Metal bunk beds are very popular, mainly because they tend to be less expensive than wooden bunk beds. Most metal bunk beds are made in Taiwan, Malaysia and Mexico and are sold in the US by importers and retailers. Tubular metal is used to construct these beds and are often painted with black, white, red paint or high gloss blue. These metal bunk beds typically sell for between $150 and $250 each.
With metal bunk beds, both the frame and the ladder are constructed of metal. Metal bunk beds can be a single bed over a single bed, a single bed over a full size bed, or just a single bed over an empty space where you can place a sofa, desk, dresser, or other items.
Metal bunk beds are usually much lighter than wooden ones. This makes them more flexible, allowing you to change the format of the bedroom much more easily. The lighter weight also makes them a more viable online purchase. Specifically, shipping costs are lower due to the weight and the fact that metal tubes are much thinner than the wood used in wooden bunk beds.
Metal bunk beds are often easy to put together with basic tools like screwdrivers and pliers. Connections and welds should be checked regularly to ensure the continued stability of the metal bunk.
