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Thank you for ordering our Plans. If you decide at a later date to purchase some of the individual parts from us, the $10
Plans payment may be credited toward purchasing a complete loft kit. Just send us an email after you have purchased
the parts or complete kit from us and we'll refund your original $10 Plans purchase.
Please Note: The plans will provide you with the instructions to build all the individual pieces for your bed. Once you
have made all the pieces, you can assemble the bed using the instructions at http://collegebedlofts.com/setup.html.
Tools Required / General Notes
Electric or cordless drill/screwdriver with 3/8” wood bit and a phillips #2 medium head bit, table saw or circular saw, jig
saw, framing square.
Drill pilot holes whenever using wood screws to prevent the wood from splitting. Countersink the pilot holes so the
screw is just below the wood surface. Never drill into wood closer than 3/4" from the edge, otherwise it may split.
Always refer back to the first picture to see how everything fits together.
For ease of transportation, we have set the maximum length of any single board to purchase at 10', which should
easily fit into the back of most mini-vans, SUVs and station wagons and not stick out too far. You may also purchase
longer pieces and have the lumber yard cut them to size before you leave. Remember to place a red flag on any
lumber sticking out the back end of your vehicle.
Remember 2x4's are actually 1-1/2" x 3-1/2", 2x6's are 1-1/2" x 5 1/2".
When drilling pilot holes use a 5/32" drill bit and a #6 countersink.
Save the scrap pieces, they may be used for building a desktop or bookshelves later on.
Before purchasing the lumber, please read through this entire set of plans to familiarize yourself with all aspects of
this project.
Always wear safety glasses when working around wood and sawdust.
And remember, Measure Twice - Cut Once.
Safety Guidelines
The College Bed Loft was designed utilizing the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) Safety Guidelines for
bunk beds. The loft should not be used by children under the age of 6. If modifications or alternations are made it must
conform to the CPSC Document #071 requirements. Since College Bed Lofts cannot control the quality of the assembly
nor modifications made to the loft, Eastbay Solutions Group, LLC (College Bed Lofts) will not be held legally liable from
any accidents, injuries or property damage resulting from the use of our loft. Because of the very nature of sleeping on an
elevated surface, there are obvious and inherent risks involved due to falling. This risk is enhanced when consciousness
is limited or impaired due to sleep, lack of sleep, illness, consumption of alcohol, taking medications, inhalation of
smoke/fumes or similar factors. The loft is an all natural wood product and will burn when fire or sufficient heat is present.
Elevated beds may also create obstructions or impediments that increase the hazards encountered in a fire or other
emergency by hindering evacuation or fire suppression activities. Customers who choose to use our loft shall be deemed
to have assumed all risks of accidents, injury and property damage associated with their use. As a general safety
precaution do not place the loft near any window, door, closet, fire / smoke alarm or ceiling fan. All college residence halls
have specific requirements regarding the use and placement of lofts and students are required to follow all college
requirements.
The safety rail must be in use at all times.
Loft Bed Sizes - Using this set of plans, you can build any of the sizes listed below:
Mattress Size Twin Full Queen
Regular 39 x 75 54 x 75
Extra Long 39 x 80 54 x 80 60 x 80
The High Rise Bed Platform Bed is built using the same techniques as the loft bed, only it is half the height.
The loft needs to be built to fit the mattress size. For example, a regular twin mattress is 39x75, use the Twin Regular
39x75 specs to build this bed.
