How Do You Build A Platform Bed From A Waterbed Frame?
Converting a water bed frame to a platform bed is not a very hard project and you will be quite pleased with the result, no longer needing to worry about leaks or electric thermostats or a wiggly bed. You do not need to be crafty or a carpenter. Simply by following a few guidelines, you can convert your bed into a very comfortable platform bed. Remove your water bed mattress from the frame. If there was a separate thermostat, remove that as well. Next, remove the plastic liner that was under everything. You should be left with a simple wooden framework around a plywood foundation. Take some measurements. First the depth of the frame, then the length and then the width. Write these all down. Shop around for the extra stiff foam. You should be able to find it in three to five inch depths and then in sizes similar to king size beds, queen or twin. You will want to fill in the depth of your wooden frame with the extra stiff foam so that when you sit on the side of the bed, the wood does no
