While having someone hold the one end of the frame use a 2x4 the one you purchased if you d like before the cut to level the bed and to prepare to attach the chain to the ceiling.
Hanging bed from ceiling with chains.
The classic setup has two chains hanging from the ceiling that each split into two separate chains that are attached to the swing itself.
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If your swing comes with chains ropes attached hook.
At this point now that the bed is level use the other lag screws to attach the frame to the wall.
Where the hooks go will depend on the design of the swing.
A lot of people are intrigued by the idea of having a hanging bed in their bedroom but they just can t take this step without being certain they re going to love it.
How to make a hanging bed.
It should be hung level regardless of height.
Using chain to hang this bed swing works both indoors and out.
The wooden bed frame the oxidized iron chains with delicate designs and the color scheme of the linen make the entire bed look elegant and majestic at the same time.
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If you have a higher or sloped ceiling.
The classic chain setup has two chains hanging from the ceiling that each split into two separate chains creating an upside down y shape which attach to the four corners of the swing.
You can also attach four individual chains to each corner which might make your swing support stronger but requires drilling four holes in the ceiling.
If your swing did not come with chains or hooks pre installed you will need to install them.
Lift the bed and hook the chain to the ceiling support found on homedepot.
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The chain lengths were chosen for ceiling heights between 8 and 9 feet.
Use s hooks to attach each eye bolt on the bed to the end of each chain.
Stained 1x10s attached to the outer edges of the bed using screws and finishing nails create a kind of raised casing required to keep the mattress in place.
Attach a lag screw to each stud the frame touches.
Surplus chain links should be at the ceiling end rather than hanging off the bed.
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An 800 lbs rated proof coil chain suspended via an eye bolt drilled into the ceiling joist and then clamped to one end of the wood skeleton keeps the bed afloat.