5 pieces and 10 screws... thats all it takes to install this Murphy bed! Installation on this Murphy bed is super easy. Everything is pre-drilled and all the hardware is provided. Pistons even pop in place by simply using your hands. Installation takes around 90 mins and you do not need to be highly skilled with your hands. The hardest part is finding the studs in your wall, but if you have a stud finder, then its a simple pinch.