Could I use a foam mattress instead of spring mattress?
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Yes of course! I have a mem foam one on it and its great. Much better than any spring mattress i had. The frame works with any kind of mattress and provides a superior support and comfort compared to traditional boxsprings. Slat frames are actually the almost exclusive kind of frame used in Europe now.
185430
Probably, as long as it's thick enough so you can't feel the wooden slats underneath.
1702850
No I would not because the mattress is too soft.. It causes mine as well as my husband back to hurt. .If you are having back problems you should consider purchasing a firmer mattress. .
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I don't use any kind of foundation or box spring with my mattress. My bed frame has a set of wooden slats spaced about one inch apart and it has worked perfectly. Foam mattresses generally are much lighter in weight and considerably denser than standard mattresses. The density means that they are less likely to sag or bend out of shape than an innerspring mattress.
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I don't know if a better mattress can be used, but recommend at least a 2 in environmentally friendly memory foam topper (no toxic smell or VOC's) that makes this mattress quite comfortable, and easily folds up while on the bed.
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You don't have to use a box spring. You can use a platform of some sort to support it, or you can buy a foundation for it as I did for another mattress. There's a few ways to set it up so that it's right for you.
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yes Bonnie you can use your box spring with this mattress, but it will make your bed higher than a regular one ! I like mine that way , enjoy !
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I highly recommend using a box spring. If you don't you will probably ruin your mattress.
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Have a spring mattress with a foam layer on top --- no problem -- but don't know about memory foam
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I just used a mattress - a thicker memory foam one. I don't think there is room for both box springs and a mattress.
237145
I used a XL twin mattress, about $400, not a foam piece. I don't know that the foam would be enough or last over time.
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Yes you can. Once you transition the futon into a bed position the Memory Foam Mattress works very well on a futon. I had the same problem with my futon (metal frame) in which the metal bars where pushing up into my back. While I did not use the Memory Foam Mattress on my futon (returned the futon), I did utilize it on a military metal bunk in Afghanistan. When I left there I donated the mattress to a co-worker.
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you can but i wouldnt suggest it, you will hear the wood hitting the wood and its going to be to high. not good. Box springs in the cost of mattress sets are very inexpensive, maybe see if they would let you take the boxspring back possible or try it and see what you think. Those are my thoughts. Hope all this helps. If noe of this works i have hundreds of others beds for sale, hows that on our full site. 6102773747 Good luck. Linda
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I am currently using the mattress in a box spring but it isn't very firm and weight is not evenly distributed it is not a good mattress it will be in my guest room soon.
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Yes, you can use a regular mattress as well. There are enough slots to support any mattress used. There are protectors on the bottom of the legs to protect the floor, but you will need to check those periodically for wear to ensure they are not worn through to the metal.
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There is a very thin mattress that sits on springs. We purchased a coil spring mattress to use. The thin "mattress" that comes with it is pretty useless.
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Yeap you can. That is exactly what I am using. Memory foam mattress with NO box.
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I'm not sure if a spring mattress is flexible enough to use in any way other than flat. But it seems like someone who sells mattresses would be able to answer that. I would check with them. But just so you know, the futon mattress I have on mine is 8" thick and uses queen size sheets, so size wise it seems like it would work.