Step 6: Remove any wax, dust and debris from the slate surface to prep it for the bedcloth. Layout
bedcloth centering it over the slate surface. Starting at one end, staple cloth to slate framing working
from center out toward the pockets; stretch cloth toward pockets. Go to the opposite end of the table
and repeat process but pull the cloth tight while stapling. Repeat on long sides working from center
between center pocket and end pocket stretching cloth toward the pockets as you staple. Once cloth is
completely stapled, cut pocket openings by cutting small vertical incisions in cloth to relax the fabric so it
can be stretched and stapled around opening. Finally, make “X” style slits in cloth where rail bolts will
go through the slate holes (see photo).
Step 7: Slate bed will ultimately look like this when covered with cloth
