Overview of stairs for bunk beds

The presence of a bunk bed can be an ideal solution for large or large families who cannot afford to purchase an apartment of a larger area, where you can arrange full and independent sleeping places. In addition, bunk beds, in addition to, in fact, a berth, can include numerous racks, shelves and drawers built into the stairs themselves. Yes, and purely aesthetically, bunk beds, which have recently been actively sold in stores, look great and therefore can fit into the interior of almost any apartment.

Therefore, today we will try to consider such an important element of this unusual sleeping place as a staircase: what it is, what materials it is made of, how it needs to be handled so that it will serve you as long as possible.

All requirements for a ladder for a bunk bed are based on ensuring the safety of persons using these berths. Of course, this mainly concerns children. First of all, you need to think about the material. Experts advise using wooden stairs, as it is a natural and environmentally friendly material. Before use, it is best to treat the surfaces with special compounds that prevent the formation of mold and rot.

It is advisable that the ladder does not have dangerous corners, as well as sharp places that the child can get hurt. All surfaces must be sanded and rounded; the surface of the stairs must be smooth. If the children are small, then the ideal solution would be the construction of handrails, which should also be smooth and processed in exactly the same way as the entire staircase structure.

Considering that bunk beds are usually installed in children's rooms, it must be remembered that any furniture used by children must be safe and take up small spaces. The same goes for stairs, especially if they are attached or removable. There are two main types of stairs: fixed vertically and inclined. It is believed that an inclined ladder installed on the side of the bed on special mounts is the safest option.

It is also worth talking separately about possible ladder adaptations.

This is the simplest and most typical staircase used to climb to the second tier of the bed. It differs from all other analogues in its low price, however, such a product is extremely inconvenient to use, and for children, especially very small ones, it can be simply dangerous. In addition, this staircase has absolutely no function, and by itself (without a bed) it is of no value. And it doesn't even have any degree of comfort.

Ladders of this type stand out among all the others with the inclination of the steps, varying from 35 to 45 degrees. The only drawback of the mid-flight staircase can be considered its overall dimensions - near the berth, it will occupy an area equal to half a square meter. Eliminating this drawback and changing the angle of inclination, you can create another problem - the angle of inclination will begin to tend to 70 degrees, which can subsequently complicate the descent and ascent, as well as increase the risk of injury. This is especially true for children's rooms. The advantages of this type of staircase include its strength - it is practically impossible to damage the steps. The only thing is that it is not recommended to climb the flight ladder in boots with hard soles.

Such designs have a much more complex shape than all the others. In addition to comfort, a wardrobe ladder is capable of performing the functions of a chest of drawers, which will both save space and place a large number of necessary and useful things in the bedside area. You can also equip a small wardrobe or drawers under the staircase structure. The steps themselves have a pleasant and comfortable slope, which allows not only children but also elderly people to climb onto a 2-bunk bed.

The equipment of such a staircase is possible not only for a bunk bed, but also simply for the interior of an apartment. A dresser staircase can fit into almost any design or architectural design, become a hallmark of an apartment and even a whole architectural dominant. In addition, the design itself is very simple: almost any man can plan and assemble such a ladder. You just need to remember some simple and important rules and principles, and then you can get a product that will differ from everyone else in its uniqueness and will suit your apartment.

A ladder of this type consists of shelves or open cabinets, which are accessible from the side of the structure. The main disadvantage, which at the same time turns into dignity, is that such a staircase takes up a lot of space, but due to this, its functionality increases.

It is also worth talking about the ladder for the loft bed and the very design itself. The loft bed is a sleeping place located under the ceiling. Besides the fact that it is modern, economical and simply interesting, such a bed has a number of disadvantages. First, it is very unsafe and expensive. Secondly, there is an opinion that sleeping under the ceiling, especially in summer, is very stuffy and bad, since there is no sensible ventilation there. The ladder for such a bed can be made of any material, it all depends on the appearance of the loft bed. The same applies to the placement option: it is allowed to use both an attached and a stationary ladder.

Basically, bed ladders are made of either wood or metal. There are also rope ladders.

If we talk about wood, then most often pine is chosen for the manufacture of stairs. There is no need to polish the ladder, it is recommended only to sand it, and also to cover it with a matte varnish. When choosing a staircase made of wood, special attention should be paid to the steps - they should not be too slippery.

The metal staircase, based on its design features, is stationary. The design of such a product is very simple. For full and comfortable use, it is recommended to cover it with a primer and paint. It should also be remembered that metal is a slippery material.Therefore, when using such ladders, especially if their placement is planned in the children's room, it is better to attend to fixing rubber nozzles or pads on the crossbars. Or use this kind of staircase if your children are over nine years old.

Rope ladders are mainly used to lift bedridden patients., as well as rehabilitation of disabled people, therefore, when choosing such models (as a rule, inexpensive ones), special requirements should be made to the strength of the rope itself.

• After installing the steps, you need to carefully check how tightly they are fixed. If the standard factory mount seems to be insufficient for you, then you can try to come up with an additional one. It is important that it does not spoil the aesthetic appearance of the staircase itself, and also does not interfere with the subsequent ascent or descent from the bed.
• Additional blocks can be attached to steps, especially wooden ones., which will become a kind of stiffening ribs and give the steps additional hardness.
• It is highly recommended to reinforce steps, especially wooden ones, additionally with iron or aluminum corners. The most common corners sold in hardware or furniture stores will do.
• When attaching steps from a round bar, it is recommended to drill grooves, the depth of which is half the thickness of the board. It is recommended to fix the boards in the grooves with glue and additionally tighten with metal screws. From an aesthetic point of view, this method should be preferred, however, in order for the structure to become durable, accuracy must be observed.

Thus, we can conclude that the staircase in the overall design of a bunk bed is a very important component. From its strength, material, as well as the method of functioning and fixing, it depends how long and safely the bed can serve. This problem becomes especially relevant if such a sleeping place is installed in a children's room.

If you follow these simple rules, you can enjoy a bunk bed for quite some time.