What is an Easy DIY Murphy Bed Hardware Kit?

When you build a do-it-yourself wall bed, you will need to use a Murphy bed hardware kit, because it makes it very easy to create a wall bed since all the complex technical stuff is worked out for you.

The other purpose of the hardware it to make it easy to open and close the wall bed since it contains a set of easy lift pistons. The kit includes all the measurements to cut the wood for the size of wall bed you choose to build.

Each hardware kit contains all the parts that you need to attach to the wood according the measurements and instructions in each kit.

This hardware will make it possible for you be able to open and close your Murphy bed almost effortlessly.

We are providing you the Murphy bed hardware, but you still need to buy wood, screws and edging tape to build your Murphy bed.

What is included in the Easy DIY Murphy Bed kit?

Note: The wood and mattress are not included in our Murphy bed kits.

What sizes of Murphy bed hardware do you offer?

We carry hardware kits for all popular mattress sizes such as Twin/Single, Double/Full and Queen.

Our kits are available in both vertical mount and horizontal mount configuration.

What kind of mattress do I need for my Murphy bed?

Our wall bed kits are designed to be used with any innerspring mattress up to 12 inches thick. Your mattress should weigh between 60 to 80 pounds depending on the size of the bed you are building.

What you need to buy to build your own Murphy bed?

After you purchase our hardware, you still need to buy wood, screws and edging tape to build a functional Murphy bed.

Here is what you will need to buy:

How many sheets of wood do you need to build a Murphy bed?

If you are building a double or queen size Murphy bed, you will need 4 sheets of 3/4” thick plywood, and 2 sheets of 1/4“plywood, or similar thin wood  for the mattress supports.

You will also need 12 pieces of 6-foot 1×2’s pine for frame struts and 2 pieces of 8-foot 1×2’s for the frame sides. You will also need a 8-foot piece of 1×3 pine for the cabinet top rear bracket.

If you choose to build a twin size Murphy bed, you will need 3 sheets of 3/4“and 1 sheet of 1/4“plywood.

How much is the wood cost for a Murphy bed?

You can build your Murphy bed with sheets of plywood or use the fancy laminated wood that cost hundreds of dollars for a sheet!
In general, depending on the type of plywood you choose the cost can be between $250-$450. Regular plywood is about $50-$80 a sheet at most bog box stores in Canada.

Types of wood you can use for your Murphy bed

The type of wood you use is very important when you build a DIY Murphy bed.

We offer two options in our cutting guide and every cutting guide has the measurements for two types of wood:

• Plywood
• Particle board or MDF

You can build the entire Murphy bed out of plywood if you wish.

If you choose to use particle board or MDF, you MUST use plywood for the bed frame parts, because this is where most of the stress takes place it won’t break easily.

How do I cut the wood for my Murphy bed project?

If you have a circular saw or table saw and you are familiar with woodcutting you can cut all the wooden parts yourself.

However, you can also go to the Home Depot or Lowes and get the wood cut there.

Home Depot gets the wood cut for free or sometimes will charge $1 for each cut if you buy the wood from them.

Many local lumber yards also cut wood for very small fees.

Tools you will require to build an Easy DIY Murphy Bed

What kind of wood working skills do I need to build an Easy DIY Murphy bed?

There are a few basic skills that you need to know in order to complete a do it yourself Murphy wall bed project:

Drilling holes and driving screws:

Drilling the holes for the hardware, driving and tightening screws and nuts to attach the hardware.

Gluing wooden parts:

You will need to glue some Murphy bed parts together using carpenters glue and construction adhesive.

Measuring accurately:

You will need to know how to measure accurately with a measuring tape in order to attach the hardware parts.

Cutting wood: (optional)

You will need to know how to use a circular saw or table saw if you plan on cutting the wooden parts yourself.

Apply edging tape with household iron:

You probably want your work to stand out, so adding a finished professional look to your exposed wood edges would be a great idea.

To do this you need to apply edging tape to the exposed edges of the wood pieces to give your wall bed a finished look.

What are the finished dimensions for each size Murphy Bed?

Please click on the link below to see the finished dimensions:

• Vertical Murphy Beds
• Horizontal Murphy Beds

How much weight a Murphy bed can handle?

The maximum weight that a single or twin Murphy bed can handle for a person is 275 lbs., obviously if you purchase a double or queen the maximum weight would be 550 lbs. for two people.

How much should be the weight of the mattress for a Murphy bed?

By referring to the chart below you will know what is the maximum weight for your size of wall bed. If you use a heavy mattress for a Murphy bed, your bed will be too heavy for the pistons to lift which is not very convenient. Any innerspring mattress up to 12” thick will work great.
Heavy, pillow top mattresses are not suitable for a Murphy bed. For each size Murphy bed, there is a weight limit for the mattress. If your mattress is too heavy, the pistons would not function properly and the bed would be hard to close. That is why you need to keep the mattress weight within the range.

Can I use a memory foam mattress?

Yes, you can use any memory foam mattress provided it falls within the range. You may have to add some weight to the footer end bed if the mattress is too light.

Can I modify my Murphy bed?

There are modifications that you can do and there are some you cannot do, because it may not work! Please contact our expert staff to discuss your modifications before you proceed.

Can I move my Murphy bed from one place to another?

Yes, but you will have to follow the instructions for the disassembly of a Murphy bed. It is basically the opposite of the assembly process.

Is there warranty for the parts in my Murphy bed kit?

Yes, all the parts in our Murphy bed comes with Lifetime warranty, but you must register for it. We may require some pictures of your finished Murphy bed.