Even those who have spared no expense in purchasing a bed are not immune to the appearance of squeaks - over time, the structure wears out naturally. However, if in most cases unpleasant sounds appear several years later, then why does a new bed purchased at a high price squeak and how to deal with it? Eliminating extraneous sounds in this case can only be effective if you find out the reason for their occurrence or take maximum precautions.
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Why do beds squeak?
There may be several reasons why bedroom furniture creaks. The most common ones include:
- Wear of the structure. During operation, the connections and fastenings gradually become loose - and the question of how to eliminate the creaking of the bed, and how much it will cost, becomes more and more relevant.
- Problems with the bed base. A base made of wooden slats may creak due to contact between elements, broken fasteners, or a manufacturing defect if the base is new.
- Spring mattress. With use, the elements in the spring unit may become deformed and begin to rub against each other. This happens especially often with Bonnell spring mattresses. In this case, the question of how to get rid of a squeaking bed cannot be resolved without replacing the mattress.
- Legs. If the furniture is not level, a squeaking sound may occur due to the friction of the legs on the floor. Creaking is also possible due to contact between the frame and the upper part of the leg when the bed dries out.
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Preventive measures
Sometimes some people have a reasonable question: What can be done to prevent the new bed from squeaking? Well, with regret we have to admit that this problem is not so rare, like any problem, the following simple recommendations will help you get rid of the one mentioned above. First of all, you should give your preference to beds that were made from expensive types of wood, which in turn are stronger and more durable. Similar breeds include:
- Oak. Oak wood is practical and durable, in addition, it is distinguished by a characteristic beautiful pattern of wood fibers, so an oak bed will fit perfectly into any interior;
- Red tree. Mahogany wood is distinguished by its noble color, extremely original appearance, and we must not forget about the high quality of the wood itself. Furniture made of mahogany is very moisture resistant and is not afraid of ultraviolet rays. In addition, having a mahogany bed in the bedroom, you can forget about various insects, since its (furniture) unobtrusive aroma repels them;
- Rosewood. Luxurious interior items made by craftsmen from rosewood are very expensive. But this fact is offset by the fact that rosewood furniture has exclusive qualities. And if you rub the wood a little, you will feel the delicate aroma of violet. High-quality rosewood furniture will delight its owners for a long time.
It is important to note that all the details of the solid wood bed frame must be securely and firmly fastened; there should not be the slightest hint that any of its elements are dangling in the fastening unit.
If you are going to buy a mattress, then it is best to give preference to a mattress with an independent spring block, since they are much more reliable and will last you a long time. But do not forget that every item requires care, which will significantly increase its service life. In the case of an independent mattress, you will need to turn it over from time to time so that the load created by your body during sleep is distributed evenly over its entire surface.
When installing your new bed, try to position it as level as possible. An uneven load on the bed frame and base will subsequently lead to loosening and distortion of parts, and as a result, creaking. All fasteners must be tightly tightened so that the bed forms a solid structure. Metal products will be more durable. Another plus is their cost. Metal beds are cheaper than wooden ones. They also look beautiful and will suit almost any setting. Forged beds do not creak, they look stylish and elegant.
All wooden beds begin to creak during use. You can get rid of the annoying sound at home, the main thing is to correctly determine the cause and choose the appropriate solution.
What if the new bed squeaked?
When the furniture has just been purchased, and the question has already arisen of how to remove the creaking of the bed, the situation requires immediate action. In this case, you shouldn’t look for the source of the squeak yourself: such phenomena are most often associated with poor-quality assembly or factory defects.
The best solution is to contact the place where the bed was purchased. Store employees either correct defects in the assembly, or, if the defect is beyond doubt, replace it with other furniture.
How to determine the source of a squeak?
It is not necessary to completely disassemble the furniture to determine why it creaks. In such cases, experts recommend performing several simple operations:
- Remove the mattress, lay it on the floor and remove the slatted base.
- Check the mattress. To do this, you can sit on it, lie down or stand on all fours, pressing on different areas. If there is a squeak, the springs are already worn out, it’s time to change the bedding. If the mattress does not squeak, you need to put it in the bed and rock it slightly - sometimes the sound appears due to friction against the frame.
- Check the base. By pressing on it and pumping it a little, you can determine whether you can hear the creaking of the bed slats. The sound can be caused by incorrect or loose fastenings, or cracks and chips that have appeared.
- Check the frame. When checking, it is necessary to shake the bed itself - perhaps one of the fastening units or support strips has become loose.
- Determine the creaking of the bed lift mechanism. To do this, just raise and lower the structure. If an extraneous sound appears, the lifting mechanism must be replaced, since the gas lift cannot be repaired.
- Inspect the legs. Perhaps they are not firmly on the floor due to unevenness or are poorly secured to the frame. Also, the wooden floor under the bed may squeak when the boards become loose.
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Radical methods
If the tips above do not help, then you should disassemble the entire bed.
Next, the gluing areas need to be treated to degrease them. Then glue should be applied to each surface, it is important not to overdo it, because the layer should be thin.
Allow time to dry a little, but not dry completely. Then glue all the parts and, of course, fasten them the way they were originally connected. Now we wait for it to dry completely.
If additional reinforcement is needed from the inside, you can also attach metal corners and additional screws. When processing wooden parts of a bed, if there is no glue, then instead you can use a special spray, which is based on silicone.
How to remove squeaks without disassembling the bed?
You can eliminate bed squeaks without dismantling the entire structure. In this case, it all depends on the reason for the appearance of extraneous sounds.
- Mattress. As mentioned above, the cause may be wear of the springs - in this case, the sleeping accessory can no longer be used. If the new mattress begins to creak, the design of the unit may be slightly damaged. It’s worth trying to turn it over; if the problem persists, contact the store for a replacement.
- Strengthening the structure. If the fasteners are loose, they need to be tightened, often this is enough to eliminate the squeak. In furniture made from chipboard, it sometimes makes sense to reinforce the most vulnerable joints of parts with metal corners.
- Legs. If the creaking appears because of them, you can try moving the bed to a more level area of the floor or placing leveling supports-clamps under the legs. It is also worth checking and tightening their fastenings to the bed itself.
- Base. If the lamellas or lamella holders are damaged, they are easy to replace. This is a cheap consumable item that is easy to find on the Internet.
- Frame. The easiest way to eliminate squeaking is to tighten all fasteners. However, this may also only help for a short period of time and will require more thorough repairs over time.
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Slats and lifting mechanism
On some beds, due to initially poor quality, or due to prolonged use of the furniture, the slats themselves begin to creak.
Fixing this problem is not at all difficult.
If it is the lamellas that are the source of the squeak, first try to check how well and firmly they are fixed. Loose slats can move when a person turns over on the bed, which causes corresponding noises. If a more secure fixation does not help, you can also try swapping a few slats. Listen to which ones creak. When this measure does not help, the best solution is to replace the problematic slats. Choose exactly by size and configuration.
Since we are talking about the fact that a bed with a lifting mechanism creaks, it would be wrong not to touch on this issue.
The source of the noise may be the lifting mechanism itself.
Lifting mechanisms used on beds come in several types.
These are conventional mechanical, spring and gas shock absorbers (gas lifts).
The lifting structures are based on metal components. The gas lift itself can creak if it wears out or breaks, or the springs. Lubricating springs does not always have an effect. Many gas lifts are unsuitable for repair. Therefore, only replacement will help here.
Also pay attention to the design of the lifting mechanism. Since these are moving parts, they may creak when moved. Add some lubricant there and check if the problem goes away. You can use regular WD40.
In extreme cases, you will have to completely change the entire structure of the bed base lifting mechanism.
Thorough elimination of squeaks
If you are not planning to replace the bed, you should try to strengthen its elements as securely as possible. Usually the frame is strengthened with glue in several stages:
- disassembling the frame;
- wiping parts, removing dust and dirt;
- degreasing the surface;
- applying glue to holes and joints;
- connecting parts, assembling the frame;
- leaving the bed until completely dry.
It is also possible to strengthen the structure of the bed with furniture corners - they are attached to the weakest joints and firmly fixed.
We repair anatomical frame fasteners
The weak point of almost all beds is the place where the slats are fixed to the frame. To repair the fasteners, you need to completely disassemble the product. The planks can be fixed with hooks, dowels, screws or euroscrews. Whatever the fastener, it is unscrewed and carefully inspected for the integrity of the thread. Damaged screws should be replaced.
To eliminate squeaks, it is also necessary to tidy up the mounting holes. To do this, you will need a chopik (a wooden cartridge that you can even make with your own hands) or a dowel soaked in glue. The part is inserted into the broken hole, after which a new one is drilled in its place.
Having sorted out the fasteners, we reassemble the bed and tighten the fastenings tightly.
How to treat rubbing parts?
If the furniture is in good working order, it is enough to treat the rubbing parts with lubricant to permanently eliminate extraneous sounds. It remains to find out how to lubricate the bed from squeaking - for this you can use:
- paraffin - in the form of a special bar or an ordinary candle;
- laundry soap - for rubbing until completely smooth;
- silicone lubricants - special compositions for treating parts subject to friction;
- WD-40 is an aerosol for short-term lubrication of beds with a metal frame.
If the bed squeaks, you don’t have to immediately think about replacing it. In most cases, the causes of unnecessary sounds can be combated - just carefully examine the entire structure, find the sources of creaking and put a little effort into eliminating them.
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Legs
It happens that the reason for the creaking lies in the legs of the furniture. This defect is the most difficult task for home repairs. The legs, of course, can be replaced with others, but installing them can be quite difficult even for professionals. But you can simply remove the legs, for example by cutting them down, without special skills and tools. In addition, instead of a boring classic bed, the result can be a new fashionable and original element of the interior - a platform for sleeping and relaxing, standing directly on the floor.
