Pallet Wood for bed?

[Paisley777]

Hello,

I really like the idea of making a convertible bed like this:
http://deepredmotorhome.com/bed.php


I was thinking... could this kind converting bed be made out of pallet wood?  Seems like most of it would work, needing only to buy a bit new.

Thanks,
Samantha

 

[Almost There]

Hello,

I really like the idea of making a convertible bed like this:
http://deepredmotorhome.com/bed.php


I was thinking... could this kind converting bed be made out of pallet wood?  Seems like most of it would work, needing only to buy a bit new.

Thanks,
Samantha

Yes, you could. But most pallet wood is quite rough, it's 'unfinished' pine. You might spend a whole lot more time than it's worth sanding it down so you don't get splinters every time you touch it and so it doesn't tear up the bottom of your mattress.

And that's the style of bed I'm putting in! If'n that is, if I ever get through cleaning up the darn mess left by the PO...sigh!!

 

[anewbiewannabe]

That's real similar to what I designed for my someday. I've got some pallets that are oak but that's not why I have them. If you've got the time and energy to disassemble pallets that wouldn't go to other more important things then they might be worth it---wouldn't be for me. Sourcing pallets for a small interior space is real important because some will have chemicals on them that you really wouldn't want in your home. I see pallet furniture online all the time so there's probably some good articles out there about all of it if you do want to pursue using them.

 

[SoulRaven]

I prefer to either use hollywood type bed frames, or use metal electrical conduit.

Either will save you a lot in weight. Then you can either stretch hammock netting or rope to support your cushions. If you really want to get fancy, you can use chicken or hog wire supported by springs around the perimeter.

OR you can do what I do these days and pick up a metal framed futon sofa/bed, get nice cushions for it, and you're good to go. Mine runs length wise, and I just used metal conduit to extend the legs so it fits over the wheel well and gives me more storage space underneath.

All of the above are lighter and more durable than wood, and also more moisture resistant.

 

[WheelEstate USA]

Ours is a standard bed frame  with conduit for legs and plywood topped with a full Serta mattress and 2" memory foam topper. Nice and comfy for us and the frame weighs less and has a slimmer profile than our old wood one.