In this article, you will find all the instructions for the various types of Murphy bed mechanisms in our range, along with answers and advice for the most frequently asked questions from our customers.
This is a comprehensive guide on how to build a Murphy bed using mechanisms from our Murphy bed frame collection.
CABINET CONSTRUCTION INSTRUCTIONS
A complete list of instructions on how to build the housing for specific Murphy beds can be found at the end of this article (files).
[FAQ | ADVICE] Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What if the mechanism pulls the cabinet and frame upwards too strongly and won't stay in the horizontal position? Adjusting the spring tension.
When opening for the first time, it is recommended that at least two people perform the operation until the springs are correctly adjusted. The mechanisms have high-power springs, so you should have an assistant to avoid any problems. The spring tension can be minimally adjusted using the screw at the back of the mechanism – this is a minor correction; do not over-adjust to avoid having to disassemble the mechanism and re-apply the springs.
An important point is at what moment the mechanism pulls the cabinet and front upwards. If this happens when the target mattress is not installed, this is normal – there is a lack of weight – then you must test the operation with the mattress!
If this situation occurs when the target mattress is installed, then the mechanism's power must be reduced by removing one spring from each mechanism. You need to disassemble the mechanism, remove one spring from each, reassemble it, and test again. This may seem tedious, but please consider that nowadays there is a very wide selection of mattresses, and every manufacturer produces mattresses with different weights, heights, and materials used.
2. How to install the fronts? Why isn't this in the manual?
We leave the installation of the fronts to each customer's own design because everyone has different aesthetic tastes and builds the cabinet differently. Some want the front attached to the frame housing, while others make closing doors.
When building the prototype, we personally used L-brackets to screw the front to the board enclosure built around the metal frame. We divided the front into 5 equal parts with a minimal gap between them. Such a solution requires an accurate design and pre-drilling holes using specialized machinery.
3. Do I need to buy anything else besides the complete set?
This depends on how you build the cabinets. You can use accessories such as L-brackets from our range or mounting screws; however, this all depends on your project. If you commission an external company to build the housing, you don't really need anything besides the frame. Of course, you will need mattress straps (so the mattress doesn't fall into the housing when closing), which we also have in our offer (we recommend using 2 straps per piece of furniture).
4. What is the load capacity of the mechanisms and who can sleep on the unfolded product?
The load capacity depends on the selected frame. The dynamic load is crucial (the weight the mechanism supports during movement), including: frame weight, enclosure weight, mattress, and fronts.
90x200 - vertical or horizontal - mechanism PI-00062-B02
Static load - 170 kg, Dynamic load - 70 kg
120x200 - vertical or horizontal - mechanism PI-00071-B02
Static load - 300 kg, Dynamic load - 100 kg
140x200 and 160x200 - vertical or horizontal - mechanism PI-00072-B02
Static load - 300 kg, Dynamic load - 140 kg
Average weight capacity for users (including mattress):
90x200 - 150kg
120x200 | 140x200 | 160x200 - 250kg
Note: Weights depend on the correct construction of the housing.
5. How much space is there between the front and the floor?
Space depends on the type of legs selected:
Low leg H-250 - approx. 166mm
High leg H-430 - approx. 350mm