How to Anchor a Loft Bed to the Wall

Written By
Beverlee Brick
Beverlee Brick
Published: Apr 22, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

This project should take no more than 10 minutes once you gather your supples.

Things You Will Need

  • L braces (for wooden bunk beds)
  • C braces (for metal bunk beds)
  • Wood screws
  • 2 drywall anchors
  • Power drill and bit
  • Hammer
  • Stud finder
  1. Slide a stud finder across the wall and find a stud near a bed post on each of the two walls of the corner in which the loft bed is set up.

  2. Set your L brace or C brace in position on a bed post and corresponding stud. Mark the wood and wall through the screw holes with the tip of a wood screw.

  3. Drill pilot holes in the wall and bed post, using a drill bit 1/8 inch narrower than the diameter of the screws.

  4. Drive in a drywall anchor with a hammer to provide a solid mount for the screws if any of the pilot holes miss a stud.

  5. Screw the brace into position, using the power drill. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for the other brace and stud.

The Drip Cap

  • Loft beds are built to be safe and sturdy.
  • However, with age or a missing component, they can get wobbly.
  • Slide a stud finder across the wall and find a stud near a bed post on each of the two walls of the corner in which the loft bed is set up.
Beverlee Brick

Beverlee Brick began writing professionally in 2009, contributing to various websites. Prior to this, she wrote curriculum and business papers in four different languages. As a martial arts and group fitness instructor, she has taught…

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