How to turn delta crib into daybed?

If you’re a new parent or in the process of becoming one, then shopping for baby furniture must have crossed your mind. One piece of crucial furniture when it comes to babies is a crib. When looking for cribs, Delta cribs are often considered because of their sturdiness and durability.

However, as your baby grows older, they eventually outgrow their crib and will need more space to move around during the day while still having somewhere comfortable to nap or sleep at night. This is where converting the delta crib into a daybed becomes convenient.

Converting a delta crib into a daybed may seem like an intimidating task at first glance, but it’s actually an easy DIY (Do-It-Yourself) project that anyone can accomplish with just basic tools.

Here’s how you can easily convert your delta crib into a daybed:

Gather Your Tools & Supplies

The first step before starting any DIY project is gathering all necessary tools and supplies required. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Screwdriver
• Power Drill
• Sandpaper
• Paintbrush (preferably small)
• Safety Goggles (To protect your eyes from sawdust)

Now that we have our tools ready let’s get started with the conversion steps!

Remove The Front Panel Of The Crib

This step requires us to remove the front panel so that it leaves only three bed frames – two side frames and one rear frame – which would allow enough open space for the child getting in and out comfortably.

You should locate screws holding both sides of this panel firmly on both ends by searching behind them using your fingers; there ought be some screws holding these panels securely onto each end as well as down along its length across its bottom edge too – gently loosen these before removing entirely using screwdrivers!

Once done unscrewing, gently ease each panel free from its location within the crib structure.

Sand All The Edges

Once you remove the front panel of your delta crib, sanding is an essential step before proceeding to paint or stain. It smoothens out all rough edges and splinters that may cause injury when handling or touching.

Use coarse grit paper for heavily stained areas and finish with fine-grit sandpaper for a polished look. For best results in this stage, use 220-grit sandpaper.

Pro Tip: Keep those safety goggles on while sanding down the parts!

Stain Or Paint The Daybed Frame

After you’ve sanded down all raw edges of the bed frame, it’s time to paint/stain! Pick any color depending on what matches other furniture in your baby’s room – whether pastel hues like pink, blue or green; bold colors like reds and oranges; earthy tones such as browns etc., make sure you choose a kid-friendly option so that there are no harmful chemicals around where they sleep.

A small brush should suffice if applying by hand but remember not to load too much paint onto one area – try spreading droplets out evenly across surface first then come back using circular motions until happy with coverage achieved! Hard-to-reach sections like inside corners could be easily painted using Q-tips. Allow the daybed frame some time to dry fully before reassembling them again (about 2-3 days).

Reassemble Your Delta Crib As A Daybed

Finally, we’re at crossroads between becoming parents who have conquered converting our delta cribs into daybeds and those who have given up trying. Do not worry: You’ve made it through nearly everything now left is ‘just’ imitating assembly instructions closely once more making certain every screw finds its way back correctly into place without fail!

In this stage:

1. Gather all necessary screws and figure out where they have to go; keep them organized if needed (marking each screw size/code label-wise helps a lot!)
2. Insert partially assembled daybed frame into whatever gap left after removal of the front panel so that rear opposite end now becomes your “headboard.”
3. While holding it in place, insert screws tightly through holes lining up bed-frames then tighten using power drill until it locks down securely.

Once you’ve done all these things, you can sit back and admire proud accomplishment!

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing the process of converting your Delta crib into a Daybed – let’s give applause for DIY parents! Now you can relax knowing that creating dedicated space for day time play is no longer an issue since this project took care of everything giving peace-of-mind back to those worried about safety or child development concerns amidst changing need sleep schedules!

There are many resources available online offering more insight into converting these cribs as well as other furniture pieces such as dressers/changing tables too. Check them out before next project tackled by way but remember one thought: Stay safe always!