I’m a regular American guy turned RU-vidr due to an extreme stroke of luck and a true blessing straight from God. I’ve been at my day job 12 years and work about 50 hours a week in addition to managing this channel. I am a growth minded person who loves to learn and try new things and I aim to post diy projects and educational videos about once a month. Sometimes, things come up and I’m not always able to post consistently, but I make myself as available as I can to help as needed with projects posted here. I'm able to design custom Floating Bed Frames and will deliver it to you myself within a six hour drive of Ft. Worth, Texas if you would like. Please feel free to reach me on Instagram at any time, especially if you are a single woman who knows Jesus. I’m looking for my life partner. Thanks for stopping by!
@Shavil-bz9yk Hey Shavil, you bet. Reach me on instagram curtis_made_it and I'll get you all set up. Thanks for stopping by my friend, I'll talk to you again soon 🤝
@jitendrarastogi349 Hey J, I'm not sure what to make of your comment here. Please feel free to elaborate if you would like. Thanks for stopping by my friend 🤝
@otter2208 Hey Otter from Brazil, so cool. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a safe build. Let me know if you have any questions. I appreciate your time and support here my friend, I mean it 🤝
I am going to build this with my dad my bed is faling apart anyway espacialy when my gf is staying over How do u make it extra sturty greetings from Netherlands
@jayverrijt0 Hey, good morning Jay, thanks for stopping by. I'm using American 2x6's...these actually measure 1.5" x 5.5" (that's...3.81cm x 13.97cm). If you are using a similar size lumber and use the dimensions from the video, I can guarantee you this bed frame will be *much* more than sturdy enough to support you and a small army of women. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for stopping by and supporting this channel, I mean it 🤝
@@CurtisMadeIt Hey Curtis thats nice to hear i have to change the sizes for my bed because the airconditioningshaft runs through my room thanks for the advice
@kodeblue71 Hey Kode, I sure do, yes! Reach me on instagram Curtis_made_it and I'll get you all set up. Thanks for stopping by and supporting this channel my friend 🤝
Hi there! I'm tuning in from Australia and working on a project inspired by your tutorial. I have a Queen size bed frame made from particle Board, and I'm looking to extend it to fit a King size mattress. I also have a gas-lift metal storage unit and want to combine everything to create a floating, gas-lifted King size bed. Do you have any suggestions for widening the head and foot of the queen size frame without compromising its strength and support? I’d really appreciate any advice or ideas you might have. Thanks for the great tutorial-keep up the fantastic work!
@NebojshaPetreski Hey Nebojsha from Australia, thanks for stopping by. I appreciate your enthusiastic support here. Reach me on instagram curtis_made_it so I can see some pictures of what you are working with and I'll do the best I can do offer you any advice that I have. I'll talk to you again soon my friend 🤝
Hey there Curtis! I came from your full size tutorial as I saw you replying to a comment saying something about using the L shaped corner brackets for attaching the base as it is more stable. Would that still be the case? I plan to make the full size frame for a school project of mine and I can’t wait! Love from Canada 🇨🇦❤
@trixinity8735 Hey T, thanks for stopping by. I've moved to recommending those 2" L shaped corner brackets because in my opinion they are a whole lot more user friendly. You'll need 3" screws at all the wood junctions and 1 1/4" drywall screws to secure those L brackets to the base and the frame. I hope this helps. Let me know if you need anything else. Feel free to contact me on instagram curtis_made_it. I hope you have a safe build and get a great grade! Make sure to show your classmates where your idea came from. I appreciate your time and support here my friend, I mean it 🤝
@trinity8735 sorry for the delay 🤦♂️ go with 3" wood screws at all the wood junctions(where the 2x6's run in to each other) and use 1 1/4" drywall screws to secure the L shaped corner brackets to the base and the frame. What else you got for me...? Have a safe build.
@robertthomson1994 Hey Robert, thanks for stopping by. For the base, at a minimum, I'd recommend 2x6's. If you want your base a little taller so you can get some storage bins under there, you can go with 2x8's or 2x10's...2x12's if you want it to be *really* tall. This build is just a DIY tutorial that I made for RU-vid...I don't even have a king size bed. Let me know how else I can help. Feel free to reach me anytime on Instagram curtis_made_it. Talk to you again down the road my friend 🤝
@_yungnrecklezz_127 Hey Reck, thanks so much. I'm waiting for you guys to tell me! I don't have a twin size mattress so I just built this example and posted the video for everyone due to *extraordinary* demand from other viewers on this channel on the other floating bed frame videos already posted here. I don't think you'll need to secure it down by the time you get the box spring and mattress on there, but if I'm wrong, I definitely need to know so I can advise future visitors. I appreciate you time, support, and feedback here, I mean it 🤝
@GuestShadowLink16 Hey G, thanks so much! I'm glad this video helped. Thanks for stopping by talking with me today, I appreciate your time and support here, I mean it 🤝
ik this is an old post, but you don't need any slats for this bed? or the cross pieces is enough for the mattress to lay on without feeling the spaces?
@joesire2977 Hey Joe, I'm still here, thanks for stopping by. You are going to need a box spring to support your mattress for sure. Those gaps in between the cross members in the frame are too wide to support any mattress. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions at all. I appreciate your time and support 🤝
@Mjtil Hey M, check the written description of this video. I included an amazon link for those LED shoes. If you follow that link and make a purchase, I'll get a small commission from the total sale. This is one way you can very painlessly boost this channel a little more than everyone else does and, of course, I will very much appreciate it. I thank you for your time and support here, I mean it 🤝
@donovanpettyjohn9932 Hey Donovan, it kind of depends how you are designing your bed frame, specifically the base. Have you seen the other floating bed frame videos I've posted on this channel? There are other sizes, but this queen size is my personal so I've modified it twice with videos to show how to do so. I've added a headboard and opened up the base for storage as well. This is the first video I had ever posted to RU-vid and, of course, there is *no* way I could have anticipated it getting the response it has. These videos are to help guide you in the design of your own bed frame. Do you like the way this one is flush with the box spring and mattress or do you want your box spring to sit down in there a little bit so the perimeter of the frame wraps around the box spring? Adding a head board? ...all things to consider before I can accurately give you an answer. ...blow past all of that and 2 - 10 foot long 2x8's are gonna get you there(as it is shown in the video here)...2@36" and 2@68". I hope this helps. I appreciate your time and support here, I mean it 🤝 Let me know what else you need. I'm on instagram curtis_made_it.
@TeaRiker Hey Tea, I'm not sure I'm understanding your comment here. If you'll elaborate for me, I'll do the best I can to reply appropriately. Thanks for stopping by and supporting this channel 🤝
You sound so sweet! This is awesome. im going to the hardware store today to do something similar. My matress is circular, so itll be interesting to see how that looks. I haven't found a circular floating bed anywhere on the internet... Any tips? Thank you , great video!! 🫶
@namenamee5061 Hey Name, thanks so much! I think I'm pretty certain you are the first to request a circular floating bed frame. 🤯 This is...interesting to say the least. I could spend some time thinking about how I would do it if you really need some help. What's the size of this mattress?(diameter in inches or centimeters is good). Is there a box spring? Let me know and I'll see what I can come up with. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to talk with me and support this channel, I appreciate it. Let's make something great! Talk to you again soon my friend 🤝
@@CurtisMadeIt Ohh thank you!! my mattress is 2m by 2 m (so 79 inches?) The wood is arriving today and I'm gonna be pretty much winging it lol. No box spring, just a thick mattress. I love my round mattress lol, can't wait to have a bed!! I will try to share my progress and share the results. Thank you so much! any input is appreciated, this is gonna be fun! 😁
@namenamee5061 Just now seeing your reply, my many apologies. How are you progressing? Did you get it figured out? Contact me on instagram curtis_made_it so we can share pictures and ideas or you can share the final result with me if you are finished already. I hope things are going well for you. Thanks again for your time and support here. Talk to you again soon
@ngugikimani6162 Hey Ngugi, thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you found this video useful. Come back and talk to me again down the road. Take care my friend 🤝
Hi Curtis, thank you for this video. My dad would love to build this. Would you by chance have the exact measurements for everything? Thank you so much for your response. I appreciate it.
@kristannavlogs8236 Hey KristAnna, yes ma'am, I do have the exact measurements for everything *that I've built. I've learned over time that these floating bed frame videos serve as a good guide or base to start planning your own floating bed frame. We'll need to know the size of your mattress, if you have a box spring, if you want storage in the base, if you want a headboard, and if you'd like a flush build like this video or if you want a pocket build so your box spring sits inside of the frame. These are a few things to consider before I can just start spraying out dimensions for you. Reach me on Instagram curtis_made_it and we can get you all set up. I appreciate you stopping by and supporting this channel. Talk to you again soon 🤝
@jamesmatosse381 Hey James, I see you are watching from Mozambique 🇲🇿 Your country has a very cool looking flag my friend. I appreciate you stopping by and taking the time to support this channel and talk with me. I hope your build goes well and that your client is very happy with your workmanship. Take care my brother, we'll talk again down the road 🤝
How many 2x6 boards are needed to be purchased to make this full size floating bed? I am going to make this bed for my son to be 7 year old. We are located in Southern Kentucky, USA
@davidsullivan1194 Hey David, this is a good question. I don't know what your hauling capacity is so it's kind of hard to give you a number. I'd make sure you have your cut list in hand and then you can figure out if you will have any cost savings by getting 12 footers instead of 8 footers. If I remember correctly though, it was 11 - 8 footers to make it happen. Two of the boards you will use the off cuts from the joists in the frame for the head and footboards of the base. Texas here. Thanks for stopping by and supporting this channel, I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions at all. Take care David, we'll talk again down the road 🤝
@@CurtisMadeIt I will be using a car trailer to haul all the wood since it’s the longest trailer we have. I will definitely have my number sheet to make sure that I have enough to make the bed. Once I am done with the bed I will send photos if it lets me do so. Thanks again for your response
@davidsullivan1194 You bet, I'm glad to help. ...A car trailer to haul the wood might be a little overkill...I hauled the wood for this build in a 2012 Ford Fusion. However you do it, just make sure and be careful. You want all *untreated* lumber. Use your off cuts from the frame for the base whenever possible. 3 inch screws at all the junctions. 1 1/4" drywall screws to secure the 2" L shaped corner brackets to the base and the frame. You'll be done by noon, make sure the drinks are cold. I don't think you can share pictures here but I'm on instagram curtis_made_it. Feel free to reach me there any time and share your progress and/or final results. I appreciate you talking with me David.
@amandaspradlin9492 Hey Amanda, I'm wondering how to accurately predict the very wild volatile swings in the stock market. I'll trade you for free, straight up. 😂 Cali-king is just a little different measurements than this king size, but materials and cut list will also vary slightly based on 1)box spring 2)storage for the base 3)flush build like is shown here or a pocket build so your box spring sits down in there a little bit 4)headboard. These are some of the things to consider when you are planning a build like this. Reach me on instagram curtis_made_it and we can fine tune your design. Thanks for stopping by and talking with me, I appreciate your time and support here 🤝
What size screws did you use for the strong ties? And is there a size for the Simpson strong ties? I feel dumb for asking but I’m going to try to do this next week.
@shaiannegerken3183 Hey Shaianne, don't feel dumb for asking...the only dumb questions are the ones you *don't* ask. I've made some changes to this build to make it a whole lot easier for you guys...reach me on instagram Curtis_made_it if you'd like. Instead of the Simpson strong ties, I've switched to 2" L shaped corner brackets to secure the base to the frame. They are a whole lot easier to handle and they don't involve any thinking at all like the Simpson strong ties do. You should secure the L brackets to the base and the frame with 1 1/4" drywall screws....you are likely only going to be able to buy a pound box of these so you are gonna end up with a million extra, but that box should only set you back about six bucks or so so you should be alright. Check out the twin size floating bed frame video posted on this channel to see how to secure these L brackets if you'd like. I hope this helps. I appreciate your time and support here, thank you 🤝
@CyprianFanen Hey Cyprian, thanks so much. I'll be glad to help. What country are you watching from, my friend? Reach me on instagram curtis_made_it if you can and I'll get you everything you need to get your own version built. Thanks for stopping by and talking with me today, I appreciate your time and support here 🤝
@hollyjollyjunk7616 Hey Holly, I'm glad you ended up here too! I agree with you, I think one for a climbing red rose bush would be very nice. I hope it turns out great. Thanks for stopping by and supporting this channel 🤝
@MadisonGough-l5y Hey Madison, just take the foot board of the base and straddle it over the top of the side and middle boards and secure it down from the top to leave the foot area open for storage...no need to widen it at all unless you are trying to accommodate for specific storage bins. Does this help? Thanks for stopping by and talking with me. I hope you have a safe build.
@branhamphotos5354 Hey B, I think I put the dimensions on screen in this king size video...take another look and let me know what questions you have. Thanks for your time and support here my friend.
If you have carpet in the bedroom you’re making the frame for, and you’re sure it doesn’t have flooring underneath or you don’t care about the floor underneath, you could fasten it through the carpet into the subfloor so it will never tip. You won’t know you ever screwed into the carpet. Hand full of pocket on the inside of the frame, and won’t cause any harm.
@michaelkolkmeier7400 Hey Michael, this is actually a pretty good idea, not one that I've previously considered! I don't know of a lot of people that would want to do this, but this is definitely an idea to be considered under the right circumstances. If you've seen any of the other floating bed frame videos posted on this channel, you'll know that I build them sturdy enough that I can jump all the way around the perimeter without any issues of tipping at all. This twin size floating bed frame was one I built due to sheer number of requests. This frame is very long and narrow and it wasn't an easy task designing it to be as sturdy as it is. I hope the video helped you though and I'm glad you took the time to stop and talk with me and leave us your recommendation here. Thanks for your time and support on this channel, I mean it 🤝
@mikebirnie6381 Hey Mike, thanks so much my friend. I appreciate you stopping by and talking with me today. Be careful building and let me know if you have any modifications you'd make to this design. Take care 🤝
@JlisaConley-ik6jt Hey Jlisa, thanks for asking! I’m sure I can, yes. Reach me on Instagram Curtis_made_it if you are serious and we can discuss the details. Thanks for your time and support here, I mean it 🤝
@teenaholloway2483 Hey Teena, cool name! I think you should give it a shot! Come back and let me know how it goes and if you have any recommendations or modifications at all. Thanks for stopping by!
Would like to build this only I have a California king mattress. Any chance I could get a lumber list that you used in this video and I’ll adjust measurements.
@rabbit662 Hey Rabbit, sure thing. I think I put the measurements on screen in this king size video, didn't I...? Anyways, I'd go with all untreated 2x6's. Consider things like: do you have a box spring? do you want storage in the base? are you going to flush build or pocket build your frame? are you adding a headboard? These are some of the things to think about before you just start rippin' and runnin'. I hope this helps and I hope you have a safe build my friend. Thanks for your time and support here, I mean it 🤝
@CrankyCoder Hey CC, thanks so much for your compliment and question. I don't have the measurements to do this on the full size at this time. I'm sure it would be a pretty simple retro fit...just change the measurements a little bit. You are one of the very few to have asked this question...you guys keep asking about it and I'm gonna have to do a full size headboard video too 🤦♂️ I can help you if you need it, let me know and we'll try to get it figured out. Thanks for your time and support here 🤝
@MALAGApodcast Hey MALAGA, you are *super* in luck because I've already posted a headboard for the king size on this channel! Go to the channel video/content section and you will see it in there...king size headboard. I've got a different style for the queen size that can be retro fitted to fit the king size as well. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions. I very much appreciate your time and support on this channel, I mean it 🤝
@russellkerr6833 Hey Russell, awesome, and thanks so much. I appreciate your feedback. I don't get a lot of comments on this video but it seems to have done pretty well by my standards for this channel. I'm not the best video editor or entertainer, but I'm glad you and I had the opportunity to make this connection today. I've used this machine quite a lot and replaced the blades a couple of times by now. Let me know if you have any questions or would like to continue this discussion further. Take care and happy/safe building my friend 🤝
@Kumahzclipz Thems are the light up LED shoes! I linked them in the written description of this video. If you follow that link and make a purchase, I'll get a small commission so you will be helping to further support this channel. Thanks for your time my friend 🤝
@josephstocks7495 Hey Joseph, I'd like to say that you are correct, but I'm not exactly sure what you are saying here 🤦♂️ Apologies my friend. I appreciate you stopping by and talking with me though, I hope you are having a nice day. Take care, we'll talk again down the road.
@@CurtisMadeIt lol. I meant no ill will with my comment. I was merely pointing out your choice of lumber when building this bed frame and pointing out the fact its larger than what would typically be used for a frame that size. But that's no cheap shot at you, bc I would've chosen the same board size. If there was ever a word used to describe my choice for hardware or materials when constructing a personal project, it's overkill. Lol. Anyways, great video and the frame looks sound and sturdy.
@josephstocks7495 No offense taken at all Joseph. Larger than typical...yes, I couldn't agree more. ...Go back and watch the Queen size floating bed frame. That was the original that got *all* of these floating bed frame videos going on this channel. The 2x6's seemed like the best combination to make this effectively happen the way I wanted it to(2x4's for the base wouldn't be tall enough, 2x4's for the frame and now the base has to be quite a lot wider to keep it from tipping). Of course, I couldn't have anticipated that video getting the number of views that it has, but when I was planning that first build for RU-vid, I did keep in mind that whatever I was doing was going to be going out to the world and people may actually try to reproduce it so it needs to be legit sturdy, even for larger bodies. I was also considering that anyone who tries to recreate this may be doing so from a cost savings perspective so I was trying to keep it manageable in price to make this happen and I wanted to make sure that it would last. Overkill...yes. That's how we do things. It only takes getting burned a time or two before you learn to just put the little extra effort in to make sure that your time was worth spending on that project. Take care brother, we'll talk again soon 🤝
@@CurtisMadeIt I totally understand your approach and thought process behind the build now. And honestly thanks for the replies, I know it can't be easy to reply to everyone but it's nice knowing that a creator takes their time to respond to a viewers comment. I look forward to checking out all your videos. Take care my friend. God bless you and yours.
@josephstocks7495 You bet my brother, I appreciate it. I hope you continue to be blessed as well 🙏 . It takes some time to reply to everyone, yes, but I do take the time to do so. It's an unanticipated side effect of being a creator and it comes with the territory so I do what I can to take care of everyone. It's totally worth it though, I get to talk to some really great people and I never ever could have seen myself at this stage of being a creator. I haven't posted in close to a year(today is 08.26.2024) because of several/many things and reasons, but I'm gonna get back in to the swing of things sooner or later. I'm not done producing and I've got more stuff to build and more stuff to share. I'll be back soon. Thanks for hanging around. Talk again soon.
@alisondowns209 Hey Alison 👋...wants to make it like a day bed...not sure I'm following here, but if you want to reply here or reach me on instagram curtis_made_it, we can discuss further and I'll do the best I can to help you out. I appreciate your time and support on this channel 🤝
@kira-colleenwaterman2352 Hey Kira, good morning. Thanks so much. I appreciate you taking the time to support this channel 🤝 I hope you have a safe build if you take this on yourself. Take care my friend.
South Carolina building for my wife after she tried to get me to spend $1200 on 1 just like this that someone else had made just spent $115 at home depot to make it
@williambrappingland3465 Hey William, good morning. I love hearing these stories so, so much. With a little bit of time and effort, you really can do almost anything you wan to. I'm glad you were able to save some money, that's a huge win, especially in today's economy. I hope you have a safe build and everything comes out as expected. Let me know if you have any questions and I'll be glad to help you out. Thanks for your time and support here, I mean it 🤝
