How to assemble IKEA SLATTUM Upholstered Bed Frame

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Lay the headboard face down and fit both leg frames.

   The flat tabs face the outer edges — see the manual, step 1.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:16)

2. 

   Step 2

   Fix each leg with 2 bolts (128574).

   Use the Allen key in its handle. Tighten until the bolt head sits flush — 4 bolts.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:23)

3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 3–4

   Do the same with the footboard.

   Two leg frames, then 4 bolts (128574). Here the tabs are angled — see the manual, step 3.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:30)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 5

   Bolt the two middle legs under the cross frame.

   One long bolt (146655) through each connector tube.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:38)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 6

   Lower the cross frame onto the headboard rails.

   The rail ends slide into the connector tubes. Mind your fingers.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:46)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 7

   Stand the headboard up on its legs.

   Two people: lift it carefully together.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:54)

7. 

   Step 7

   Stand the footboard up and push its rails into the connectors.

   Both rails at the same time. Mind your fingers.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:00)

8. 

   Step 8

   Lock the joints: 4 bolts (105107) from below, 4 caps (191315) on top.

   One bolt and one cap at each rail end in the connectors.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:08)

9. 

   Step 9

   Hang the two rear side panels on the outside of the rails.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:16)

10. 

    Step 10

    Bolt them on from the inside: 6 bolts (128574).

    Three through each rail.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:22)

11. 

    Step 11

    Add 4 short bolts (112091) through the tabs.

    At the headboard legs and the middle-leg plates.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:29)

12. 

    Step 12

    Hang the two front side panels.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:36)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 13–14

    Bolt them on: 6 bolts (128574), then 4 short bolts (112091).

    Same as steps 10 and 11, at the footboard end.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:41)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 15

    Re-tighten the 8 leg bolts from steps 2 and 4.

    No new bolts — go round the corner legs with the Allen key once more.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:50)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 16

    Screw a short bolt (112091) part-way into the headboard and footboard.

    Centred, low down. Leave a gap under the head — the beam hooks on here.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:57)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 17

    Join the three sections of the centre beam.

    Push the ends together until the holes line up. Mind your fingers.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:04)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 18

    Fit 4 caps (191315) with 4 bolts (128574) at the beam ends.

    Two at each end, bolted from below.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:11)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 19

    Bolt the two legs under the beam joints.

    One bolt (128574) from the top into each leg.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:18)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 20

    Lift the beam in and hook its slotted plates over the bolts.

    Lower it straight down at both ends.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:26)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 21

    Add 2 short bolts (112091) in the upper holes, then tighten all four.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:34)

21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 22

    Swing the support post (10054995) under the beam and bolt it.

    It stands on the middle cross bar — one bolt (146655) from below.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:41)

22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 23

    Roll out the slats on both sides of the centre beam.

    Then check all 8 plastic caps (191315) — see the manual, step 23.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:49)