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, finishing is important. You are welcome to do this before or after assembling the bed, depending on what works best for you.
Finish Before Assembly
Finishing beforehand can allow for a more uniform and clean finish in the end but will require more time, as you will be finishing more surface area. If you choose to finish before assembly, just be sure not to cover up the pilot holes as those are important for proper assembly and be sure that the paint or stain coats are not too thick.
Finish After Assembly
Finishing after assembly can allow for some time saved, as you are only finishing the surfaces showing. This option will likely prevent you from being able to move pieces to a work area or to be outside for that project, as the bed will be heavy once it's assembled.
No matter when you choose to stain or paint your bed, just be sure that the bed is going to work for you before doing so as you will not be able to return the bed once it has been painted or stained.