FAQ
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Selecting Your Bed
SizeThe bed is 2x2m.
ColourThe white colour option is intended mainly for events and catering suppliers. Black is well suited to Modern, Industrial, Bohemian, Country and Contemporary design styles. Ivory is well suited to the Scandinavian, Traditional, Minimal, Rustic, Coastal and Glam design styles. Although designers love mixing things up, and they both look great in any garden.
Installation on structureThe Floating Dhow Bed can be attached to a roof, ceiling or strong frame structure. You can choose to build a frame/legs with steel, timber or gum-poles. Or you can mount fasteners into a ceiling or roof. We can supply the fasteners or rope loops to attach the bed suspenders to. We can also advise and assist with the installation. Ideally the fixture points should be located in a 1.8m square. We will make the suspender ropes as long as needed for your structure.
Mattress and Cushion FabricThe mattress is thin and easy to pack away.
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Maintenance
Steel FrameThe frame is Galvanised steel - inside and out. A special 5 layer enamel paint coating is then applied in your desired colour - with a 15 year lifespan.
Bed NetThe bed net is marine grade UV stable rope (10 years).
WoodworkThe hardwood is sealed with the storngest deck varnish available. It will last 3-5 years before needing to be resealed. To reseal, remove the rope net, ligthly sand the flat surfaces, clean well and apply sealer with a foam roller. Alternatively the wood pieces can be removed and swapped with newly sealed ones from us.
ComponentsThe rest of the components, like the fasteners and side tables, are all stainless steel (15 years).
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Net Tightening
Woven NetOur nets are woven, not tied. This is for two reasons. First, its more comfy because there arent knots. Second, tied nets can't be tightened. With a woven net you can tighten and loosen the lines for more or less hammock vibes.
First Set UpIf you are assembling the bed yourself, you will need to tighten the net. The process is much quicker with two people. One pulls the slack through on one side and feeds it to the person standing on the other end, moving down the line. At the end the rope is clamped by a wedge cleat (special knot-free boat fastener device) and the excess is fed into the bed frame.
Stretching With UseThe rope will stretch with the first few uses. The curve of the bed can make it more comfortable and hammockie, but if you want to tighten it it is easy
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Shipping & Installation
ShippingThe Dhow Bed comes in a flat pack box which can be shipped using courier services. An include instruction manual will guide through the setup process.
Installation optionsIf you aren't sure about putting the bed together yourself we can deliver and install the bed for you.
How difficult is it?The assembly takes about an hour and requires two people. Spanners are include in the box, along with the step-by-step guide.
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Commercial Options
Events, hotels, restaurants and bars:Novelty: its a quick, stylish addition that can draw interest and fuel virality. Pay to sway: options for booking the spot through a tab or rental fee are possible. Weather proof: its a low hassle outdoor daybed.
PartnershipsCommercial spaces are also good exposure for us so we are open to partnerships and discounted deals with the above mentioned businesses.
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Future Addons
Whats on the horizon?We are working on more add-ons, like a set of drop down blinds for extra privacy / sun protection, a solar light for night-time sailing and a projector screen for outdoor movie nights. We have pre-included fasteners on all the Dhow Beds so that future add-ons will be compatible with your beds and can just be ordered and attached.
