Okay. So I was a little worried about buying this since the other reviews stated they needed to order an extra part. I definitely agree the manufacturer should make the middle I beams shorter so there is no confusion. However, it is possible to put this bed together well without needing customer service to send another part. This is how I did it:
Do not screw the perimeter platform screws in all of the way. I think these are G and H. Let them be loose. Then when everything is put together, you will be able to get G and H into the holes and tighten them. But if you put the bed together as the instructions say by tightening the I parts last, it wont work because the center part is too long when the side parts are screwed in all the way. I was able to put the bed together and thought maybe I would have to bend something but the bed went together perfectly (with a little muscle) and the end beams tightened up fine after I already put the center beam in. It doesnt need to be that confusing but it is and it is a relatively easy workaround and saved me having to call or do anything else. I had the bed put together by myself in less than an hour. And Ive been sleeping on it for 3 weeks now with no issues. It doesnt creak and it feels very sturdy. I did hit my leg on the end but I always do that on beds with footboards.
How to construct without needing any extra parts:
Okay. So I was a little worried about buying this since the other reviews stated they needed to order an extra part. I definitely agree the manufacturer should make the middle I beams shorter so there is no confusion. However, it is possible to put this bed together well without needing customer service to send another part. This is how I did it: Do not screw the perimeter platform screws in all of the way. I think these are G and H. Let them be loose. Then when everything is put together, you will be able to get G and H into the holes and tighten them. But if you put the bed together as the instructions say by tightening the I parts last, it wont work because the center part is too long when the side parts are screwed in all the way. I was able to put the bed together and thought maybe I would have to bend something but the bed went together perfectly (with a little muscle) and the end beams tightened up fine after I already put the center beam in. It doesnt need to be that confusing but it is and it is a relatively easy workaround and saved me having to call or do anything else. I had the bed put together by myself in less than an hour. And Ive been sleeping on it for 3 weeks now with no issues. It doesnt creak and it feels very sturdy. I did hit my leg on the end but I always do that on beds with footboards.