Frequently asked questions about our wallbed mechanisms and kits

We prefer to specialise in the hardware because we market to many countries, and local sizes / design preferences vary hugely, along with mattress sizes. Contact us and we can usually provide details of local cabinet makers.

Usually you can, but always best to check it can be stored for periods in a vertical position. We can suggest good mattresses which are fully approved for use and most are acceptable regardless of where you are

Yes. Your guests will be pleased to find you thinking of their comfort. Have a look at our NeXT bed for a really fast solution, where there are some designs exactly like this, and if you wish you can add the cabinet later.

Yes. The NeXT bed especially, is very easy to both install and remove. Most of our customers will want to take it with them to their new home!

Yes. The panel type beds are designed for vertical or horizontal mounting, so can fit odd-sized rooms. Our Beta DIY kit can also create special sizes of bed frame so you can make full use of the space available.

In all our experiences (Jeremy used to sell sofa beds and mattresses many years ago) the sofa bed mattresses are very thin so they can fit into the small space of a sofa bed. Therefore, there is often a compromise on the quality and often you can feel the sofa mechanism through the mattress in extreme cases. Our wall beds will all take up to a 250mm (8 inch) mattress, so it is often more comfortable than many conventional ‘guest bedroom’ mattresses.

Yes. Certain models (e.g. NeXT and Murphy beds) are easier to install as they don’t mount to the cabinets. However, many customers have installed our Alpha and Beta kits as well. Manuals are available which have the complete sets of cabinet parts drawings to enable you to get the panel parts produced.

Gas lifts are small high-pressure cylinders which are fine for very light duty work. Unless carefully selected and sized to suit the heavy weights involved with balancing a wallbed load, gas lifts can struggle. Wallbeds involve a high load and need balancing if they are to be safe and easy to operate. This is why we developed spring technology to meet this requirement and we have produced over 1 million springs since we started. Because we use up to 18 springs in an installation, it means that the exact number can be used to perfectly balance the load. This means the installation is safe and very easy to lift to close and open.

Gas lifts, on the other hand, are not adjustable, so you have to compromise on selection of mattress, bedding, etc. Also, when they fail, gas springs can be quite dangerous and difficult to replace.

Springs mean you can balance heavier loads. This means that you can use standard, comfortable mattresses and not be restricted to cheap lightweight ones, which tend not to last long. This is important in creating a really comfortable experience. A guest may not realise they are sleeping on a wall bed. This is especially important for hotels too, where they take great care on mattress selection and specifications for their guests.

Yes. Any size of bed frame can be created. For situations where loads are higher than usual, or used intensively, or in areas where they may be overloaded, we have specially strengthened legs and other parts of the frame. Rental apartments often ask for these. We try to find a solution that will meet special needs of any type.

This depends on frequency of use, but we aim for at least a 10-year life, for regular use in domestic applications. We know many users have them for much longer than this. It is something that will outlast most items of furniture. This is why we try to produce a variety of wall bed hardware that permits freedom to be creative in design, wherever you are and whatever your project.