Wood head- and footboards most often connect to a metal subframe that can develop noise.
Some people lay down to sleep and do not budge an inch. Other people toss and turn all night long. Metal bed frames inevitably develop noises that are readily apparent each time a person rolls over or tosses in bed. The two basic noises a metal frame will produce are squeaks from metal rubbing and pops from loose joints. Curing the noise produced by the frame and any type of movement is a matter of installing simple lock washers to each joint. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Move any bedding off the frame including the box springs and mattress.
2. Disconnect the first bolt identified using a screwdriver or open-faced wrench as necessary. Remove the bolt and nut from the frame.
3. Attach a lock washer, which is a simple washer with a split in it that will grab onto surfaces for increased stability, to the bolt. Thread the bolt back into the hole and attach a second lock washer. Attach the nut and tighten the bolt down securely.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each additional bolt on the unit, including any used to attach headboards or footboards.
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