Great buy for price but instructions could use a tweaking.
1- dont put the slats on until the end. You will be removing some to complete the ladder
2- PAY UTMOST ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES ON THE SIDE RAILS. The ladder placement depends on it.
3- if you are using a foam mattress and not innerspring you will need a bunkie board for both levels.
4- yes it can accommodate a mattress that is 8 inches however you lose A LOT of safety rail. Buy a 1-2 inch bunkie board and then 4 inch mattress.
Another note- holy cow stickers! Plan on spending hours removing labels. Not as good as expected
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Great buy for price but instructions could use a tweaking. 1- dont put the slats on until the end. You will be removing some to complete the ladder 2- PAY UTMOST ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES ON THE SIDE RAILS. The ladder placement depends on it. 3- if you are using a foam mattress and not innerspring you will need a bunkie board for both levels. 4- yes it can accommodate a mattress that is 8 inches however you lose A LOT of safety rail. Buy a 1-2 inch bunkie board and then 4 inch mattress. Another note- holy cow stickers! Plan on spending hours removing labels. Not as good as expected