Selling a Bed Frame in Ireland: Mattress Size, Slats and Missing Fittings
Prepare a bed-frame listing with measured dimensions, a clear mattress inclusion statement, a fittings inventory and a realistic dismantling and collection plan.
A bed-frame ad should make clear which parts are included and which mattress size the frame is intended to accommodate. Names such as double or king can be interpreted differently across products and markets. Measure the actual frame and verify the intended mattress dimensions from reliable information rather than relying on a label alone.
Distinguish the frame from the complete bed
State whether the sale includes only the frame, a headboard, under-bed drawers or other components. If a mattress appears in the photograph but is not included, make that explicit. Do not use a complete-room picture that leaves the buyer guessing about bedside furniture or bedding.
Record overall width, length and headboard height. Add the internal mattress space where you can measure it accurately. Explain whether the frame has storage mechanisms or an unusually large footboard that affects access and assembly.
Check the support and fittings inventory
List slats, central supports, legs, bolts, brackets and any assembly instructions. Photograph missing, split or repaired components. A frame with an absent support should not be advertised as complete because the surrounding woodwork looks intact.
Keep fixings labelled during dismantling. Do not substitute unknown hardware or promise that a buyer can replace a structural part cheaply. Use the manufacturer's assembly information to identify what belongs with the product and what needs appropriate attention.
Show the condition while it is assembled
Photograph joints, finish wear, fabric upholstery where present and the underside or supporting structure where safely accessible. Explain creaking, looseness, staining and previous repairs. Do not hide damage against a wall for the main image.
Avoid load-limit claims without the correct product documentation. Specialist mechanisms and damaged structures may need assessment before resale for normal use. Be clear about anything you have not been able to inspect.
Plan dismantling and loading
Agree whether the buyer will see the frame assembled and who will dismantle it. Give the size of the largest remaining component, because a frame can still have a long headboard after the rails are removed. Explain stairs, parking and the collection slot privately.
Ask the buyer to arrange suitable transport and help. Protect labelled fittings and finishes during handling rather than leaving a bag of unidentified screws loose in a van.
Price the actual frame and included pieces against comparable offers. The wardrobe collection guide offers another example of documenting dismantled furniture. Browse beds and mattresses, then place your bed-frame ad with a clear inventory and measurements.