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Ikea Luroy bed slat review: Broke & bent during tests

May 4, 2023
5 minute Read
by Scott Boyd
slat shear test control without weight added

We have the Ikea Luroy bed slats that we purchased when we ordered the Tarva and Grimsbu for testing. We

Do bed slats need to be screwed down? Yes, 3 reasons

May 4, 2023
7 minute Read
by Scott Boyd
Scott attaching lumber to the pipe crossmembers

3 reasons bed slats need to be screwed down There are several reasons why bed slats should be screwed down,

Adding plywood to wood bed slats & 10 kids jumping test

April 26, 2023
4 minute Read
by Scott Boyd

Air and I are building a giant 13′ wide bed with PVC pipe and it will take three sheets of

Ikea bed slats review: 312 lb weight test results

April 4, 2023
2 minute Read
by Scott Boyd
312 lb balancing on four Luroy slats or 78 lb each

I tested the IKEA’s Luroy bed slats with my homemade concrete weights that I use for strength training while spending

How to make bed slats firmer: 7 options

February 2, 2023
6 minute Read
by Scott Boyd
DIY storage bed

I have been getting a lot of questions on this topic recently so I thought the subject deserves an article.

How thick should bed slats be for 12 wood types

January 28, 2023
4 minute Read
by Scott Boyd
wood slats

I have been asked this question a few times so I did an analysis of twelve types of wood and

Bed Slats Vs. Platform – Which is Best? I Find Out!

September 27, 2022
6 minute Read
by Scott Boyd
Bed Slats Vs. Platform - Which is Best? I Find Out at BedFramesPlus.com.

There is a certain type of bed suited for each person. Both the mattress and the framework together create the

Can I Use 2×4 For Bed Slats? Yes, But

April 25, 2021
4 minute Read
by Scott Boyd

There are many different scenarios that will dictate how you can use 2×4 lumber. Below I explain in detail how

Best Bed Slats: Strongest Wood & Metal Options

April 24, 2021
7 minute Read
by Scott Boyd
scott doing construction

There are many variables to consider when analyzing the options that are available and I scratched my head about how

What is the Best Wood for Bed Slats? The Best 6

June 14, 2020
9 minute Read
by Scott Boyd
Moving a bed

There are several options for which type of wood to use and your specific needs can dictate what options are

Replace Bed Slats with Plywood: 11 Step Helpful Guide & Tips

June 12, 2020
7 minute Read
by Scott Boyd
Scott cutting plywood with circular saw

Manufacturers are not exactly known for building strong wood bed frames that last decades, or even a few months in

How to make bed slats stronger in 7 options

June 10, 2020
7 minute Read
by Scott Boyd

Most bed frame manufacturers design their beds to meet the most basic needs structurally to reduce costs. This is to

Should You Screw Down Bed Slats: Analysis, Options, and Tips

June 8, 2020
7 minute Read
by Scott Boyd

The method used to fasten slats to the bed frame is almost always what determines if a foundation will develop

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