How To Make A Trundle Bed Frame

This completes the outside edges of the trundle bed frame.

How to make a trundle bed frame. 1 sheet 3 4 plywood 48 x 96 1 1 x 8 x 8 board actual 3 4 x 7 1 4 4 casters 2 swivel 2 fixed 2 miniumum. Of course the price of pop up trundle bed generally frame is lower than the regular trundle bed. Attach the other short 2 by 6 inch board piece to the other ends of the 2 by 6 inch boards. The 2x4 are used for the actual frame of the bed while the plywood is the base.

That is a steal compared to what even a metal trundle retails for. How to build a simple twin bed trundle. Step 6 paint or finish frame. Here is the supply and cut list for both the farmhouse pallet bed and the rolling trundle.

For pop up trundle bed you can only purchase a frame and it is more concise rather than regular trundle bed. Then use 3 4 inch wood screws to attach the casters to the base. Keep in mind that both a twin and a full size mattress are 75 long. If you are building the trundle for an existing bed adjust the length to fit under the bed.

Step 7 attach casters or wheels. And the trundle only costs 38 in lumber. Be sure to prime the wood first for best results. Because of the frame has a simple shape and lightweight that make the price for shipping is more economical if you buy it online.

The only way a trundle bed can work is if the trundle bed is smaller than or the same size as the bed it is stored under. Use a carpenter s square to make sure the frame is square and the corners are 90 degrees and tighten all of the bolts. And it is a super easy build. In addition you should modify the size of the bed frame as to make sure it fits under the initial bed.

Align the mounts for the casters or wheels on the corners of the base piece of plywood. Choose a color for your new trundle bed frame and paint. This diy trundle bed adds extra sleeping space and offers a cozy nook for reading or a small desk. As you can see in the image we are going to use 1 10 lumber for this project by you could use 1 6 1 8 or even 1 12 lumber as to suit your needs.

Putting together the trundle bed is fairly easy but you will need to trim the wood.