Do the Ikea metal bunk beds hold up?

Aerynne · 06-24-2015, 10:26 AM

or do they get wiggly over time? My ds wants a metal bunk bed because he is scared of the knots in the wood at night time (a little strange but whatever). Anyway the metal beds seem sturdy but I wonder if they hold up over the long term. His room is really two small for two twins, or if they have them they don't have room to play. I'd love murphy beds but they are so expensive.

knitlove · 06-24-2015, 01:16 PM

opcorn we are looking at bunk beds soon.

DahliaRW · 06-24-2015, 04:08 PM

We stayed at a hostel in Norway that had Ikea metal bunk beds in every room. They are for sure heavily used. They seemed sturdy, but the issue I had was that they were LOUD. Every time someone rolled over and moved they'd rattle and groan. It was a huge issue with 6 people in one room. Not sure how much is normal wear and tear and how much was how they were assembled, but it's something to be aware of.

heartofjoy · 06-24-2015, 08:20 PM

My girls Ikea bunk is very squeaky. It wasn't like that at first, but it's gotten like that over time. Otherwise, it's been great.

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ShangriLewis · 06-24-2015, 10:11 PM

Can you paint his bed? Primer would cover the knots, I would think.

Earthmummy07 · 06-24-2015, 11:44 PM

I don't have any experience with IKEA beds, but wanted to say I was terrified of my wooden furniture as a kid. When I looked at the knots I could kind of join them up to make weird melty faces

Aerynne · 06-25-2015, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Earthmummy07

I don't have any experience with IKEA beds, but wanted to say I was terrified of my wooden furniture as a kid. When I looked at the knots I could kind of join them up to make weird melty faces

Yeah, I can see that. That's why I want to get him something that doesn't scare him.

bananacake · 06-25-2015, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Aerynne

Yeah, I can see that. That's why I want to get him something that doesn't scare him.

I second painting them. We have 2nd hand Ikea wooden bunks, and they're holding up really well.

knitlove · 06-25-2015, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bananacake

I second painting them. We have 2nd hand Ikea wooden bunks, and they're holding up really well.

Which ones?

bananacake · 06-25-2015, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by knitlove

Which ones?

99% sure it's the Mydal.

Little Forest · 06-25-2015, 07:51 AM

Wonder if you could WD40 the squeakiness away.

And I wonder if the knots on wood is an NF thing or so?

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Aerynne · 06-25-2015, 07:57 AM

I don't know any of my kids' MB types, so I don't know if he even is NF. The only thing I know for absolute certain is that he is an Introvert.

I really hate painting stuff. But I could buy a set of painted bunk beds.

I also really hate wobbly and squeaky bunk beds.

bananacake · 06-25-2015, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Aerynne

I really hate painting stuff. But I could buy a set of painted bunk beds.

I also really hate wobbly and squeaky bunk beds.

I don't know how you feel about this, but we let our boys put stickers on them. I'll look at them in a few to see how many knots there are

DahliaRW · 06-25-2015, 09:26 AM

My boys have these ones: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50269029/ , which are painted, but I don't know if the knots are still visible through the paint enough to scare your son or not (no pun intended). They have held up really, really well. We've had them for 3 years now if I remember right. They also can be divided to two single beds, so if arrangements change in the future you have options.

ECingMama · 06-25-2015, 10:09 AM

This blogger has TONS of painting tutorials.

http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/2009/03...den-furniture/

06-24-2015, 10:26 AM	#1
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,359	Do the Ikea metal bunk beds hold up? or do they get wiggly over time? My ds wants a metal bunk bed because he is scared of the knots in the wood at night time (a little strange but whatever). Anyway the metal beds seem sturdy but I wonder if they hold up over the long term. His room is really two small for two twins, or if they have them they don't have room to play. I'd love murphy beds but they are so expensive. __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day Last edited by Aerynne; 06-24-2015 at 01:18 PM.

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knitlove Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle area Posts: 21,260	Re: Do the Ikea metal bunk beds hold up? opcorn we are looking at bunk beds soon. __________________ Wife to a wonderful DH for 19 years. Momma to my 29 weeker Early Bird who is thirteen and my little Wiggle Worm born 33 weeks who is nine. How do I have a teenager?! I don't feel ready for this.

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DahliaRW Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,793	Re: Do the Ikea metal bunk beds hold up? We stayed at a hostel in Norway that had Ikea metal bunk beds in every room. They are for sure heavily used. They seemed sturdy, but the issue I had was that they were LOUD. Every time someone rolled over and moved they'd rattle and groan. It was a huge issue with 6 people in one room. Not sure how much is normal wear and tear and how much was how they were assembled, but it's something to be aware of. __________________ ISFJ Mom married to an INTP Dad; busy raising 2 sons (15, 12) and a daughter (10)!

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heartofjoy Moderator Assign positive intent Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 9,615	Re: Do the Ikea metal bunk beds hold up? My girls Ikea bunk is very squeaky. It wasn't like that at first, but it's gotten like that over time. Otherwise, it's been great. Sent from my SM-T217S using Tapatalk __________________ Desiree, mom to 5 sweet blessings, Lacy 24, Jordan 22, Joanna 20, Emma 19, and Ethan 17

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06-25-2015, 07:51 AM	#11
Little Forest Rose Garden Rich in girls. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Perth hills, Australia Posts: 6,915	Re: Do the Ikea metal bunk beds hold up? Wonder if you could WD40 the squeakiness away. And I wonder if the knots on wood is an NF thing or so? Posted via Mobile Device

06-25-2015, 07:57 AM	#12
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,359	Re: Do the Ikea metal bunk beds hold up? I don't know any of my kids' MB types, so I don't know if he even is NF. The only thing I know for absolute certain is that he is an Introvert. I really hate painting stuff. But I could buy a set of painted bunk beds. I also really hate wobbly and squeaky bunk beds. __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

06-25-2015, 09:26 AM	#14
DahliaRW Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,793	Re: Do the Ikea metal bunk beds hold up? My boys have these ones: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50269029/ , which are painted, but I don't know if the knots are still visible through the paint enough to scare your son or not (no pun intended). They have held up really, really well. We've had them for 3 years now if I remember right. They also can be divided to two single beds, so if arrangements change in the future you have options. __________________ ISFJ Mom married to an INTP Dad; busy raising 2 sons (15, 12) and a daughter (10)!

06-25-2015, 10:09 AM	#15
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