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In noisy and dusty cities there is always a lack of naturalness and naturalness. Furniture made of pine retains the resinous aroma of pine needles, has a natural color, disinfects the room, and a bed made of solid pine provides its owner with a sound, healthy sleep. In addition, the cost of the product, compared to beds made from solid solid wood, is quite affordable.
What kind of wood are beds made from?
Solid wood for the production of furniture and beds is divided into two main types:
- soft breeds;
- hard rocks.
Soft trees include coniferous trees (pine, spruce, cedar, thuja), and also include aspen, alder, and linden. Oak, birch, maple, ash, beech, and walnut are considered hard. Let's look at their main characteristics in more detail.
A special feature of conifers is their tendency to crack due to significant loads. But their undeniable advantage is their affordable price.
Therefore, such furniture is invariably popular.
In addition, this material, thanks to the resins it contains, has antiseptic properties
and is not susceptible to damage by wood pests. A pleasant addition is the light forest aroma and the ability to disinfect the air.
Production costs
When choosing solid wood furniture, pay attention to the manufacturer. Because both solid pine furniture and solid birch furniture, with all its useful properties and natural beauty, must undergo proper finishing before entering your home. The board must be dried naturally, the wood must be properly processed, all the necessary technologies must be followed, and these technologies, even in the production of antique furniture, must be modern so that the furniture looks beautiful and lasts a long time.
What kind of wooden furniture do you prefer? What parameters are fundamental for you? We are waiting for your comments!
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Furniture for your home, and especially for your bedroom, should be safe and comfortable. And over many years, the following axiom has developed in people’s minds: “Wooden furniture is synonymous with strength, durability and beauty.” If you believe the research conducted on the furniture sales market, then we can say with confidence that the most popular furniture is made of solid pine and birch. An important fact is that each of the listed materials has its own undeniable advantages.
Alder beds
Alder has good strength and at the same time an affordable price. It will not crack, provided it is not subjected to too much stress from weight or jumping. A separate nuance is the use of fastening elements. This way, the screws and bolts will hold securely, but driving in nails may cause the wood to split. One of the main advantages is moisture resistance, so it is the most suitable choice for a children's bed.
Pine for furniture
The most commonly used type of tree in our region is pine. It is used in construction and in the furniture industry.
The advantages of this wood include:
- greater prevalence and accessibility;
- ease of processing;
- relatively low cost.
Pine has bactericidal properties, which are ensured by the presence of pine resin in the fiber.
Various pieces of furniture made from solid pine will be an excellent solution for consumers choosing budget options for wooden interior items.
But when buying pine furniture, you should remember that truly high-quality products are obtained only from its middle part. The upper part of the trunk will have many knots, which negatively affects the quality of the product. And furniture made from the lower part of the tree can release resin at high temperatures. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully examine the appearance of the product; if you find a lot of knots on the surface, then it is better to refuse such a purchase.
Linden beds
It is most often found in the production of internal parts of a sleeping place, since it is highly susceptible to the influence of external factors. Excessive dry air can cause it to crack, moisture can cause it to become covered with fungus, and direct sunlight can cause it to change color. The advantages include resistance to mechanical stress and an attractive shade.
Birch beds
Wood of medium hardness, which has a large margin of safety against splitting under physical influence. It must be treated with special means to avoid fungal infections. Birch reliably holds the fastening fittings. In mid-latitudes, this is a fairly popular material for the production of beds in a price category affordable for many.
Beech beds
Quite a hard and durable species, which is still inferior to oak in terms of the same properties. May become deformed under the influence of significant weight and changes in humidity. If the climate in the room is stable, and the wood is treated with special means, it will last a long time. This furniture belongs to the middle price segment.
To increase accessibility without losing the quality and comfort of products, modern manufacturers often combine hard and soft types of wood when assembling beds.
How to make a double bed from solid wood with your own hands
Step No. 1 – purchasing material and preparing tools
So, as we said above, a wooden bed is not a cheap pleasure. This material is considered elite, therefore, when going to the store to buy pine, you can do the following:
- Buy material for the bed frame of the highest quality;
- for supports, purchase second-grade raw materials;
- For slats or slats for mattress flooring, buy boards that are strong, but the cheapest possible.
It is not necessary to buy only first-grade boards for work
Thus, you will be able to save quite a lot.
More specifically, to make a solid pine bed you will have to purchase:
- a board for making the frame of our product;
- boards, which we will then cut into support beams;
- boards for making decorative strips;
- timber to create the supporting part of the frame;
- boards on slats.
Prices for construction boards
Construction boards
It is better to purchase material with a reserve, so that if one of the parts is damaged, you will have enough boards for further work
As for the tools, prepare in advance to create a bed:
- sawing unit;
- drill and angle drilling device;
- machine for polishing wooden surfaces;
- hot glue for woodworking in a gun;
- square;
- clamps;
- sandpaper of various grain sizes;
- self-tapping screws of different lengths;
- varnish that can be diluted with water, or paint;
- putty;
- brushes for applying compositions.
Prices for the popular range of miter saws
Miter saw
Step No. 2 - making a frame
The first stage of our work will be to manufacture the bed frame. In order to create it, you need:
- cut out the frame parts according to your drawing;
- sand them with a sander.
They begin to make the frame by fastening the parts together with self-tapping screws, screwing them in from the inside, having previously made guide holes at an angle in the corners of the material being fastened, using a device previously prepared for this.
Make holes in the material at an angle
When the frame is completely fastened, check that the angle of the sides is even. To do this, use a square.
To check whether the connection is smooth, attach a square to the frame
Next, you will need to process the edges of the frame with a small plane to give it a more neat appearance, and at the same time greater safety.
A mini-plane is a very convenient assistant for making products from solid pine yourself.
Please note: in order for the frame to join the parts even more firmly, it would be wise to connect its sides even before it is screwed with self-tapping screws, using glue. This will give the structure additional rigidity.
Remove excess glue with a cloth soaked in a special product
When the frame is dry, supports for the mattress deck will be attached to it. Secure them along the edges and center with self-tapping screws, then press the frame as much as possible with clamps to the beam, and only then twist the fasteners along the entire length of the support.
The support is pressed against the frame with clamps, and only then secured with self-tapping screws along the entire length
Prices for clamps
Clamps
At the same stage, it would be wise to paint the frame with mixtures prepared in advance and let it dry thoroughly. You can buy paint or take a chance, and also make it yourself using some other master class found on the Internet.
Carefully paint the frame
Step No. 3 - making legs for the bed
To make bed legs we need a thick beam. Make six cubes out of it, sand it thoroughly, and make a decorative cut on 4 of them. The remaining two will be placed in the middle of the bed, where no one will see them, so there is no need to trim the parts.
To create the legs, cubes made of thick timber are used, turned according to your idea
The finished legs are soaked in stain, dried, and then installed along the edges of our product.
Step No. 4 – make and install slats and decorative elements for the mattress bed
We make slats for the mattress bed. Cut them out of the boards, first checking the drawings again. The resulting boards must be sanded and wiped in order to remove all dirt from their surface.
Use nails and a pneumatic hammer to install the slats. The slats need to be laid on the supports at the same distance to increase the rigidity of the frame.
Using the parameters you have determined in advance, create the bed slats on the saw rig and attach them
At the same time as the slats, make decorative linings for your bed. Saturate them with stain and let them dry, then glue them to your bed frame, it will look very impressive.
When you attach the slats, do not forget to install decorative elements
Hurray, our bed is completely ready! As you can see, it really wasn’t difficult to make, since pine is a very malleable material. And when you know what to do, the work goes even faster.
We have created a minimalistic and beautiful bed made of solid pine
Which wood is best for a bed?
It is impossible to give a clear answer as to which is better, a solid massif or a combination of different breeds. Both have their merits and can last for many years. When choosing, you should focus, first of all, on your available budget. It is certain that furniture made from solid timber will be more expensive. However, you can reduce the cost of solid beds by using textile or metal parts in the headboard, when choosing models without a backrest and other additional parts.
Size and weight
In terms of weight, pine is the ideal choice as a representative of the “golden mean”. Compared to oak, one cubic meter of pine weighs 40% less, this allows you to make a more impressive bed with the same weight of material. Of course, it is not entirely correct to compare oak and pine, because these are woods of different classes - hard and soft, but in terms of frequency of use in the furniture industry, both are approximately close.
The special pine scent emitted by pine furniture calms the nervous system, helps strengthen the immune system and relieve stress.
The dimensions of the furniture sheets used to make the bed can also vary greatly from each other. Most often, spliced panels are used as the most affordable option. Its size is determined at the stage of preparing drawings for the bed and directly depends on the final sketch.
Pine beds are covered with anything: varnish, paint, special tinting, and also complemented with carving, embossing or burning.
Note! Do not be afraid of spliced panels - they are made using furniture glue, which does not pose any danger after drying.
Beech, pine or birch - which is better for a bed?
For example, in a modest-sized bedroom, a dark oak bed will look out of place, creating a feeling of gloom and heaviness. In small rooms, light birch furniture looks more advantageous. Beech beds should not be placed in rooms with high levels of humidity, as they may warp or even begin to rot. In such cases, alder furniture is optimal. If sunlight constantly falls into the room, this will not have the best effect on a linden bed; for such bedrooms it is better to choose a pine product. Under the influence of the sun's rays, the wood will emit a coniferous aroma, creating a disinfected climate in the room.
Choosing a wooden bed
, you must base it on the characteristics of the material from which it is made, and take into account your financial capabilities.
Color spectrum
A wooden piece of furniture made from pine can be made in a variety of shades. The most popular color is natural, with tints from golden to rich red. However, designers offer other variations:
- White. Whitewashed pine is one of the latest trends. Ideal for a bed that is placed in a minimalist bedroom or a room with a classic interior. It looks elegant and fashionable, especially in combination with plain bedding.
- Dark walnut. A pine bed painted dark brown looks great in contrast with light walls, a white bedside rug and pastel linens.
- Deep red. Models of beds painted in a mahogany shade look very respectable in combination with other furniture of a similar design. This is an excellent solution to highlight the contrast with the initially light interior.
Pros and cons of three-tier beds, tips for selection and placement
Minor changes to the original color of pine are achieved by tinting the wood. Pale shades of brown become more saturated and bright, but the original structure of the wood is preserved, and minor defects are eliminated.
To give the surface of the bed gloss, it is varnished, and to create a matte finish, special enamel is used.
