Beds from chipboard

The main thing in any bedroom is a spacious, comfortable and practical bed. What it will be depends on your imagination and budget, as well as knowledge of what the beds are made of and what sizes they are. Beds of chipboard belong to the category of affordable furniture and have a number of features, because of which they are chosen.

The abbreviation LDSP stands for laminated chipboard. That is, this material is made of wood chips and sawdust with a binder - formaldehyde resins. From above the plate is covered with a special decorative and at the same time protective film that can be smooth or imitate the texture of natural wood.

Laminated chipboard is often used for the production of furniture and especially economy and middle class beds. They have a number of features:

• Moisture resistant;
• Durable;
• Easy to process and assemble furniture;
• They hold a good mount - nails, screws, screws, which means that the furniture from it is durable;
• Affordable;
• Available upon purchase.

LSDP has a uniform texture and has no defects that are often found in natural wood: chips, knots, holes. By its weight, such a plate is also much lighter than wood, which means that a bed made of chipboard will be lighter and more mobile than wood. A few years ago there were disputes about the toxicity of wood panels because of the high content of formaldehydes in them, which are part of the adhesive substance. Today's panels are distinguished by their safety and are manufactured according to special standards.

Bedroom furniture is often made from laminated chipboard - a durable material that is resistant to mechanical and chemical effects. Of course, it can not be compared in strength with 100% solid wood, but it is definitely not inferior in price - beds made of chipboard are much cheaper than analogs made of natural wood and differ from other options:

• A variety of shapes and sizes (including non-standard);
• The texture of natural wood in the exterior;
• A large range of frame colors;
• Resistant to mechanical damage;
• Resistance to thermal conditions - high humidity or temperature jump;
• It is easy to care for them: just wipe with a damp sponge and dry in natural conditions;
• Have a small weight;
• More than available at their cost.

Bedroom furniture made of laminated chipboard can be purchased from any furniture manufacturer or made independently: this will require wood panels, fixtures and tools. Beds of this material are distinguished by their versatility and prevalence - they can be found in the decoration of the house much more often than wood or metal.

Beds are divided according to size into the following subspecies:

1. Single bed;
2. Double bed;
3. One and a half

The standard length of each of them can be 190, 195 and 200 cm. Non-standard - 210, 220, 230 cm. The width of a single bed can be 80, 90, 100, 120 cm. A one-and-a-half model is determined by a width of 140-150 cm. Double-size models - 160 , 180 and 200 cm.

According to their device beds from chipboard can be:

• Classic on 4 legs;
• With storage box (s);
• With lifting mechanism.

Modern, practical and easy-to-work laminated chipboard is different in that you can create any kind of bedding and size from it. It is unpretentious in processing and does not require special machines for processing (as opposed to 100% solid oak or beech).

Conditionally beds made of chipboard are divided into children and adults. Do not be afraid to buy children's furniture from laminated chipboard - it is absolutely safe and very practical to use. This furniture has no unpleasant smell and harmful fumes. Famous brands like Ikea, Askona, Ormatek and Lazurit It has long been switched to the production of furniture from wood panels.

A double or single bed made of laminated chipboard is distinguished by a rich exterior finish: from smooth glossy linings to textured wood, concise white or “wood” to red and black.Due to the final coating - the film, the texture of wood or stone can be created on the surface of the plate, it can be just smooth and glossy, depending on the preference of the buyer.

The furniture made by yourself is much longer and allows you to save on the purchase of a ready-made bed. The advantages of self-manufacturing beds are as follows:

• The creation of furniture in individual sizes;
• The choice of quality materials and the best of them (chipboard also differ in strength and quality, like natural wood);
• The embodiment of their own ideas in furniture design;
• Possibility to save on the purchase of the finished bed.

The first step in how to make a bed from laminated chipboard itself is to create a sketch of the future bed with an indication of the size. It is according to him that the material is bought and sawn and a bed is assembled. The basis is taken of laminated chipboard sheets 1.6 cm thick and more and a chipboard sheet for the bottom of the bed.

Cutting materials is better to order in the workshop or buy ready-made plates, since this work requires a special machine and produces a lot of dust. After the assembly of the bed begins, which reminds the designer and will require:

• Screwdriver;
• Drill;
• Self-tapping screws;
• Awl;
• Pencil and ruler.

It is necessary to lay a thin panel on the floor in the place where the bed will be. Mark the fastening sidewalls and sides and attach these sides. The skeleton assembly is a combination of four sidewalls by confirmal ties and additional fixation with angles. The frame of the bed should be made of a bar strictly according to the size that a mattress has (or will have).

How to make a bed with your own hands, see the next video.

Similar products are made by many furniture companies. Among the most popular among the buyers of such furniture are the following:

• Ikea Almost all adults and children's beds of the Swedish brand are made of chipboard or laminated chipboard. The exception is a pair of models from solid pine, which are inferior in strength to wood panels.
• Askona. In the collection of this brand there are high quality models: single, double, round and just large beds with a hard or soft frame. Askona beds are distinguished by an extended warranty - up to 10 years for bedroom furniture.
• Ormatek. The Russian manufacturer offers a large number of models of high-quality laminated chipboard - from single teenage to adult models (one and a half, 2000 x 1400 mm, double 1600 x 2000 mm, 1800 x 2000 mm, 2000 x 2000 mm). It can be simple solid models or products with a soft back and footboard, including a high decorative headboard.

Beds of high-quality chipboard are sometimes difficult to distinguish from natural wood, if you choose the texture of this material in the exterior. And if the bed is upholstered with textiles (natural or eco-leather), then the material of its frame fades into the background:

• A leather bed made of LSDP looks good in a modern modern interior or hi-tech. The white model with a soft back is the main accent in the bedroom and is in harmony with the light finish in wood and light shades.

• The brown range of furniture is ideal for the bedroom - it brings harmony and peace, relaxes and creates a stylish image of the room.A warm beige bed is skillfully combined with cold snow-white walls and a wooden wardrobe, probably made of the same chipboard.

• The loft bed is suitable for decoration of an adult or children's bedroom, and it gets on particularly well in small apartments. It differs in durability and functionality, for which modern and safe material is responsible - chipboard.