Murphy Bed Frame Instructions

Murphy Bed Frame Instructions

Download the latest, free instructions for our frame kits below. Whether you've purchased one of our kits, or are simply browsing, feel free to download any of the PDF Murphy Bed Frame Instructions below, or give us a call at (904) 823-9255 for more help.

    "Next Bed" Murphy Bed Frame 
    (Product Found Here)

    • Download "Paper" PDF Instructions Here
    • Spring Video Here!
    • Cabinet Cut List (see last page)
    • Uninstalling a Next Bed: If your Next Bed frame needs to be un-installed or moved, please carefully follow the steps below to uninstall:
    1. Remove the mattress (see frame instructions), being careful to hold the frame down while doing so
    2. Carefully raise the frame back up
    3. Un-attach the leg actuator arms  
    4. Remove the springs carefully, using locking "vise grip" pliers (see frame instructions) , while a helper holds the frame in the vertical position
    5. Lift the bed frame out of the yoke assembly 
    6. Uninstall the yoke assembly from wall/floor
      1.  If any screws are stripped or broken during this process, they must be replaced with high-strength equivalent screws. Do not re-use any stripped screws when re-installing the Next Bed Frame

    "Panel Bed" Murphy Bed Frame 
    (Product Found Here)

    • Includes a Steel Frame
    • Current Instructions Here. 
    • The Video for Our Panel Bed Cabinet will help, as well
    • Uninstalling a "Panel Bed": If your Panel Bed needs to be un-installed or moved, please carefully follow the steps below to uninstall:
    1. Place moving blankets, etc. on the floor directly in front of the cabinet
    2. Open the bed, and remove the mattress, while holding the panel down
    3. We also recommend also removing the handles, so the panel can be placed down onto a flat surface
    4. With the panel held mostly down by a helper, remove the spring covers
    5. Lock the panel open using the Arm Locks 
    6. Remove bolt #2 from both sides of the frame
    7. Loosen bolt #3 from both sides but leave the nut on the bolt (see step 9). Do NOT fully remove this bolt!
    8. Remove the panel by tilting the foot inward slightly and lifting up and out at an angle, enough to clear the front toe.
    9. Set Panel Aside if possible. Be careful as this will be very heavy.
    10. Unlock the Lift Mechanism Arms (steel tube required - be VERY careful!)
    11. Remove the screws holding the cabinet to the studs.
    12. Unless the cabinet is only being moved sideways on the same wall, it should be disassembled. Proceed below:
      1. Place the front corners of the cabinet on a blanket, then tilt the cabinet onto its face.
      2. Disassemble the cabinet, being CAREFUL to not allow the front toe and headboard especially to fall

    "DIY Kit" Murphy Bed Kit 
    (Product Found Here)

    • Download "Paper" PDF Instructions Here
    • The Video for Our Panel Bed Cabinet will help, as well

    Uninstalling a DIY Kit Panel Bed: If your Panel Bed needs to be un-installed or moved, please carefully follow the steps below to uninstall:

    1. Place moving blankets, etc. on the floor directly in front of the cabinet
    2. Open the bed, and remove the mattress, while holding the panel down
    3. We also recommend also removing the handles, so the panel can be placed down onto a flat surface
    4. With the panel held mostly down by a helper, remove the spring covers
    5. Lock the panel open using the Arm Locks
    6. Remove bolt #2 from both sides of the frame
    7. Loosen bolt #3 from both sides but leave the nut on the bolt (see step 9). Do NOT fully remove this bolt!
    8. Remove the panel by tilting the foot inward slightly and lifting up and out at an angle, enough to clear the front toe.
    9. Set Panel Aside if possible. Be careful as this will be very heavy.
    10. Unlock the Lift Mechanism Arms (steel tube required - be VERY careful!)
    11. Remove the screws holding the cabinet to the studs.
    12. Unless the cabinet is only being moved sideways on the same wall, it should be disassembled. Proceed below:
      1. Place the front corners of the cabinet on a blanket, then tilt the cabinet onto its face.
      2. Disassemble the cabinet, being CAREFUL to not allow the front toe and headboard especially to fall

      “Door Bed” Murphy Bed Frame Kit

      • Download "Paper" PDF Instructions Here
      • Spring Video Here!
      • Video Instructions Here and Here and Here (starting at 37:35)
      • Cabinet Cut List
      • Uninstalling a "Door Bed" Frame: If your "Door Bed" frame needs to be un-installed or moved, please carefully follow the steps below to uninstall:
      1. Remove the mattress (see frame instructions), being careful to hold the frame down while doing so
      2. Carefully raise the frame back up
      3. Un-attach the leg actuator arms
      4. Remove the springs carefully, using locking "vise grip" pliers (see frame instructions), while a helper holds the frame in the vertical position
      5. Lift the bed frame out of the yoke assembly 
      6. Uninstall the yoke assembly from wall/floor
        1.  If any screws are stripped or broken during this process, they must be replaced with high-strength equivalent screws. Do not re-use any stripped screws when re-installing the Next Bed Frame