How Do You Fix A Squeaky Pine Sleigh Bed?
Pine sleigh beds have a graceful, curvilinear structure and an elegant natural finish, but over time the frame of a pine sleigh bed can loosen, causing the wood at the bed’s joints to slip and rub together. This slipping can cause the bed to squeak whenever you move, which can be irritating and even cause you to lose sleep. A few simple steps can be taken to re-tighten the frame and secure the joints. Step 1 Remove the mattress and box spring. Step 2 Check the connections of the side rails to the headboard and footboard. Use a wrench to tighten the bolts on any connections that appear loose. Coat the inside of joints with either a thin layer of paste wax or with a sprinkling of baby powder. Step 3 Make sure that none of the individual parts of the headboard or footboard are coming apart. Re-glue any parts that appear loose. Step 4 Check the mattress slats. The bed should have at least eight slats made from boards measuring at least 1 inch thick by 6 inches wide. If the slats are smalle
