College Bed Lofts ™ $189

We have Loft Beds that will hold Twin, Full and Queen size mattresses. A Twin (also called a single bed) mattress is 39" wide. A Full (also called a double bed) mattress is 54" wide. A Queen mattress is 60" wide. We do not make lofts for King size mattresses. The mattress lengths are: Regular 75", Extra Long 80" and XXL 84" in length. If you have an odd size mattress or are confined to a tight space, we can custom build a loft to your specifications. Click here for more information.

Why don't you make a King Size Loft Bed?

A king size mattress is very big and the loft will require a large center support. This makes the overall design a little more complicated and is not an easy-to-assemble type project. Only a few loft bed companies will manufacture a king size as a custom order. If you require a king size, we recommend you hire a local woodworker to build it for you.

Can I use your Loft Bed in my college dorm room?

Yes. Our loft beds were specifically designed to be used sample of existing dorm bed

for this purpose in college dorms. Most college dorm beds

can be disassembled and the spring frame and mattress used on our loft. For example, with the dorm bed pictured here you can remove the headboard and footboard and place the metal frame and mattress on top of our bed slats. You can store the headboard and footboard behind the loft against the wall and out of the way. Please remember that when you dis-assemble your existing dorm room bed, you need to save any bolts and loose hardware as you will need to put the bed back together at the end of the school year.

What is the XXL 84" Length Used For

We created the XXL 84" Mattress Length (87" overall length) Loft for customers that want to put a futon or full size sofa underneath the loft. It is 4" longer than most lofts on the market and the extra length gives you enough room to place most futons or sofas underneath. The distance between the inside rungs is 84" and the distance between the legs is 76". Click here for more info.

Can I fit a 79" sofa or futon under the loft?

Yes, our XXL 84" Length loft was designed to allow a Futon to fit underneath. Click here for more information.

Ordering

Do you offer discounts?

Yes, we offer discounts when purchasing multiple lofts on the same order. For college

students, we recommend you get together with your roommate and friends and place one order with multiple lofts and receive a discount. Buy 3-4 beds and receive 5% discount. Buy 5-10 beds and receive 10% discount. We also provide greater discounts for large quantity (11 or more) bed orders such as for dorms, fraternity or sorority houses, firehouses, cabins and camps. Give us a call and we can provide you a fixed price quote. We also provide lofts for fundraising. If you are looking for a fundraiser for your organization, give us a call.

How do I get the discount?

You need to give us a call and place the order over the phone. When calling, mention to Don that you will be ordering 3 or more lofts and are requesting a quantity discount. For phone orders call Don at 607-739-2331 or toll free at 866-739-2331 Mon - Fri 9:00 - 4:00 ET.

How do I verify you are a legitimate business?

We have been in business since 2002 and sell thousands of beds every year. We sell to parents for youth and teen lofts, college students in dorms and apartments, colleges, book stores and fraternities across the country. We are a year round business and we provide a full warranty.

Better Business Bureau A+ Rating Accreditation

We are an Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau and have the highest reputation with an A+ Rating. We have had no customer complaints in the past 3 years. You can get a BBB report on us by clicking on the logo on the left or by calling the BBB at 716-881-5222. We recommend before you purchase a loft bed from any company that you run a BBB Business Search on them, you will be surprised at what you will find.

We are also PayPal Verified. Click here for more information.

Do you sell through other furniture stores?

No. We are the original (and only) manufacturer of the College Bed Loft^™, with our unique notched leg design. They may only be purchased through our web site order form or by calling us at 866-729-2331. Please Note: We are not affiliated with or sell our lofts through ABCHomeStore.com. Click here for more information.

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Can I enter my credit card without creating a PayPal account?

Yes. Signing up for a PayPal account is optional. At the bottom of the payment screen you can directly enter your credit card and shipping information without setting up a PayPal account.

I've used PayPal in the past, but I don't remember the email address and password?

Once you use PayPal, it saves the email address and credit card number. For security purposes, the credit card can not be used with another email account. If you don't remember the password you can call PayPal Customer Service at 888-221-1161 and they can help you get the password. College Bed Lofts does not have any access to your credit card information and we can not get your password reset.

How will I know my order went through properly?

After you place your order, you will receive an email from PayPal confirming

your order within an hour. You will then receive an email from College Bed Lofts

confirming your order within 1 business day. When the loft ships we will email you the Shipment Tracking Number.

Do you take orders over the phone with a credit card or personal check?

Yes, we accept orders over the phone with the following credit cards or personal check:

Sample Check

Payments made by check takes four to five days to clear.

Do you rent lofts?

No. You purchase the loft, it is yours to keep and customize it any way you want. When students graduate, many sell their loft, they maintain their value very well.

Do I need a Box Spring?

No. Each loft comes with a set of mattress foundation slats.

Where do I enter my custom specifications information?

During Review Payment you will get an option to enter a message to us. Enter the custom specifications into the text box provided.

I am an AOL user and can't access PayPal, why?

You must use your internet browser to access our site and PayPal.

I entered the wrong shipping amount, how do I get it corrected?

We review each order and will check the shipping amount you entered. If you entered an incorrect shipping amount we will notify you. If you were overcharged we will issue you a credit to your account. You need to log into PayPal to accept the credit. If you were undercharged then College Bed Lofts will send you a PayPal money request for the additional shipping amount. Do not call PayPal as they cannot change orders already sent to us.

How do I get the Loft Bed Plans?

Within 10 - 15 minutes after placing your order an email will be sent to the email address you provided. It will contain the instructions on how to print your plans from our web site. If you don't get the email within one hour check your bulk and spam mail folders. If you didn't receive the email please Contact Us. Please Note: An email address is required in order to receive the instructions on how to print the plans from our web site. Please double check to make sure you enter your correct and current email address. If you use multiple email addresses please remember which one you used. Also, many email systems will block new mail or place new mail into a BULK or SPAM mail folders.

How does the $10 Loft Bed Plans Credit work?

We understand that sometimes people don't have all the right tools, enough space or just not enough time to build the loft bed themselves. So, if for any reason after purchasing our Loft Bed Plans you decide you would like to purchase our complete Loft Bed instead, the $10 payment may be credited toward purchasing any of our Loft Beds Kits. To get the $10 refund credit when ordering our Loft Bed Kit on-line, enter the following during the checkout process:

"I request a $10 refund for the Loft Bed Plans I purchased on xx/xx/xx".

If you forget to ask for the $10 credit, just send us an email requesting the credit and the date you purchased the plans. If you are making the purchase over the phone tell Don you are requesting the credit.

How much headroom will I get above and below the loft?

It depends on your ceiling height, the mattress thickness and how many safety rails you are using. We customize each loft (at no charge) to your exact requirements. During order entry you will enter the ceiling height and mattress thickness into the order form. You can see exactly what you are going to get by using our Loft Height Calculator. There, you may enter your specifications and see the results instantly.

You recommend 30" minimum headroom above, can I go closer to the ceiling to get more space underneath?

Most colleges recommend a minimum of 30" of space from the top of the mattress to the ceiling. If this is for home use you can go closer to the ceiling. We recommend you try it out first to make sure you feel comfortable being that close to the ceiling. We recommend you lay down face up and place a sheet of cardboard 30" above your mattress. Then move it down to 29", 28" and so on until you get the right amount of space based on your needs. We don't recommend going closer than 27" though.

Shipping

How far in advance do I need to order and how long will it take to arrive?

See our Shipping Schedule.

Should I have it delivered to my home or directly to my college or apartment?

We recommend (if possible) having it shipped to your home early during the summer, and you take it to college with you. Move in day for most students is a stressful experience for both the student and family. With the traffic jams, waiting for elevators, hundreds of students all moving in at the same time, getting everything organized, etc., the last thing you want to do is to wait for a FedEx delivery to arrive on time. It would be very helpful if you can get the loft partially assembled at home before you arrive on campus. Setting it up at home first will allow you to see how everything fits together and when you get to school setting it back up will be quick and easy. While it's home you may want to paint or customize it to fit your personality. We know this is not always possible, so if you want it delivered directly to your college, first check with your college's receiving department to verify whether they will accept packages for you before you arrive on campus. Please note, many college receiving departments do not work on Saturdays.

I live in a college dorm room, will you deliver it directly to my dorm room?

Most colleges have a central receiving location where they accept all packages and they do not allow deliveries directly to the individual dorm rooms. For security purposes, they don't want delivery trucks driving around campus and they will not allow delivery drivers to enter dorm facilities. Once it is delivered to a central receiving location, they will contact you to have you pick it up. Check with your college to see what their package receiving policy is.

I am moving in on a Saturday, do you deliver on Saturdays?

Yes, we offer Date Certain Delivery as well as Appointment Delivery options for an additional fee. For Date Certain Delivery, the delivery time is not guaranteed, it can arrive anytime between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm. For Appointment Delivery, once FedEx has received the packages at the local terminal, they will call you to set up a specific date and time (2 hour window) for delivery. Please note, most college deliveries go to a central receiving dock and trying to have it arrive on a Saturday with hundreds of students all trying to move in at the same time will be very difficult for the delivery truck to get in on a set schedule. Also, many college receiving departments do not work on Saturdays, or if they do work on Saturday, they may not allow commercial deliveries while students and parents and trying to move in. If you are moving in on a Saturday we recommend you have it shipped to you home first and bring it with you to college. See above question.

I entered the wrong shipping address, how do I get it corrected?

To protect us from fraudulent purchases, our credit card processor requires that we receive all address changes in writing. Please send us an email from the same email address that the original order was placed under. If you call it in we will ask you to immediately follow-up with an email and we will hold your order until we receive your email. We will reply to your email to confirm we received the address change.

The loft has shipped and I haven't received it yet, can I change the destination?

It depends. If it hasn't reached the final FedEx terminal, we can notify FedEx to hold it when it arrives and have it shipped to the new destination. There are additional shipping and handling charges based on the new destination. If it is already on the local delivery truck, we may not be able to re-route it.

I received the boxes, but they appear to be damaged, should I accept the shipment?

Yes, please accept the shipment. The boxes are very large and heavy, sometimes they do get torn during shipping, however in most cases, the wood inside is fine. If there are any damaged pieces we will get them replaced at no charge to you.

Do I have to be here to sign for it?

We deliver by FedEx. A signature for the delivery is at the discretion of the driver. If the FedEx driver has delivered to your address before it is likely they will leave the packages without a signature. If the driver feels the area is not safe and secure they will leave a door tag with information on how to set up a new delivery date. We will email you the shipping tracking number when the loft ships.

For customer that have elected to have their package delivered by appointment, once your package has reached the local FedEx Home Delivery terminal they will contact you by the phone number on your order to set up a delivery time. Keep in mind FedEx will request a 2 hour window to make the delivery in.

I live on the 3rd floor without an elevator, will FedEx bring it to my apartment?

Yes, they will bring it to your apartment.

What is the size of the shipped package?

For the basic twin loft, we typically ship three boxes per loft, the first is 8" high x 12" wide x 84" long and weighs 70 pounds. The second and third boxes are 8" high x 12" wide x 46" long and weighs 60 pounds each. All three boxes will easily fit into the back of most station wagons, mini-vans and SUV's. Other options such as bookshelves and desks are in separate boxes.

FedEx transit times are in Business Days, what is a Business Day?

For Ground (standard delivery) shipments they work Monday - Friday, packages don't move on Saturday, Sunday or holidays. For Home Delivery (date certain and appointment delivery) shipments they work Tuesday - Saturday, packages don't move on Sunday, Monday or holidays.

Do you ship to outside the contiguous US?

Yes we do, but it is very very very expensive. Due to the high shipping costs (typically three to four time the cost of the loft itself), it is not cost effective to ship lofts to APO/FPO, Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico. With the high tariffs and import duties, we don't ship to Canada or any international locations. For example, shipping to Alaska or Hawaii is roughly $1200. A better option would be to purchase our loft bed plans and hardware kit and have someone build it locally for you.

Specifications and Setup

What tools do I need to set this up?

All wood comes pre-cut and pre-drilled. You will need a cordless drill/screwdriver with a phillips #2 medium head bit, an adjustable (or 9/16") wrench and a hammer. Setup takes roughly 1-1/2 hours. Click to view the Assembly Instructions.

Why is the quality of the bed slats not the same as the rungs?

The bed slats are underneath the mattress and typically can't been seen. Though there may be some imperfections, stamps, marks and knots in the wood, it is basically used to provide the strength to support the mattress. Surface cracks and knots will not affect the strength of the wood. Also, the pilot holes at the ends of the slats are very close to the edge and if it is split it is ok as the screw is only used to prevent the slat from moving around. The screw itself doesn't add any support or stability to the loft. Our bed slat system provides 1000 lbs. of support. Depending on how your existing spring frame or box spring is setup, you may not need to use all of them. For each slat removed, it reduces the total weight capacity by 50 lbs. Click on the pictures below to see a sample.

Do you offer assembly services?

Sorry, we do not offer assembly services. However, many major cities and college towns

have Furniture Assembly companies. For example, if you do a Google search for

"Furniture Assembly (city state)" and you put in your city and state, you will find local furniture assembly businesses. For example try: "Furniture Assembly New York City"

and you will find a good number of companies. Also try craigslist.com.

Does the wood frame have a surface finish?

No, our lofts are made from unfinished softwood 2x4, 2x6 and plywood. The shelves, desktop and safety rails are made from MDF (see next question). For staining the loft, we recommend using Minwax PolyShades all-in-one stain and polyurethane finish, it does a real nice job on all the boards including the MDF pieces. If you are looking for more environmental friendly products, consider using Timbersoy from DwellSmart. You are free to customize the loft any way you prefer. Click here for more information about painting or staining your loft.

Why are the shelves, desktop and safety rails made from MDF? What is MDF?

Medium Density Fiberboard, or MDF, is a composite wood product. It is a recycled product, made out of wood waste fibers glued together with resin, heat, and pressure. MDF is appropriate for many applications, from cabinetry to furniture, because it is very smooth, uniform, and won’t warp. This means that paint or polyurethane (see previous question) take well, leaving an attractive, finished surface. The reason we use it for the shelves, desktop and safety rails is because it is very smooth and bed sheets and blankets will not snag on it if the loft is left unfinished. The MDF MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is available here. Since it is a recycled product, the color will vary based on the amount of recycled material. Shown below are a sample of the colors.

Does your MDF comply with the CARB rules on limited Formaldehyde?

Yes, our MDF, manufacturer meets the California Air Resources Board (CARB) requirements on formaldehyde emissions, click here to view the certificate. More information about CARB is available here.

Can I leave the loft unfinished?

We do recommend finishing the loft as unfinished softwood will absorb moisture and surface cracks will appear over time. Surface cracks do not affect the stability of the loft. Our experience is most college students don't paint them, most home users do paint them. If you purchased the desktop, we do recommend at least finishing it to preserve the writing surface. It can either be painted or stained.

Are the beds likely to need sanding to remove rough edges and splinters?

We try to find smooth wood and we do a light sanding, however they may require some sanding. The amount of sanding that needs to be done is a matter of personal preference and how it is going to be used and finished. For college students that will be setting it up and taking it down a few times, they typically don't sand it at all. If it is going to be used in a home and painted, the amount of sanding is minimal. If it is going to be stained, then it depends on the preference of the customer.

Do you recommend painting or staining the loft?

The loft looks good either painted or stained, so we don't have a specific recommendation. You may want to match the existing furniture in the room. The loft is a very large piece of furniture, if this is your first time doing a staining project, it may be a little overwhelming and I would recommend painting it. Painting is very easy and if you mess it up, it can easily be re-painted. If you paint it it will require roughly 1 quart of primer and 1 quart of a finish top coat. Use a good quality latex enamel paint.

If I decide to paint or stain it, should I do so before or after assembly?

We recommend painting or staining after assembly. The rungs of the ladders sometimes are a tight fit and the finish may get marked up during assembly. Also, the wood glue used in the notched legs adheres better to unfinished wood. It is also much easier to paint or stain it when it is set up as opposed to all the individual pieces on the floor. If you paint it, we recommend you put a good primer coat, and two finish coats of a durable enamel paint. A primer we recommend is KILZ, which can be purchased at most home improvement stores. For staining the loft, we recommend using Minwax PolyShades all-in-one stain and polyurethane finish, it does a real nice job on all the boards including the MDF pieces. If you plan on staining it, we recommend you use a pre-stain first. If you are looking for more environmental friendly products, consider using Timbersoy from DwellSmart.

The loft rocks a little when I climb up, how can I correct this?

After completing installation, let the loft sit as the wood glue will take about 2 hours to dry. Do not use or put any pressure on the ladder rungs or loft while the glue is drying.

After the wood glue has dried, the loft should be tight and not rock in any direction more than 1/2". If it does rock, try the following. Did you use a cordless drill/screwdriver? Make sure your drive the screws nice and tight, but do not strip the wood. With the 1-1/2" thick softwood, the screws should be recessed about 1/8" to make a tight fit. Try un-screwing them very slowly one at a time and re-tighten slowly. If you use a regular electric drill, make sure it has an adjustable chuck to adjust the tension on the screws, without an adjustable chuck, a regular drill will strip the screws into the wood. If you do strip the wood, you can fill the hole with toothpicks and a little wood glue and give it time to dry, then reinstall the screws.

If the loft rocks more than 1/2", what direction does it move? When standing at the front rail (the long side) does it move left to right or front to back?

If it moves front to back then the rungs are moving inside the notched legs. Did you coat the inside of the notches with the wood glue we provided? Remember, the wood glue will take about 2 hours to dry. Do not use or put any pressure on the ladder rungs while the glue is drying. Once the glue sets, the rungs and legs will become basically one piece and there should be no movement between them. Try adding a third screw to the rungs in-between the two existing screws, drive it into the wood slowly at an alternating up and down angle. If you have a small drill bit, use it to drill a pilot hole first to prevent the wood from splitting.

If it moves left to right then the screws in the front and back rails should be checked. You may add additional screws to the front and back rails, spacing them roughly 3" apart. Also, drive the new screws at an alternating left and right angle, angled screws provides better support. The carriage bolt should be tight and the rounded end should be recessed about 1/16" into the wood. The carriage bolt is primarily used to support the weight and the screws provide the stability. More information is available by viewing our Assembly Instructions.

Example of Back Rail and Front Rail with more

screws to further stabilize the left to right movement.

What is the best way to disassemble the loft?

We recommend you remove the front & back rails, safety rail and bed slats as one unit. Remove the carriage bolts and screws (as shown above) and slide it off the top of the unit. Since the end ladders are glued, we recommend you leave the end ladders intact. This will give you a package that is roughly 7" high x 45" wide x 75" long for the twin size.

Can I change the height on my own?

Yes. Using a 3/8" drill bit you can re-drill holes for the front and back rail at any height you need. You can fill the old hole with a 3/8" wood dowel rod and sand it smooth.

See instructions below.

Can you customize the loft to make it a little smaller?

Yes. If you are confined to a tight space, we can customize it to your exact requirements. There is a Customization Charge of $20 to make the loft a little narrower or reduce the length. When measuring your room, measure the distance from wall to wall from the corner and go out about 4' and take another measurement, use the smaller measurement. The reason for this is many corners are not perfectly square and the wall may move in or out a little. Also when measuring take into account any baseboard or molding that may stick out. Use our Room Planner & Design Guide to plan out your room. Contact Us with your requirements or questions.

Why don’t you need diagonal braces in the corners? Why do you use plywood for the back rail?

We don't need the large diagonal corner braces because we use plywood for the back rail. Using plywood gives our lofts superior strength and stability. Most loft manufacturers install a long diagonal brace in each corner that is attached to the leg and rail. This cuts down on the available headroom space. Our 9-1/2" wide plywood back rail acts like a large corner brace, only it goes across the entire back, giving much better stability and support. When you combine this with our ladder rungs that are notched, glued and screwed into the legs, it makes our lofts one of the sturdiest on the market.

For young children, can I start off with the high rise bed and later on convert it to a tall loft bed?

Yes. We have a Loft Conversion Kit. Click here for more information.

Can your bunk bed be separated into two separate low beds?

Yes and no. Our bunk bed legs (corner posts) are made from one piece solid wood that supports both levels. This is what makes our beds very sturdy. The stackable bunk beds sold by most manufacturers just don't have the stability of solid one piece leg. So yes, you can take our bunk bed and cut it to make it into two individual beds, but you can't make it back into a bunk bed.

I already have one of your bunk beds, can I make it into two separate loft beds?

Yes. We have a Loft Conversion Kit that will allow you to remove the bottom bunk and use it to make it into a separate loft bed. Click here to order.

I already have one of your loft beds, can I convert it to a bunk bed?

Yes, we have a Bunk Bed Kit available which will add a bottom bunk to your loft bed. Click here to order.

The loft shown below has a 6" mattress and there is 55" of headroom underneath the front rail, the student is 5' 9" tall. From the top of the mattress there is 32" of space to the 8' ceiling above.