How to Hang a Loft Bed Onto Studs

One way to save space in your bedroom is to hang a loft bed from the ceiling. This will free up space under the bed, where you can place furniture or other materials. When hanging a bed, you need to do it from the ceiling studs. This ensures that the bed is sturdy and safe. As long as you have the right tools, you can hang a loft bed in less than an hour.

8 lag screws
4 lengths of rope or chain
Power drill
Ladder
Stud finder

Instructions

- 1
  Drill into the corners of the wood bed frame with a drill bit that matches the size of your lag screws. If you have a metal bed frame, you can wrap the chain or rope ends around the corners of the frame to secure it. Otherwise, secure the ends of the rope or chain to the lag screws.
- 2
  Locate rafters or beams on the ceiling to wrap the remaining ends of the chain around. If there aren't any, use your stud finder to locate studs in the ceilings. Mark the studs and screw lag screws into the ceiling where you would like to hang the bed.
- 3
  Hang the loft bed from the beams or the lag screws in the ceiling. Be sure to choose lengths of chain that will hang low enough from the ceiling so you can access the bed.

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