How I built a Floating Bed Frame for a full size mattress.

What’s up everybody? Today’s video is how I built a floating bed frame for my daughter for a full size mattress. This is a low cost option that you can do at home for typically less than $100. I got the wood from my local Lowe’s store. I ordered the LED light strip off Amazon and posted a link below.
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[@jessicavickers6924]

Built it to your instructions, using your diagram. IT'S PERFECT! couldn't be happier with how easy and cheap it was. Thank you so much!!

[@DieselLegiance]

Awesome 👏

[@rayne.schuchmann1626]

Thank you! I couldn't find a single full bed floating tutorial.

[@Tylerhughes007]

I found this first try

[@0101executioner]

@@Tylerhughes007 That's because this guy was searching for a tutorial before this video even came out. You found a tutorial fast since this video was already uploaded 2 months prior.

[@DieselLegiance]

Just adjust the dimensions for the larger size mattress. My video was based on a full size mattress. A Queen or King would be larger so just adjust accordingly by adding the extra inches as needed.

[@cyresso]

@@DieselLegiance so thus will be good for twin

[@DieselLegiance]

It may be a little larger as mine was created for a full size bed. Just scale it down a couple inches by figuring out the size difference between a full and twin size mattress.

[@angelazamboni561]

I made the bed for my daughter in one afternoon, wow, and she loved it, it is super sturdy and it fits perfectly, thank you so much!!. $81

[@DieselLegiance]

That’s awesome 👍🏼

[@shannonkamal5029]

Might be the BEST DIY video ever created! Plain, simple, explained perfect, easy to understand👍🏾

[@craigdaniel3262]

You’re a damn TEACHER! A lot of peeps do as good as they can to explain but you sir are a true teacher

[@DieselLegiance]

Thanks 🙏 I do my best

[@welshracing9909]

Very nicely done. Simple and to the point!

[@lil5404]

Thank you! I like the way you explained it

[@ContentWithPython]

This is The best video ever on floating bed based on what I been watching. Thank you 🔥🔥🔥 well detailed video 💪

[@dimpsoc]

Thank you. This was very detailed.

[@pamelagonzalez7068]

This was really helpful! I hope I can build it myself, I love the idea

[@onahaloysius698]

Clearly explained..... thanks so much Love this 😍😍😍

[@edmartinez3966]

Hell of a job explaining the details! This is the one I'm going to build after lots of other site views. Thanks

[@jmario1783]

Thank you great video . I appreciate the details you gave

[@sidehustlehub5948]

Thank you so much. looking forward to making this

[@pr1ncerom3]

Good job Matt!

[@letsride525]

I want to thank you for your amazing and simple video.

[@solesinthechi6920]

You explained this very well, thank you very much

[@rusosaldana1209]

Dude I love the barney style. Very good great work.

[@faithsmith3650]

Thank you soooooooo much!! Very informative and amazing job

[@bobharveythercanddiyguy22]

This is exactly what i was looking for! Thank you for the drawing also!

[@DieselLegiance]

Glad I could help 👊🏼

[@pastalover5767]

thank you so much this is probably the only video that my brain truly understood haha

[@christinaarchambault5713]

im looking for something just like this finally I find it but I need it for a king lol I guess ill try to do some math to make it work for a king. Thanks for the very clear instructions, right to the point and no muttering nonsence .

[@cornbread6158]

U the best for making the plans thanks

[@tonyragans5866]

I used your plans and added a few tweaks.. It turned out great. Thank you ..

[@alfonsohidalgo1988]

thanks for the explanation

[@sorijin]

Gonna do a king size using your basic frame ratio! Led will be wild too!

[@josiahphillips421]

Thanks you. Gonna make this with some modifications. Maybe I’ll add a lip around the edge to kind of contain the bed and maybe add a headboard that will be mounted to the wall. Well done your daughter is lucky to have you.

[@DieselLegiance]

Awesome 👍🏼

[@K9Riggs]

Need you to do a California king tutorial!! You explain it so well! Couldn’t be done better! Thank you sir

[@DieselLegiance]

Thanks 🙏 It would not be that hard. Just figure out the difference in mattress size from a cali king compared to a full size and add that difference to the diagram measurements I listed in the video.

[@idriss6266]

After watching this, I made the exact same one for $123 and 4 hours. Thanks

[@Monieboy700]

I'm building this for my daughter thanks man!

[@DieselLegiance]

Awesome 👊🏼

[@clairtoncarneiro1986]

Melhor e mais simples vídeo que vi entre centenas, tá de parabéns.

[@frankcarrillo914]

Thanks for this 🙏

[@ktpowerwashing]

THANK YOU! Our build is a SUCCESS! We saved Soo much money because we almost bought a $600 pre built frame. My son loves it PLUS it we had a fun time building it Together.

[@DieselLegiance]

That’s awesome. Good job 👍🏼

[@kanwalnainsingh811]

hello do you maybe have the link for the prebuilt frame might want it

[@Sandy42733]

Wished I saw this video before buying a new bed frame 2 weeks ago I guess I'll diy my son's

[@ft.grantclan8555]

Thanks brother. Gonna build this for my daughter she's 10 years old.

[@DieselLegiance]

You’re an awesome Dad. 👊🏼

[@23hating93]

thank you so much this help sooooooo much

[@stljayfrm1600]

Thanks man 🙏🏽

[@beautyishername111]

Thank you so much. Best floating bed tutorial on KZbin!!!!

[@DieselLegiance]

Thanks 🙏 I try...

[@jauneya2949]

thank you so much and i hope that the wood isnt expensive in my country

[@philliphill9336]

Just got mine done it looks amazing thanks brother 👍🏼

[@DieselLegiance]

That’s awesome. Good job 👍🏼

[@bunnygyt4269]

great work

[@JustaVegasBaby]

Perfect 💯

[@elijahhome3187]

Amazing

[@brittneyashby9716]

Thank you! Your video is so simply I could do it but my boyfriend is gonna build it for us

[@DieselLegiance]

Nice 👍🏼

[@stephenmccool7767]

Thank you Thank you Thank you!

[@DieselLegiance]

You can do it 👊🏼

[@cliffhanger_5.734]

That's cool!

[@erintanezaki8083]

Can u tell us all the wood mesuerment and how many of them u got?

[@bobtran6816]

Ur a god for thus

[@mmathis9860]

Good evening, I’m still working on this bed. You said you had about an 8” gap between the upper bed supports. With the 6 boards that go in between the doubles at each end, I’m getting approximately 9.25” between each not 8”? Happy New Year!

[@Rob-o87]

Do you by chance have list of how.many.of.each board you used?

[@marshallstone2133]

So you didn't use the box frame? Guess you don't need to right. Great video. I build custom cabinets for a living. But always love to have blue prints to go off of.

[@Frank020]

Hi, it's working! moding an old frame to act as the base support, which is kind of difficult...lol. TY you can doo it. 😁😁

[@katelynngrantland5174]

Perfect video.

[@kupermcfarlan5629]

What is the material list I really need them

[@SpackledPootyJuice]

Excellent tutorial! Been looking on various sites all day, and this is the best I’ve encountered…I’m going to attempt to scale this down for a standard twin mattress - 75x38. (Hope my math skills are on point!) What size screws did you use to attach everything? Assuming 3”? Should I use self-tapping? Does it matter? Did you use wood glue? Is it necessary? (My old man OVER-built stuff to withstand hurricanes, hence the question.) He would probably glue/screw AND nail, and add a bazillion metal brackets for added stability.

[@SpackledPootyJuice]

Update: Built a twin size version of this exact plan in about 3 hours today. Super sturdy and super cool! Total cost (including lumber, box of 3” screws, wood glue & LED tape lights ~ $110). Thanks again for the awesome video & inspiration!

[@SpackledPootyJuice]

Cut List: 2- 2x10x18 2-2x10x62 2-2x4x72 2-2x4x38 7-2x4x35 4-2x4x12.75 cleats (to fasten upper/lower frames)

[@DieselLegiance]

Awesome 👍🏼

[@alexrubio9098]

I built 2 of these bed frames already and they turned out great, I wanted to build a twin sized one today, and you just saved me from doing all the math

[@robynwillyard5341]

How sturdy did this come out? Me and my mom are building me one and i wanna make sure some....”wrestling” isn’t going to makes me flip the bed or break it.

[@DieselLegiance]

It’s very sturdy. Just make sure you screw the pieces together and then screw the top frame to the bottom frame.

[@Sunilnupur]

Thank you for this video. Could you please give me the cut list for this beautiful full bed set that I can take to Lowes/Home Dept. This is my first project ever and want to do something special for my daughter.

[@DieselLegiance]

I don’t have an exact list but I tried to draw a diagram which I show in the video. Good luck. It’s not that hard. You can do it 👍🏼

[@Sunilnupur]

@@DieselLegiance Thank you! Will let you know how it goes.

[@jakemceachern7247]

Could you tell me the number of pieces and length size you got for all the lumber at a store?

[@jaydub907]

That's what I was wondering

[@DieselLegiance]

I honestly don’t remember each piece I purchase as this was a couple years ago but I did lay out the dimensions of what you need to build it though. In todays inflated market, I’d suggest buying longer pieces if possible and cut them down into the smaller pieces as needed to help save money.

[@shanesmith7959]

Great video! Does the mattress slide off without something to stop it ?

[@DieselLegiance]

It stays put

[@MrCoachcaines]

Awesome build. Do you think i could use 2.5”. Screws

[@DieselLegiance]

You probably could use that size screw but slightly longer around 3 inch will give you better bite.

[@RafaelOAndreatta]

Nice video! Is it a problem for me to do this build with 2"x 3" instead of 2"x 4"?

[@DieselLegiance]

Should be fine

[@johnsymons5187]

I see where you indicated you laid mattress directly on frame. What kind of mattress? Foam etc. I'm getting a memory foam mattress. So I'm curious if the mattress would sink into area's between the 2 x 4's? I'm thinking about putting luan on top of frame then add mattress. But what a simple effective design.

[@DieselLegiance]

It was a hybrid with springs and foam top. If using a full foam mattress I'd recommend a sheet of plywood or osb as a base.

[@gregholtmeyer5430]

Great vid. great job explaining it step by step. Thank you. I want to make this for a queen size bed. This may be a silly question, but ...If a 200lb adult was sitting on the edge of one side, is there any concern that the bed will tip to that side?

[@DieselLegiance]

Thanks. I’m 6’4” and 270pbs and it does not budge when I sit on the edge. I attached the top frame to the bottom frame so it’s solid.

[@Legend-kx2sm]

Hi, would this work if I built it from plywood? Ply seems a lot cheaper here and I was thinking I could cut the boards any length I need.

[@DieselLegiance]

As long as the thickness is there I don’t see why not. You may just have to double up the bottom frame to make it thicker and sturdier for support.

[@wade6584]

Nice, What keeps the bed from sliding away from the frame

[@DieselLegiance]

Just gravity. With the double boards at the ends, the mattress does not slide into any pockets and keeps it in place. You could also use anti slip pads if concerned about the mattress moving but I never had any issues.

[@alexrosario2056]

Hey can? You give a list of what part i should get at home depot to make this?

[@joshruhnke1507]

Did you fasten frame to floor? I'm going to build this frame tomorrow. I'm just wondering if it will tip off you sit on the edge

[@DieselLegiance]

No, I did fasten the top frame to the bottom frame but not to the floor.

[@bordaz711ify]

Is there a shopping list to follow that will tell me how many boards to buy and what sizes?

[@DieselLegiance]

Not really, but I did draw a basic diagram with basic dimensions that is posted in the video.

[@stankinwooty04]

Question. What should be my measurements for a king 80"L × 76"W???

[@DieselLegiance]

Just take the measurement difference between king and full and add the extra inches.

[@rodrigocarmelo9070]

Good morning sir whatever, that's size good for king or queen size of foam bed mattress, thanks

[@m0nst4r4k6]

how would you go about making a base for a 135cmx200cm top? same principles as shown in the video?

[@DieselLegiance]

Yep, just make slight adjustments on the measurements.

[@abambanm]

If i put the bottom support in the middle of the frame, would it still be sturdy?

[@DieselLegiance]

I’d still make sure you have support at the top, middle, and bottom.

[@bostonhale4720]

On a scale of 1-10 how sturdy is the bed? Great Video

[@DieselLegiance]

I’m no engineer but I’m 6’3 270 lbs and I sit and lay on it and it’s sturdier feeling than my king size bed metal frame.

[@bostonhale4720]

@@DieselLegiance ok thank you!

[@rjayspencer7093]

What length screws did you use and did you use any brackets?

[@DieselLegiance]

No brackets and I think 3” course wood screws

[@kmj1840]

A little late to this video but I was wondering on how much the cost was so I could save up

[@DieselLegiance]

I bought the lumber during the Covid lumber price hike so maybe less than $150 however, in normal pricing it should cost around $80 give or take plus the led lights which vary in price.

[@cxrissss]

how tall are the 2x4 brackets that you made to holf the top to the bottom

[@DieselLegiance]

Don’t remember but it only has to be long enough to join the two sections so maybe 14-18” give or take.

[@j.o.n2060]

What are the measurements of the 4 pieces of wood holding the top piece down??

[@DieselLegiance]

I posted a diagram with rough measurements in the video about 9 minutes in to the video. Hope this helps.

[@SpackledPootyJuice]

Figure the height of the 2x10 base + the height of the 2x4 mattress frame ~ so you’re gonna be in the neighborhood of 13-14”. Just use your tape measure and some scrap 2x4 and cut to length needed, secure with screws in top and bottom, no?

[@_rhythm_on_claw_9772]

I’m your One thousandth Like your welcome

[@dreemwizard]

How's the bed holding up? I might build it also

[@DieselLegiance]

It’s still in the same condition as day 1. My daughter loves it.

[@j.y.bproductions9578]

How many 2x10 do you use ?

[@Kale_20]

How long have you had this so that we can know how long it’s lasted?

[@DieselLegiance]

I’ve had this bed for over 4 months now and it’s in perfect shape as the day I built it.

[@Kale_20]

@@DieselLegiance cool

[@davekent20]

Does the mattress slip off ever ? Thanks Dave

[@DieselLegiance]

Not at all, that’s why I doubled up the 2x4’s at the ends. No issues at all.

[@davekent20]

@@DieselLegiance thanks again

[@eliasmacias9500]

How long of a screw did you use?

[@DieselLegiance]

I honestly don’t remember but probably a 2.5”

[@timdeimer5581]

What screws can you use and what size?

[@DieselLegiance]

Any framing screw is fine and I’d suggest 2.5”-3” length screws

[@alexandravillasenor7641]

What type of screws did u use ?

[@DieselLegiance]

Just normal drywall/wood screws I believe either 2-1/2 or 3” long

[@tankj5644]

Did he ever say how many pieces of 2x4s and stuff he bought before he cut them?

[@DieselLegiance]

I posted a diagram. However, most of what I purchased were 8’ boards as I did not have a way at the time to haul anything longer such as a 12’ or larger and then cutting it in half. I’d say in todays inflated market, try to save money however possible.

[@mahmoudserour3598]

is this for a queen bed?

[@DieselLegiance]

This was a full size.

[@dmck7958]

Does it tilt when you sit on the edge?

[@DieselLegiance]

Not at all.

[@thepetfacts4788]

is this for a queen mattress?

[@DieselLegiance]

My video was for a full size mattress. Just figure out the size difference between a queen and full and make adjustments to the measurements.

[@ricardozuniga4511]

What kind of screws did you use?

[@lbarrera503]

I used 2 1/2 construction screws and they worked perfectly

[@DieselLegiance]

I just used regular construction screws I had in the garage.

[@samiyousfi_2007]

Doesn't it tip over when you sit on the edge?

[@DieselLegiance]

Not at all. It’s very sturdy.

[@jazmin1252]

Does it tilt when there is a heavy weight sitting on the very side??

[@DieselLegiance]

Nope, not at all. It’s all screwed in to the frame so it’s not moving...

[@phamfishing900]

What kind of wood is it and what rating?

[@DieselLegiance]

Just basic untreated lumber from lowes.

[@zacharymelendez2982]

how do u get all these woods precut

[@DieselLegiance]

You could ask the lumber store to cut them for you.

[@zacharymelendez2982]

@@DieselLegiance oh ok

[@GORDO_LABZ]

What’s the height and length of the boards you used?

[@DieselLegiance]

Don’t remember off hand but I’m pretty sure I went over the specs in the video...

[@GORDO_LABZ]

@@DieselLegiance alrighty thanks

[@viniciusmartin]

what kind of wood did you use?

[@DieselLegiance]

Just basic non treated wood from Home Depot at the time. The cheapest I could find as this was during the start of Lumber prices rising from Covid.

[@viniciusmartin]

@@DieselLegiance thank's for your time! beautiful work

[@mmathis9860]

I’m building this bed for our grandson as a Christmas gift this year. I used 2 x 6 ‘s for the upper frame. I’m adding the LED lights and also 5 electrical outlets with USB portals. That’s just for added convenience to charge phone, iPad and gaming headset. I’m painting it all gloss black. I’m going to paint a cool color scheme around it to match the rug he’s getting for Christmas. Oh and I used your schematic dimensions. Thank you for sharing. Awesome build and excellent video. How can I send you pictures when I’m finished?

[@DieselLegiance]

That sounds awesome and I’m sure your Grandson will love it. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@mmathis9860]

@@DieselLegiance Merry Christmas and have a Blessed and Happy New Year!

[@MilosTerzix-zc1vh]

How tall are the pieces?

[@DieselLegiance]

I can’t remember at this point but I had measurements drawn in the video.

[@Cupidz248]

How wide are the 2x4 braces ?

[@tesch1261]

how wide apart?

[@justnesia9500]

What Kind Of Wood Was This ?

[@DieselLegiance]

I just used basic builder grade lumber. Nothing special. You don’t want to use treated. Cedar would be better but during the lumber shortage this was all they had available at the time.