We’ve gotten a few questions about Ben’s toddler bed and the measurements.
Here is a little sheet with the measurements that we used. Please note, this bed fits a standard sized crib mattress, with a little room on all sides for sheets and the mattress protector.
Please note: There are actually eight (8) legs that are required, not six (6). Sorry.
Supplies:
Plywood
4x4 post (16” total needed)
screws
caulk (optional)
low voc paint
clear finish top coat (optional) (like this)(1.)
Tools:
Saw (circular saw for the straight plywood cuts and a jigsaw for the rounded edges. A chop saw is also nice for cutting the legs but that could be done with the circular saw)(2.)
Drill
Painting supplies
Notes:
1. I’ve noticed that regular wall paint tends to feel a bit tacky when used on furniture. This is not a proven fact, just my observation. Thus, I like to seal stuff with a final furniture-specific layer. Another solution (I’ve heard) would be to use an old-based paint but those are very fumey - especially for a toddler to sleep in. Either way, plan on keeping it in the garage for a few extra days to de-fume, even if you’re using a low voc paint.
2. Chris also used a finish nailer to tap a few brads into the upper sides where they attached to the header/footer but a glue/narrow screw combo would also probably work just fine.
A bottom view of the crib (note placement of legs). Also, can you tell that Ben just woke up? Not excited about being evicted from his cozy nest for picture-taking purposes.
Crib feet are only two inches high. Screw sides onto the crib by sinking screws into feet (horizontally):
See more pictures here.
xo,
Sonja
