Our heavy-duty, multiple-spring mechanism is used around the world - more than 100,000 installed over the last 30 years - living proof of long-term reliability.

Questionable durability over time. Experience suggests that gas pistons leak, lose pressure, and need replacing (e.g. your car trunk, screen door).

Murphy beds are light & strong, and lift with finger-tip ease. "Butter-smooth" & effortless multi-spring action.

Heavy to close, with a jerky action. You push against the pistons and they push back - it's a workout! And not adjustable, either.

Exclusive tubular steel legs, connected by crossbar. Leg assembly rotates in and out with fingertip ease, and holds mattress in place.

Most kits don't supply any legs. You have to make wooden legs, which attach awkwardly to the face of the bed. Mattress must be held in place by straps.

Wood frame construction is an option. However, you can make your project go faster & easier by upgrading to either one of our metal frame kits.

Wood frame construction is the only option. Not as light & strong as metal framing.

SUMMARY: A professional, well-designed complete hardware system with lots of user-friendly features. Easy & reliable.

SUMMARY: No matter how nice the cabinet may look, if the hardware doesn't perform, you've got a big problem.