Do I need a special mattress?

Our beds do not require a special mattress.  Any mattress under 12" will work with an optimal thickness being 9 1/2".  This thickness will allow room to leave on thick bedding.

2.

Will the bed damage my walls or floors?

A panel bed gets anchored to your wall.  It leaves the same marks as hanging a picture.  A Murphy bed usually gets attached to the floor and does cause some floor damage if it is removed.  We have a wall bracket to mount it to the wall instead of the floor if you are worried about floor damage.  It must be specified at time of order.

3.

Does this qualify for the 15% income tax credit?

Yes it qualifies.  There is a $1000 deductible and up to $10,000 qualifies. The program ended January 31, 2010.

4.

How easy is the bed to open and close?

If you have your mattress available when we install the bed we will set the tension to a point where the bed lifts as easily as if it's 10 - 15 lbs.

5.

What is melamine?

Melamine resin is known as thermoset plastic, because the plastic is fixed after molding.  The plastic is able to withstand higher temperatures and pressures  than other plastics.  It is extremely scratch and moisture resistant.  When applied to LDF or MDF it is an excellent product for cabinets  (it is fire and scratch resistant).  Some low grade melamine board may contain formaldehyde (we don't use this).

6.

What is involved in the installation of a Murphy bed or panel bed?

A typical Murphy bed installation takes from 2 to 4 hours to complete, somewhat longer for Home Office Systems. We have without question the best installers in the business, and they do most assembly work on site.  A panel bed is attached to the studs in your wall.  The Murphy bed frame itself is bolted into the floor (it doesn't matter what material the floor is).  All of the cabinetry is squared up and held in place with minimal attachments to existing studs. We do not recommend customers attempting to install units themselves, as there can be hundreds of parts and improper assembly or installation could result in a poorly functioning system.

7.

Can our Murphy bed be moved at a later time if we move to a new address?

Sure. Most anything that can be installed can be "un-installed".  We can disassemble and then reinstall it at your new home.  However, many of our customers have found that selling their Murphy bed with the house enhances their home's "salability". The vast majority of these customers have then come back and bought another Murphy system for their new home. Quite a testament to the popularity of Murphy beds among current owners.

7.

What exactly is a Murphy bed?

Murphy Beds are beds that are stored vertically inside a wall cabinet, opening downward for use when needed. Originally invented for the urban cities of the North in the early 1900's, the space-saving features of Murphy Beds have led to their rediscovery in the last decade, especially when combined with matching cabinetry to form complete Murphy Bed Systems. Generically they are referred to as wall beds.

8.

Are these the same beds we've seen in old movies and TV shows?

Not quite (thankfully), although the concept hasn't changed. Today's wall beds have been improved both for comfort and in ease of use.

9.

Are wall beds comfortable?

Absolutely. Unlike sofa beds and futons, wall beds do not require any folding of the mattress. Therefore you are sleeping on a quality innerspring mattress without the bars and lumps associated with sofa beds or futons.  We've had customers tell us their wall bed is more comfortable than their master bedroom bed!

10.

Are wall beds difficult to open and close?

Not at all. Most people are surprised at how little effort is required. Both of our mechanisms are spring-balanced for easy operation.

11.

What sizes do Murphy Beds come in?

All the same sizes as conventional bedding: Twin, Full, Queen, even King!