Step 4 of 9
KURA bed step 4 of 9: Fit the long rails and reversible back and front guard panels
Fit the back lower long rail, slide in the full-length back infill panel, and cap it with the back upper guard rail. Then fit the front lower long rail, lower the three-quarter front guard panel on the left, and fit the front upper guard rail.
- 1× Back lower long rail
- 1× Back reversible infill panel
- 1× Back upper guard rail
- 1× Front lower long rail
- 1× Front reversible guard panel
- 1× Front upper guard rail
Tools: none, just your hands
- Leave the 50 cm ladder opening at the right end of the front side—sliding the three-quarter front panel to the wrong end blocks the ladder holes.
Common mistake: why don’t the kura ladder post holes line up?. Installing the front upper guard rail with the ladder post holes at the wrong end blocks the built-in ladder. The switch in the player shows what goes wrong.
All 9 steps
- 1 Stand the 4 corner posts and fit the end-rail dowels and barrel nuts
- 2 Assemble the headboard and footboard ends with reversible panels
- 3 Bolt the two bed ends and fit the long-rail dowels and barrel nuts
- 4 Fit the long rails and reversible back and front guard panels common mistake
- 5 Lock all 4 long rails with corner bolts
- 6 Build and bolt the 3-step front ladder
- 7 Fit the slat support rails and lay the 8 safety bed slats
- 8 Screw down the 8 bed base slats
- 9 Reversible frame orientation: low bed vs. high loft bed
00Overall
The outer size is IKEA's published size.
01Elevations
Drawn from our 3D model, to scale. Point at a part to find it in the list below; click it to jump there.
02Parts / cut list
| Part | Name | Qty | T | W | L | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Back-left corner postSolid pine corner post at the back-left corner; symmetric top and bottom so the bed can be flipped upside down.45 × 45 × 1160 mm | ×1 | 45 mm | 45 mm | 1160 mm | Solid pine, clear acrylic lacquer |
| B | Front-left corner postSolid pine corner post at the front-left corner.45 × 45 × 1160 mm | ×1 | 45 mm | 45 mm | 1160 mm | Solid pine, clear acrylic lacquer |
| C | Back-right corner postSolid pine corner post at the back-right corner.45 × 45 × 1160 mm | ×1 | 45 mm | 45 mm | 1160 mm | Solid pine, clear acrylic lacquer |
| D | Front-right corner postFront-right corner post; carries the right ends of the 3 ladder steps.45 × 45 × 1160 mm | ×1 | 45 mm | 45 mm | 1160 mm | Solid pine, clear acrylic lacquer |
| E | Left lower end railLower rail of the headboard end.30 × 60 × 900 mm | ×1 | 30 mm | 60 mm | 900 mm | Solid pine, clear acrylic lacquer |
| F | Left reversible end panelReversible infill panel for the headboard end.8 × 816 × 896 mm | ×1 | 8 mm | 816 mm | 896 mm | Fibreboard, white acrylic paint (reversible infill panel) |
| G | Left upper end railUpper safety rail of the headboard end.30 × 60 × 900 mm | ×1 | 30 mm | 60 mm | 900 mm | Solid pine, clear acrylic lacquer |
| H | Right lower end railLower rail of the footboard end.30 × 60 × 900 mm | ×1 | 30 mm | 60 mm | 900 mm | Solid pine, clear acrylic lacquer |
| J | Right reversible end panelReversible infill panel for the footboard end.8 × 816 × 896 mm | ×1 | 8 mm | 816 mm | 896 mm | Fibreboard, white acrylic paint (reversible infill panel) |
| K | Right upper end railUpper safety rail of the footboard end.30 × 60 × 900 mm | ×1 | 30 mm | 60 mm | 900 mm | Solid pine, clear acrylic lacquer |
| L | Back lower long rail200 cm solid pine lower rail along the back of the bed.30 × 60 × 2000 mm | ×1 | 30 mm | 60 mm | 2000 mm | Solid pine, clear acrylic lacquer |
| M | Back reversible infill panelFull-length reversible panel closing the back wall of the bed.8 × 816 × 1996 mm | ×1 | 8 mm | 816 mm | 1996 mm | Fibreboard, white acrylic paint (reversible infill panel) |
| N | Back upper guard rail200 cm solid pine upper safety guard rail along the back side.30 × 60 × 2000 mm | ×1 | 30 mm | 60 mm | 2000 mm | Solid pine, clear acrylic lacquer |
| P | Front lower long rail200 cm solid pine lower rail along the front side.30 × 60 × 2000 mm | ×1 | 30 mm | 60 mm | 2000 mm | Solid pine, clear acrylic lacquer |
| Q | Front reversible guard panelThree-quarter length reversible panel that guards the sleeping area while leaving the ladder entry open.8 × 816 × 1256 mm | ×1 | 8 mm | 816 mm | 1256 mm | Fibreboard, white acrylic paint (reversible infill panel) |
| R | Front upper guard rail200 cm solid pine upper guard rail along the front side.30 × 60 × 2000 mm | ×1 | 30 mm | 60 mm | 2000 mm | Solid pine, clear acrylic lacquer |
| S | Ladder upright postVertical pine post framing the left side of the built-in 3-step ladder.30 × 45 × 820 mm | ×1 | 30 mm | 45 mm | 820 mm | Solid pine, clear acrylic lacquer |
| T | Ladder step 1Solid pine flat rung of the reversible KURA ladder.24 × 30 × 493 mm | ×1 | 24 mm | 30 mm | 493 mm | Solid pine, clear acrylic lacquer |
| U | Ladder step 2Solid pine flat rung of the reversible KURA ladder.24 × 30 × 493 mm | ×1 | 24 mm | 30 mm | 493 mm | Solid pine, clear acrylic lacquer |
| V | Ladder step 3Solid pine flat rung of the reversible KURA ladder.24 × 30 × 493 mm | ×1 | 24 mm | 30 mm | 493 mm | Solid pine, clear acrylic lacquer |
| W | Back slat support railPine support ledge along the inside of the back rail that carries the slatted bed base.30 × 30 × 1960 mm | ×1 | 30 mm | 30 mm | 1960 mm | Solid pine, clear acrylic lacquer |
| X | Front slat support railPine support ledge along the inside of the front rail that carries the slatted bed base.30 × 30 × 1960 mm | ×1 | 30 mm | 30 mm | 1960 mm | Solid pine, clear acrylic lacquer |
| Y | Bed base slat 1Solid pine slat spanning across the 90 cm bed width; screwed down at both ends to square the frame.18 × 70 × 884 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 70 mm | 884 mm | Solid pine / layer-glued birch |
| Z | Bed base slat 2Solid pine slat spanning across the 90 cm bed width; screwed down at both ends to square the frame.18 × 70 × 884 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 70 mm | 884 mm | Solid pine / layer-glued birch |
| A2 | Bed base slat 3Solid pine slat spanning across the 90 cm bed width; screwed down at both ends to square the frame.18 × 70 × 884 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 70 mm | 884 mm | Solid pine / layer-glued birch |
| B2 | Bed base slat 4Solid pine slat spanning across the 90 cm bed width; screwed down at both ends to square the frame.18 × 70 × 884 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 70 mm | 884 mm | Solid pine / layer-glued birch |
| C2 | Bed base slat 5Solid pine slat spanning across the 90 cm bed width; screwed down at both ends to square the frame.18 × 70 × 884 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 70 mm | 884 mm | Solid pine / layer-glued birch |
| D2 | Bed base slat 6Solid pine slat spanning across the 90 cm bed width; screwed down at both ends to square the frame.18 × 70 × 884 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 70 mm | 884 mm | Solid pine / layer-glued birch |
| E2 | Bed base slat 7Solid pine slat spanning across the 90 cm bed width; screwed down at both ends to square the frame.18 × 70 × 884 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 70 mm | 884 mm | Solid pine / layer-glued birch |
| F2 | Bed base slat 8Solid pine slat spanning across the 90 cm bed width; screwed down at both ends to square the frame.18 × 70 × 884 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 70 mm | 884 mm | Solid pine / layer-glued birch |
The parts' sizes are our 3D model's own estimates: close, not measured. Built from the IKEA KURA reversible bed 90×200 cm assembly manual (AA-514660-12). IKEA publishes only the outer size.
03Tools & materials
| Tools | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allen keyIncluded 4 mm hex key that drives the 16 corner bolts (122606) and 8 ladder screws (100229). | You need it | |
| Cross-head screwdriverDrives the 16 countersunk screws (100365) that hold the 8 bed base slats. | You need it | |
| Materials | ||
| Solid pine, clear acrylic lacquer | ABCDEGHKLNPRSTUVWX | |
| Fibreboard, white acrylic paint (reversible infill panel) | FJMQ | |
| Solid pine / layer-glued birch | YZA2B2C2D2E2F2 | |
Not in the box: Mattress (90 × 200 cm, max 12 cm thick).
04Hardware
| ×25 | Wooden dowel1 of them spare | 101350 | 8 × 30 mm | Birch wood |
| ×17 | Cylindrical barrel nut1 of them spare | 100514 | M6 × 14 mm | Zinc-plated steel |
| ×17 | Hex socket corner bolt1 of them spare | 122606 | M6 × 80 mm | Zinc-plated steel |
| ×9 | Countersunk hex screw1 of them spare | 100229 | 7 × 50 mm | Zinc-plated steel |
| ×17 | Countersunk slat screw1 of them spare | 100365 | 3.5 × 14 mm | Zinc-plated steel |
Questions
How do you flip the IKEA KURA bed from a low bed to a high loft bed?
You do not need to disassemble the frame: remove the mattress and bedding, move the slatted bed base to the upper support ledges if needed, and with two adults lift and turn the entire 209×99×116 cm frame 180° upside down.
Why does every KURA rail joint use both a wooden dowel (101350) and a bolt (122606)?
The M6 bolt (122606) and barrel nut (100514) clamp the joint tightly together, while the adjacent 8×30 mm wooden dowel (101350) stops the rail or ladder step from rotating around the single bolt when the bed is flipped.
Can the KURA ladder be mounted on either the left or right side?
Yes—by rotating the front lower and upper long rails during Step 4 so the ladder post holes sit at the left-front or right-front end, you can place the ladder opening at either end of the bed.
What is the maximum mattress thickness for the KURA reversible bed?
IKEA specifies a 90 × 200 cm mattress no thicker than 12 cm so that sufficient guardrail height remains above the mattress surface when used as a high loft bed.
Safety
High beds and the upper bed of bunk or loft beds are not suitable for children under 6 years due to the risk of injury from falls. Never use a mattress thicker than 12 cm, and always screw down all bed base slats.
About this guide
The part numbers and counts match IKEA's assembly instructions, so you can check each piece against your box. The outer size, 209 × 99 × 116 cm, is IKEA's published size. Built from the IKEA KURA reversible bed 90×200 cm assembly manual (AA-514660-12). The 3D runs faster than real hands do.
Takes a 90 × 200 cm mattress with a maximum thickness of 12 cm so the top of the mattress stays safely below the upper guardrail edge in loft-bed orientation.
The manufacturer's instructions are on IKEA's product page (PDF). If something here differs from the manual in your box, follow the manual.
The 3D models, drawings and text are our own. IKEA and KURA are named only to say which product this guide is for.