Pop Up Trundle Bed Assembly Instructions

Written By
Si Kingston
Si Kingston
Published: Oct 26, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

When not needed for a bed, the mattress can be removed from the trundle and clothing or other items can be stored there.

Things You Will Need

  • 2 side rails
  • 2 end rails
  • Slats
  • Dowel or screws
  • Allen key
  1. Identify the parts of the trundle. There are two side rails, two end rails and around 10 slats.

  2. Set the two side rails on the left and right so the screw slots in each rail are facing inward. Position the end rails at the top and bottom in between the set of side rails.

  3. Connect the end rails to the side rails with either a dowel or screw. Use an Allen key to tighten the screws.

  4. Arrange the slats in a line, oriented by width, in between the side rails. Use the Allen key to screw the slats into the side rails.

  5. Place the mattress over the trundle after all pieces are screwed in. Turn the trundle so the tallest side rail is facing away from the bed. Then push the trundle underneath the bed frame.

The Drip Cap

  • A trundle is frame that is often used as a bed and is conveniently stored underneath a day bed or bunk bed.
  • Use the Allen key to screw the slats into the side rails.
  • Turn the trundle so the tallest side rail is facing away from the bed.
Si Kingston

Si Kingston has been an online content contributor since 2004, with work appearing on websites such as MadeMan. She is a professional screenwriter and young-adult novelist and was awarded the Marion-Hood Boesworth Award for Young Fiction…

Sponsored
HomeSteady Logo

HomeSteady is the ultimate guide for all your household needs, from cleaning and HVAC to electrical, DIY and maintenance.

Property of TechnologyAdvice. © 2026 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.