Adult Bed Construction Requirements

Learn the TRUE FOB™ certified standards for adult bed manufacturing. These standards ensure strength, durability, and excellent customer satisfaction.

1. Bed Cavity Dimensions

• Twin: 39" x 77"
• Full: 54" x 77"
• Queen: 61" x 82"
• King: 77" x 82"
• California King: 73" x 86"
• Width: Measured inside rail to inside rail.
• Length: Measured inside headboard to inside footboard.
• Measure from furthest points if headboard/footboard protrudes (e.g., sleigh bed).

2. Headboard & Footboard Mounting

• Anchored barrel nuts and bolts pre-installed in headboard/footboard leg posts (fig1).
• 4mm Allen bolts extend 1/4" from leg posts.
• Stretcher between headboard legs required for rigidity (fig2).
• Stretchers secured with at least one metal-to-metal fastener; dowels may assist (fig3).
• Cleat height (high position) must be within 355mm from bottom of headboard panel (fig4).

3. Adjustable Base Compatibility

• Footboard interior must be completely flush to frame.
• No lip or obstruction to catch adjustable bases.

4. Siderail Construction

• 7-ply plywood or better unless otherwise authorized.
• One continuous piece — no seams allowed.
• Top and bottom edges must be filled, sanded, and finished.

5. Siderail Cleat Construction

• Solid wood cleats, minimum 30mm x 30mm (fig5).
• Mounted 90mm from each rail end (fig 6) .
• Installed with glue and screws, screws spaced no more than 300mm apart (fig 7).
• Supported with 6 metal L-brackets (3 per side) (fig 8).
• Cleats reversible for high/low mattress positions; 38mm slat-to-rail spacing in high position (fig 9).

6. Slat Placement

• 5 evenly spaced slats per bed.
• Slat placement indicators fastened to cleats.

7. Mounting Brackets

• Pre-installed reversible L-brackets on siderails.
• Mount 1mm from rail end, flush with headboard and footboard.
• 2 machine bolts + 4 wood screws to secure each bracket.
• Rails wider than 10" require brackets with 3 open slotted hooks.

8. Slat Material Composition

• Only kiln-dried solid wood or plywood allowed.
• No MDF, particle board, or OSB.
• Minimum 75mm wide, 18mm thick slats.
• Finger joints allowed only for hardwood slats, must be offset.

9. Slat Installation

• Slats attached using wood screws or metal-to-metal fasteners.
• Pre-drilled installation holes required at ends of slats.
• Slats stamped "TOP" on upper side.
• Queen: 1 support leg per slat. King: 2 support legs per slat, 9" off center.

10. Slat Support Legs

• Two-part legs (primary + add-on) for Hi/Low cleat positions.
• Primary support legs: 38mm diameter with leveler glides.
• 3mm gap from adjustable glide to floor when fully installed.
• Support legs labeled with vendor code & style number.

11. Slat Roll and Center Rails

• Slat rolls require center support rails securely attached to headboard/footboard.
• Queen: 1 center rail with 5 legs. King: 2 center rails with 5 legs each, spaced 9" off center.

12. Upholstery Appearance Standards

• Covers clean, free of stains, scratches, holes.
• Consistent dye lot/color across panels.
• Loose threads trimmed. Tight, uniform seams and welts.
• Coated tack strips. Straight nailhead trim.
• No sharp staples, nails, or frame components felt through cover.

13. Final QC Checklist

• ✅ Proper cavity dimensions verified.
• ✅ Mounting hardware and cleats installed correctly.
• ✅ Siderails one-piece, filled and sanded.
• ✅ Cleats mounted, reversible, and supported by brackets.
• ✅ Slats properly installed with support legs and labels.
• ✅ Center support rails with correct number of legs installed.
• ✅ Upholstery clean, seams straight, no exposed hardware.