Frequently Asked Questions

Although different companies make different styles of Murphy beds, the general concept is the same but the actual mechanisms might differ in appearance and quality. The term “Murphy Bed” is not a direct brand name like Coca-Cola; it’s just the style of bed that was invented by a person named Murphy many years ago.

Absolutely! Unlike sofa beds and futons, Murphy Beds do not require any folding mattresses, so you are sleeping on a quality mattress without the bars and lumps associated with sofa beds and futons.

Yes, they are. We provide comprehensive, easy-to-read instructions that are filled with pictures and diagrams to ensure you build and install your Murphy bed quickly and correctly.

Yes they are! Our spring-loaded mechanisms ensure effortless opening and closing. Our mechanisms are counter balanced to prevent your bed from unexpectedly falling. You can raise or lower your Murphy bed with just one finger.

Yes, you can use any coil-spring mattress up to 10” thick. To ensure you properly balance the operation of your Murphy bed, we recommend having the mattress on site when you install your Murphy bed.

Definitely not! For years doctors have recommended a flat platform for sleeping support. Many manufacturers have discontinued box spring products as they are redundant.

Yes, we provide an Extended Leg option that raises the bed an extra 23/4” off the floor and allows an additional mattress height to 12”. We also offer a Long Leg that raises the bed an extra 6” off the floor and accommodates a mattress up to 15” thick.

Of course this is possible. We offer Murphy bed systems that offer a variety of desk, table and work station configurations. We have also developed a “super spring” that supports approximately 20% extra weight. Just let us know when you order your Murphy bed hardware and we will ship you super springs rather than regular springs.

No problem! We provide a Velcro strap system to hold your bedding and mattress in place when your Murphy Bed is in the vertical position. You can open your Murphy Bed and use it immediately.

Yes, your Murphy bed attaches to any wall studs with three brackets. Our system does not require floor mounting, which can cause serious damage to the floor. Our Murphy Beds present no problem for rental accommodations either.

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Our detailed, step-by-step instructions, along with our online instructional videos are easy to follow even if you have no woodworking or building experience. To make your job even easier, we recommend using one of our metal frame kits, which eliminate many of the woodworking steps.