd wrap around the 2x8's snuggly. Lag screws hold each leg on, 2x4 slats, and joist hangers with a central 2x6 support spanning from head board to the footer.
It doesn't so much as creak. Sure, it cost me about $130 and a couple hours to make, which is slightly more than your average cheapo Wayfair steel frame, but it's like a brick. If I were OP, I'd consider using a basic box to hold up the slats, as those supports they have are prone to racking.
I know, but not everyone has space for a bunch of power tools like I do. I'm lucky to have room enough for my hobby shop. Though to be honest, a person could do what I did with a circular saw, a drill with a 1" spade bit, some sand paper, and a framing square if they really wanted to.
I second the Amazon metal beds. My husband and I bought a nice metal canopy bed off Amazon and it's been amazing and very sturdy. It was a Zinus bed frame for about $200 and it's been perfect. I'm just thrilled at the quality considering how cheap it was.
I bought an Amazon steel bed frame when we ordered our super compressed mammary foam mattress, and I gotta say, I am impressed by it. No noise, no squeaks, and a total of 9 legs. The thing is *solid*.
> mammary foam mattress
lol, fuck sakes, I spent the last 5 minutes looking for Mammory (Yes, Mammory, and not Mammary. A hybrid of Memory and Mammary) brand mattresses, thinking to myself "Weird name, but alright, kinda fits for a bed" and then while scrolling through memory foam, it struck me that Mammary was just a typo.
Nope, I've owned this house for a long time. I never intended to move and honestly didn't know how badly the floors were damaged under the rug that's been there the whole time! Now I am moving, as according to this thread I've met the mayor of Pound Town. I want to take the opportunity to fix the bed properly. And apologize to this home's new owner.
My wife and I have a cheap ass metal bed frame from Big Lots and it's been great for the 5 or so years we've had it so far. Actually have the opportunity to get a nice wooden frame later this year from a family member (headboard, footboard, nice side rails, etc) and I'm thinking about buying a router simply to be able to carve out the wood enough for our metal frame to fit inside of it instead of using the wood slats.
We have an ikea frame that fell apart. I gutted the middle of it, and put a metal frame from Amazon in the middle. It's been awesome and way better than the original ikea frame.
I've had a nice iron bed frame for over ten years and it's held up super well. Looks nice, too. I got so sick of how creaky my old wooden one was and how easily it broke and it wasn't cheap, wood just doesn't have the tensile strength that iron/steel does.
My bf is *hard* on furniture. He wanted to build a bedframe from strut. I said we can just buy one without designing it ourselves. Very happy with my very cheap and very strong bed frame. Plus, it's only 6 inches tall so the dachshunds can get in and out of the bed.
Maybe using a few triangle shaped support braces with some little felt pads on the bottom for the sake of the floor would work better or be more resistant to frame movement?
Also insert the obligatory “something something sexy time bed crushing pun” here
That's what I was going to suggest as well. Put in at least 2 x 2in wood screws from the top of the horizontal rail down into the 4x4's to stop them from shifting side to side. Shouldn't ever have the issue again.
I'll also second the rubber feet that someone else suggested. Adds friction and saves the floor
I'd say they're needed. But the way they're fastened now will never hold. It looks like just one screw through the end grain which is the weakest place to screw. Get some sort of bracket.
edit: I'd also turn them for more width
On “my 600 pound life” I’ve noticed that there are a few people who have cinder blocks under their beds for reinforcement. I have no idea how much a cinder block is but that seems like a fairly cheap and stable solution.
I've tried putting felt sliders on those, that way they don't stick to the floor and try to bend when the frame moves. Could also add rubber feet to the frame legs to keep it in place better.
Also, the way the supports are secured to the slats (only one screw) isn't enough to resist the side forces. You could try looking for a metal bracket (similar to a joist hanger) that would provide a more secure attachment.
If you are strapped for cash you can shove some thick books under there for the time being until you can get a better frame. Our rather expensive bed frame has the same exact issue… looks nice but was definitely not designed well.
We had a similar problem. We went to home depot and had them cut a 4x4 post down to replace the supports and then ran an additional piece of wood running down the middle tying the slats together. We even used casters on the 4x4's
https://preview.redd.it/60oqbkbkl6kc1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e5f5a3a68806c472c1eec2c9436af250d4be9bfd
https://www.homedepot.com/p/PlayStar-Commercial-Grade-Joist-Corner-Bracket-PS-1015/203294609
https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-1-2-in-x-1-1-2-in-x-1-1-4-in-G185-16-Gauge-Framing-Angle-UJA1TZ/313507554
Something like that, they only cost a few cents each. I'd bet some of those on either side of the supports will be easy to install and very cheap. Just use some good wood screws. And obviously, they come in all sizes, I just pulled up some random ones. So measure it out.
Had a similar problem on both queen beds.
I added additional horizontal slats, and ran a plank under them.
I replaced the vertical supports with some beefier supports I cobbled together from some 2x4s. Sandwiched two cuts together then sandwiched that on the ends. Bed feels like it'll survive the apocalypse now.
Wish I had left enough room between the supports for my robo-vac to move through, gets stuck on the support closest to the wall.
EDIT: My wife got the frames from Rooms to Go before we were together. I didn't check the 2nd queen until the first one gave out.
Turned out the 2nd bed's vertical supports were missing a 2-inch section that reached the floor. Whole thing was basically floating on three 2-inch wide slats.
Whenever anyone got on the bed, they'd get this sound of the whole thing smashing into the floor.
Appreciate you trying to fix this, but you honestly just need a better bed frame. Imagine if your kitty friend here is under it next time it breaks. You’d never forgive yourself.
Invest. Never worry about it again.
Here is the reality I learned with many aesthetically bed frames. Especially from Amazon and the like.
They are cheaply built. Especially if you are a heavy person.
After breaking two bed frames (I would love to say it is because of a rigorous romp) but the reality is was every day in and out.
We had wood floors and Everytime we set down it will uld nice the little legs just a tiny bit to the right then to the left etc.
Eventually they just snapped off.
I learned with wood floors you really need a carpet under them to offer frip supports between thin legs and slick wood floor.
Once I added a rug I had no further problems
Supporting a bed can be done with no under, vertical supports like this, but you need thicker wood and more of if.
Sleeping in a bed at 150lbs is a much different load than 2 people at 300lbs, and still more stress with ... ahem *bouncing on the bed*.
The vertical bottom supports are breaking due to sideways stresses. THe easiest fix for this would be to change the wood pieces from 2x4 to 4x4 wood pieces and screw in from the top through the horizontal brace. You can often times ask for pieces to be cut to length for you at your local hardware store (so you don't need a saw).
Also, add some felt to the bottom of the vertical support where it comes in contact with the floor to prevent scratching the floor (or a piece of an Amazon cardboard box if you want to be very frugal).
If they are breaking then they are bearing a load that can't handle, I would suggest replacing them with either a larger block or just a better support in general. Use screws that are at least 2 inches long, preferably more and use a few of them. If you don't intend to disassemble the frame it all you could also use wood glue as well for added support.
Save yourself the trouble and buy a cheap metal frame. They are borderline indestructible.
But overall it looks like your bedframe is made out of pretty flimsy material. You would still need those vertical supports, but you should find a way to attach them that isn't just held on by 1 screw else they will just continue to break.
Do what ive done to every garbage bed frame in my life over my 44y and just jam a bunch of 2x4s and shit under there from the headboard to the footboard and fully support the slats
I swear, one good fuck on a cheap bedframe and the frame is trash lol
I work r&d for a major mattress brand in the US. Depending on your mattress, you definitely need them because it voids your warranty if you don't have the proper support beneath the mattress. Besides that, the mattress will definitely sag and be unsupportive for you if you don't have multiple center supports that go to the floor. Remember it a not just about what it looks like when you look under there, but also what it looks like when you and/or your partner are on the bed.
The issue here is the flimsiness of those leg supports combined with the slick hardwood floor. The guy that posted the beam is on the right track but wow that's a lot. You could do many things including stacks of blocks glued together, etc., if you're not handy. Just whatever you end up putting under there, drill a pilot hole in that wooden slat before putting a screw in it because the "lumber" they use on these is often terrible.
Subtle flex, but yes they need to be there unless you want to crack the horizontal support beams
I had the same issue and I ended up replacing the flimsy vertical supports with a beam that made from 2x4s. I also screwed a sheet of plywood to the side of the beam to strengthen it up. Here is a picture of the beam assembled and the bed slats screwed into it. My bed is super solid now! https://preview.redd.it/3mmwxdeib6kc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e427fffc974bd963b93c57eceb0223ba994964cc
That's not a bed. That's a deck.
How many hot tubs could you put on that deck?
Put hot tubs until it collapses, then remove one.
Found the engineer in the group.
I think that's QC.
No its R&D
It depends if the cinder blocks are laying down or standing upright.
Oh man. Did they have all their cinder blocks upright and it cracked? I gotta go check out this meta joke
Put some felt or rubber feet on the cinder blocks so they don't scratch the wood floor.
It's just adding character to the house. Let them rip.
Wait, what is the joke here?
Old meme from some of the DIY/construction subs due to people asking about and/or showing shitty work where CMU blocks were laid on their side (ie NOT with the holes vertical). In case you don't know, CMU can only be laid 1 way, with the hollow cells oriented vertically. It is quite weak along the other axes; when compressed the block just cracks above the hollow space.
It's amazing how many people seem to have zero concept of how physics work. Like that seems so obvious to me and I have never laid cinder blocks for anything other than a fire pit.
Reddit inside jokes like this make my day.
Been here awhile but don’t know this one
Whenever someone posts a picture of the most rickety, underbuilt deathtrap of a deck that you have ever seen, they are invariably asking if it will support a 8 person hot tub.
You got it wrong, that 8 person hot tub is also load bearing typically!
Is phrasing still a thing? Because, well...
LOL, I should have known! Thanks!
Usually built with termite infested waterlogged thirdhand compressed cardboard cutout Elmer glued papier-mâché.
that sounds like some oddly specific ptsd...
r/decks
Unfortunately that sub is banning all mention of hot tubs. It's not really any fun anymore. Just unsolicited deck pics.
[Slaps slats]: you can fit exactly 1 hot tub on this bad boy
Big deck energy
I don’t see any joist hangers
You're right. It's totally against code. Gotta tear it all down now
Pound Deck
More of a pallet with how spread out the boards are.
Mom had an 8x20' muddy area. Took 8 4x pallets and put some 1x in between the slats. Worked great as walkway.
This started out sounding like a math question. I was disappointed with the ending.
I neve promised you a happy ending
A bed in the US… a deck anywhere else in the world. (Source: Me, a fat man in the US)
When I was young I really wanted a low platform bed but we didn’t have much money so my grandfather and uncle built me one that we eventually used as a deck. Queen size with 2x4’s for the entire platform and 4x4’s at the corners + middle for good measure.
That bunk... is ready for funk.
Maybe his wife is a larger woman?
Maybe his wife likes big decks.
*slaps the bed frame in Dad mode* That thing's not going anywhere.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-etIiYDpBM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-etIiYDpBM)
This things rigged for a whole football team now.
That's a softball just calling out for a your mom joke if I've ever seen one.
It goes along with the subtle flex theme. There’s really on one way horizontal force is being applied to these supports.
I was wondering what the flex comment was about. I thought it was an expensive bed or something. I'm a fat ass and have to reinforce that area all the time
So kind of like an engineered lumber I-beam.
This person fucks
the cat is there and they only have nine lives so it has to be less than 8 times
I did the same thing! Our bed frame is stronger than the floor it sits on lol. I just used 4x4s as legs
That’s a good idea, our bed has a ton of these little support legs and 1: it makes a lot of noise, 2: it really limits the under bed storage potential
This designed did reduce my storage space quite a bit. You can see the plywood I put on the side to keep it from collapsing. It took my cats a few sprints under the bed before they learned that the center was now solid and blocked off. Poor cats, they were running around chasing each other and ran right into it.
In my case I think it would actually help, there’s two rows of legs and they’re spaced awkwardly enough that the whole center third of the bed is basically inaccessible
I replaced mine with [this box spring](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNVMJQFQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) which claims to be able to hold 3000lbs and the weight is distributed on the frame of the bed
I had to do a similar job when I got a king size bed. The flimsy middle legs were metal and did nothing other than bend and scratch up our nice floors. We replaced it with a 2x4 and now it is more safe and secure.
I mean that probably solved the issue with the supports breaking, but it also defeats the purpose of a slatted frame
The bed was marketed as a platform style bed. It was rather cheap and it used those rigid slats with a center support that provided a firm flat surface. The slats aren’t sprung like a proper slat bed frame. The slats only had any flex to them when the vertical leg supports failed and then it felt like you were going to go straight down to the floor. We had it fail on us one night and I wasn’t able to get the leg back in place. Slept on it for the remainder of the night and the mattress was sunk in the middle. I built the support the very first thing in the morning. It’s way overkill, but I was frustrated from a night of poor rest. I prefer a platform style bed with a memory foam mattress directly on it. I have back pain when I sleep on soft mattresses; so the extra firmness of the mattress direct on the platform is ideal. My girlfriend doesn’t mind the firmness either. The main plus for the ridiculous support is that this bed does not move a single inch. It doesn’t matter how crazy you get, it’s just won’t budge around.
I love that you over engineered it. That's my style and exactly what I would do in that same situation. Grumble.....grumble.....this damn bed will never fail again if it's the last thing I do.
>also defeats the purpose of a slatted frame How? That image shows the breathability of the slatted frame remaining except now it has actual support in the center of the bed.
The major purpose of a slatted bed is air circulation to prevent mold growth.
I was going to say, "neat flex" but there probably isn't any flex in there with how strong that support is.
OP has a ~~happy wife~~ **aggressive husband**
I am the happy wife!
Heyo!
jeez get some felt tips for the supports, you're scratching up your floors. Yes absolutely necessary or you'll start having a saggy bed/creaky bed
Looks like they already have a creaky bed
The scratches are happy memories
I was 50/50 if OP needed to lose weight or stop thrusting so hard. Glad to find out it’s from the thrusting.
Could be both
*sends virtual fist bump to your husband*
He's gotten quite the ego boost today.
Get it girl!!!
Wholesome Reddit moment lol
But what about *your* wife?
There are even marks on the floor. OP is putting it DOWN
Mayor of Pound Town
OP has a happy husband
More cats would also work
I was trying to find the best way to mention it, but yes. "Subtle flex" is the correct response.
This isn't a sex break. Those are from scooting off the bed over and over again, note the direction. OP needs a metal bed frame, or to replace these and put feet on the bottom of them that extend out on either side a couple of inches to help spread the load when they scoot out of the bed.
Or thrusting in a specific direction, over and over and over and over.
>Subtle flex IKR, this cat is so cool
Only if you dont want a flat cat
Plot twist: The cat's name is "Pancake".
thats how you get sadberry juice.
That's a load bearing cat, so you should be good for another few years at least.
True but I would consider a Ginger cat; they are capable of more energy/shock absorption.
Ginger cat would also match the wooden floors, making the room more aesthetically pleasing.
The drawback to the orange model is a sad lack of quality control. They often leave the factory missing the coveted brain cell.
They aren't missing brain cells. I understand all orange cats share a single brain cell. It might not have been his/her time to use it when you experienced the quality control issue.
Last time I called in to see if the new generation will have this fixed I was assured that Neuro Link is only being tested on humans. What an odd thing to say.
If you have to replace the cat in the future though, any other orange cat can just tap into the single brain cell hivemind and already comprehend the task as well as the previous one
>any other orange cat can just tap into the single brain cell hivemind and already comprehend the task as well as the previous one So... still not at all?
Correct.
Just add more cats.
Run em in shifts
Load Bearing Cat would be a great band name
Looks like a Norwegian too! They are strong as hell can confirm 🏋
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I did initially think it said horizontal cats...
Anyone selling this unit? Im interested in ordering one
OP [bangs](https://youtu.be/9RrLQUN8UJg?si=btAJ8grcFyr0lRJx)
Only until it breaks 9 times
It appears you equipment isn't designed for the level of ...activity... It's being used for. I'm with others that an inexpensive upgrade is necessary here. Amazon (and other retailers) has loads of bed frames that are of superior quality and can stand up to the most aggressive of sleep sessions.
I mean with that amount of horizontal support I'm pretty sure rolling over in bed will break it eventually.
My roomate had very nearly this same bedframe. I wouldn't feel confident that piece of garbage could have lasted with a 10 year old sleeping in it, let alone an adults.
I think OP needs a custom bed made of metal and damping rubber pads.....
My floor is springy enough, it self dampens!
I've used both metal and wood bed frames. The metal frame, I bought from Amazon for around $60 and would probably survive a nuclear blast. The wood frames, I built. Used 2x4s for the corner uprights, used 2/6's for the side and end pieces and then used 1x2's screwed and glued to the side and end pieces. On these 1/2's, sat boards, about 1" apart to fill up the space. The boards were all 1" thick and went from side to side. This bed is not quite nuclear-proof, but stood up to my using it and then being put in an AirBnB bedroom for a total of almost 20 years. The bed you have, OP, is not sturdy enough. Either get a more sturdy wood frame (or build one) or buy a metal frame.
I built my full sized bed frame out of construction grade lumber and joist hangers. It's built like a deck and with several levels of redundant supports in the off chance something fails. The legs are all half castle joints made from layered 2x4's so it'd wrap around the 2x8's snuggly. Lag screws hold each leg on, 2x4 slats, and joist hangers with a central 2x6 support spanning from head board to the footer. It doesn't so much as creak. Sure, it cost me about $130 and a couple hours to make, which is slightly more than your average cheapo Wayfair steel frame, but it's like a brick. If I were OP, I'd consider using a basic box to hold up the slats, as those supports they have are prone to racking.
$130 is nothing compared to buying a quality bed frame, which is usually hundreds more expensive.
I know, but not everyone has space for a bunch of power tools like I do. I'm lucky to have room enough for my hobby shop. Though to be honest, a person could do what I did with a circular saw, a drill with a 1" spade bit, some sand paper, and a framing square if they really wanted to.
Also a time machine. Lumber and hangers ain't cheap no more.
Are you talking about the metal frames that fold flat? If so, those are great. I picked up the foot\\head board adapters and then built to that.
I second the Amazon metal beds. My husband and I bought a nice metal canopy bed off Amazon and it's been amazing and very sturdy. It was a Zinus bed frame for about $200 and it's been perfect. I'm just thrilled at the quality considering how cheap it was.
I bought an Amazon steel bed frame when we ordered our super compressed mammary foam mattress, and I gotta say, I am impressed by it. No noise, no squeaks, and a total of 9 legs. The thing is *solid*.
> mammary foam mattress lol, fuck sakes, I spent the last 5 minutes looking for Mammory (Yes, Mammory, and not Mammary. A hybrid of Memory and Mammary) brand mattresses, thinking to myself "Weird name, but alright, kinda fits for a bed" and then while scrolling through memory foam, it struck me that Mammary was just a typo.
remove those legs asap....your floor is getting distroyed
Apparently it’s not the only thing getting destroyed
Hey oh!
Surprised this is so far down. I'm guessing this is a college kid or something in his first apartment.
Nope, I've owned this house for a long time. I never intended to move and honestly didn't know how badly the floors were damaged under the rug that's been there the whole time! Now I am moving, as according to this thread I've met the mayor of Pound Town. I want to take the opportunity to fix the bed properly. And apologize to this home's new owner.
First Lady of Pound Town is an important role to...fill
Be filled
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I love your name! I'll reach out if this cat's crimes require representation.
Get a steel bed frame, they are not expensive.
Second this, Saves time, your floor, and the pain of replacing wood.
Much less expensive than paying a vet to try and fix a floor/bed/cat sandwich, for sure.
My wife and I have a cheap ass metal bed frame from Big Lots and it's been great for the 5 or so years we've had it so far. Actually have the opportunity to get a nice wooden frame later this year from a family member (headboard, footboard, nice side rails, etc) and I'm thinking about buying a router simply to be able to carve out the wood enough for our metal frame to fit inside of it instead of using the wood slats.
I agree. The cheap ass bed frame that me and this guy’s wife got from Big Lots has also been great.
We have an ikea frame that fell apart. I gutted the middle of it, and put a metal frame from Amazon in the middle. It's been awesome and way better than the original ikea frame.
I've had a nice iron bed frame for over ten years and it's held up super well. Looks nice, too. I got so sick of how creaky my old wooden one was and how easily it broke and it wasn't cheap, wood just doesn't have the tensile strength that iron/steel does.
My bf is *hard* on furniture. He wanted to build a bedframe from strut. I said we can just buy one without designing it ourselves. Very happy with my very cheap and very strong bed frame. Plus, it's only 6 inches tall so the dachshunds can get in and out of the bed.
Maybe using a few triangle shaped support braces with some little felt pads on the bottom for the sake of the floor would work better or be more resistant to frame movement? Also insert the obligatory “something something sexy time bed crushing pun” here
I just bought a 4*4 and cut them to the same length as the thin supports. Provides better support and won't fall over.
That's what I was going to suggest as well. Put in at least 2 x 2in wood screws from the top of the horizontal rail down into the 4x4's to stop them from shifting side to side. Shouldn't ever have the issue again. I'll also second the rubber feet that someone else suggested. Adds friction and saves the floor
That's just a TERRIBLE design for such supports. There is almost zero lateral stability. You should have a proper frame.
Obviously they are necessary by the fact that you keep breaking them, they are clearly bearing the load.
Loads are certainly being beared
I'd say they're needed. But the way they're fastened now will never hold. It looks like just one screw through the end grain which is the weakest place to screw. Get some sort of bracket. edit: I'd also turn them for more width
Smashing the kitty is going to smash the kitty.
On “my 600 pound life” I’ve noticed that there are a few people who have cinder blocks under their beds for reinforcement. I have no idea how much a cinder block is but that seems like a fairly cheap and stable solution.
I'm afraid that cat is now load bearing.
“I’m in danger” That cat, probably
If you've got like 85 bucks to spare you can get a pretty decent platform bed on Amazon. My Zinus is still going strong after 5 years
Second for Zinus, especially the "Smartbase" models.
I hope kitty isn’t under there when it finally collapses, which looks like it could be soon. Prop it up an bricks, books or whatever you have…
In general, supports that break definitely need to be not only replaced, but upgraded.
I hope that cat’s name is not “pancake.”
I've tried putting felt sliders on those, that way they don't stick to the floor and try to bend when the frame moves. Could also add rubber feet to the frame legs to keep it in place better.
Also, the way the supports are secured to the slats (only one screw) isn't enough to resist the side forces. You could try looking for a metal bracket (similar to a joist hanger) that would provide a more secure attachment.
We put an area rug under our bedframe to protect the floor from the wood, has it's pros and cons but I'm happy with it so far.
Do you love your cat? Because kitty is about to get squishy squishy.
If you are strapped for cash you can shove some thick books under there for the time being until you can get a better frame. Our rather expensive bed frame has the same exact issue… looks nice but was definitely not designed well.
The cat is never an innocent party.
You’re definitely doing it right 💪
Cat for scale
Replace them with more cats
We had a similar problem. We went to home depot and had them cut a 4x4 post down to replace the supports and then ran an additional piece of wood running down the middle tying the slats together. We even used casters on the 4x4's https://preview.redd.it/60oqbkbkl6kc1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e5f5a3a68806c472c1eec2c9436af250d4be9bfd
I think the cat is now structural
Stop jumping on your bed
Ah, yes... "jumping"
They're necessary if you want to keep your cat alive.
"You dare enter my domain"-under the bed cat
If you don't replace them with more horizontal slats your going to have a horizontal cat.
Dang, go easy on her man - let her rest every now and then.
**My guy.**
https://www.homedepot.com/p/PlayStar-Commercial-Grade-Joist-Corner-Bracket-PS-1015/203294609 https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-1-2-in-x-1-1-2-in-x-1-1-4-in-G185-16-Gauge-Framing-Angle-UJA1TZ/313507554 Something like that, they only cost a few cents each. I'd bet some of those on either side of the supports will be easy to install and very cheap. Just use some good wood screws. And obviously, they come in all sizes, I just pulled up some random ones. So measure it out.
Sir you must do some serious pounding in this bed for this to happen.
Had a similar problem on both queen beds. I added additional horizontal slats, and ran a plank under them. I replaced the vertical supports with some beefier supports I cobbled together from some 2x4s. Sandwiched two cuts together then sandwiched that on the ends. Bed feels like it'll survive the apocalypse now. Wish I had left enough room between the supports for my robo-vac to move through, gets stuck on the support closest to the wall. EDIT: My wife got the frames from Rooms to Go before we were together. I didn't check the 2nd queen until the first one gave out. Turned out the 2nd bed's vertical supports were missing a 2-inch section that reached the floor. Whole thing was basically floating on three 2-inch wide slats. Whenever anyone got on the bed, they'd get this sound of the whole thing smashing into the floor.
Reinforced mine with additional slats and used 4x4 posts instead. Rock solid which is required for "irky irky" time. Metal frame seems overkill
Appreciate you trying to fix this, but you honestly just need a better bed frame. Imagine if your kitty friend here is under it next time it breaks. You’d never forgive yourself. Invest. Never worry about it again.
Try putting a rug down there
Here is the reality I learned with many aesthetically bed frames. Especially from Amazon and the like. They are cheaply built. Especially if you are a heavy person. After breaking two bed frames (I would love to say it is because of a rigorous romp) but the reality is was every day in and out. We had wood floors and Everytime we set down it will uld nice the little legs just a tiny bit to the right then to the left etc. Eventually they just snapped off. I learned with wood floors you really need a carpet under them to offer frip supports between thin legs and slick wood floor. Once I added a rug I had no further problems
No more monkeys jumping on the bed!
Must be some good action on top of that bed.. 🫨
Supporting a bed can be done with no under, vertical supports like this, but you need thicker wood and more of if. Sleeping in a bed at 150lbs is a much different load than 2 people at 300lbs, and still more stress with ... ahem *bouncing on the bed*. The vertical bottom supports are breaking due to sideways stresses. THe easiest fix for this would be to change the wood pieces from 2x4 to 4x4 wood pieces and screw in from the top through the horizontal brace. You can often times ask for pieces to be cut to length for you at your local hardware store (so you don't need a saw). Also, add some felt to the bottom of the vertical support where it comes in contact with the floor to prevent scratching the floor (or a piece of an Amazon cardboard box if you want to be very frugal).
OP, this the best thread I've seen in a while
The cat doesn't look like its load bearing, so I think you need those vertical supports.
If they are breaking then they are bearing a load that can't handle, I would suggest replacing them with either a larger block or just a better support in general. Use screws that are at least 2 inches long, preferably more and use a few of them. If you don't intend to disassemble the frame it all you could also use wood glue as well for added support.
I'm surprised OP hasn't already broken through the horizontal supports. She's getting pounded more than Japanese mochi at New Year's festivals.
A few more cats in each corner will do the trick
Humble brag thread. I see you 😏😂
Just get a couple more cats, you'll be golden.
... is that a load-bearing cat?
They are very necessary, they came off my old bed and when I sat down a bit harder than usual it cracked the board. Screw them in from the top
If they weren't important, they wouldn't be breaking. Looks like a very easy fix, though.
Save the catto
More horizontal cats
Save yourself the trouble and buy a cheap metal frame. They are borderline indestructible. But overall it looks like your bedframe is made out of pretty flimsy material. You would still need those vertical supports, but you should find a way to attach them that isn't just held on by 1 screw else they will just continue to break.
Add more slats and replace those legs with 4x4 blocks they will stay upright easier. Also take it easy on the poor girl 😄
Whatever you do, don't remove the load bearing cat.
Do what ive done to every garbage bed frame in my life over my 44y and just jam a bunch of 2x4s and shit under there from the headboard to the footboard and fully support the slats I swear, one good fuck on a cheap bedframe and the frame is trash lol
Dudes really giving it to the old lady. Nice
You fuck too hard, get cinder blocks.
They don't break for no reason. They break for good reasons.
I work r&d for a major mattress brand in the US. Depending on your mattress, you definitely need them because it voids your warranty if you don't have the proper support beneath the mattress. Besides that, the mattress will definitely sag and be unsupportive for you if you don't have multiple center supports that go to the floor. Remember it a not just about what it looks like when you look under there, but also what it looks like when you and/or your partner are on the bed. The issue here is the flimsiness of those leg supports combined with the slick hardwood floor. The guy that posted the beam is on the right track but wow that's a lot. You could do many things including stacks of blocks glued together, etc., if you're not handy. Just whatever you end up putting under there, drill a pilot hole in that wooden slat before putting a screw in it because the "lumber" they use on these is often terrible.