Assembly

  • How long will assembly take for my YouLift Bed?

    It will take about 2 hours to assemble your YouLift Bed! We’ve created a simple and strong design that makes it easy for anyone to assemble. No professional assembly is required. To complete assembly, you will only need a screwdriver, rubber mallet, wrench, stud-finder, and a common drill to mou...
  • What tools do I need to assemble a YouLift Bed?

    You will need a hand-held Philips head screwdriver, a rubber mallet or hammer and a small block of wood (to avoid damage to parts) and a 7/8” wrench. A stud finder and power drill will be necessary for anchoring into your wall. Total time to assemble a Lori Bed is about 1-2 hours and no special...
  • Do you provide keyed locks for safety of YouLift Beds?

    Yes, we do! In each kit, we provide two regular locks plus one keyed lock, and you can decide which two locks to install. If you have children around or do not want anyone to open the bed, we recommend installing one regular lock and one keyed lock to be sure that the bed cannot be opened without...
  • What if I have hardwood or tile floors?

    If you have hardwood or tile floors, you may want to put something underneath your Lori Bed to help prevent it from sliding around, which will help protect your floors. There are a few easy tricks to help with this! The most likely time that your Lori Bed would slide, is when you are lifting or ...
  • How does the YouLift Bed attach to the wall?

    It's important for your YouLift Bed to be securely anchored to the wall to prevent tipping. We never recommend using without it being properly anchored. The cabinet will be anchored to the wall and we provide the hardware necessary for most walls. We provide two hardware options, either wood scre...
  • Should I finish my Paint-Ready YouLift Bed before or after assembling?

    Paint-Ready YouLift Beds are made from real wood and ready to be finished at home! They are ready for any paint or stain color you would like to apply. Sanding is not required, though doing so will provide the cleanest finish. In order to protect the wood and allow it to function well for years,...
  • What do you recommend when painting my Paint-Ready YouLift Bed?

    Paint-Ready YouLift Beds are made from poplar plywood, which needs protection. All Paint-Ready YouLift beds should be painted before use, in order to keep the bed beautiful and functional for many years. These are a great option for those that want a specific color we don't offer and want to put ...
  • How can I get help with assembling the bed?

    We understand that assembling a Lori Bed might not be for everybody, so we've published a full guide on using TaskRabbit (an online marketplace for skilled laborers) to find some help! Click here to learn more.
  • Is there a baseboard notch?

    All Lori Beds are built with a baseboard cutout that is 6 inches tall + 2 inches deep and will accommodate most baseboards. See dimensions of the Lori Wall Bed here
  • Where can I find styled examples of the YouLift Bed?

    You can see examples of how our customers have styled their YouLift Bed through this blog post. You can get more style inspiration by following us on Instagram and Pinterest!