firm or soft? don't have a platform, which box spring should i buy? Is this mattress firm or soft? do i need a box spring and frame? what should i get?i don't have a platform. firm or soft? don't have a platform, which box spring should i buy? Is this mattress firm or soft? do i need a box spring and frame? what should i get?i don't have a... » Read More firm or soft? don't have a platform, which box spring should i buy? Is this mattress firm or soft? do i need a box spring and frame? what should i get?i don't have a platform. « Show Less
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I want a memory foam that is very firm.I have bought two others but one is great as far as firmness and both are great comparing the prices compared to the "T" brand.The secocond one I bought is too soft any recomendations which I see one right before my post.Any help I and mine will greatly appreciate.Thank you,Mike
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This mattress is med-soft NOT firm. My neck would hurt every morning from sinking into the mattress If you want firm you will need to get one that has 4lb's of memory foam. Its NOT the amount (inches) of foam but the pounds per inches.
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I used a platform bed frame that has multiple slats and no need for a box spring. It is firm and very comfortable, perfect for that platform bed.
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we got a bunky board which was suggested since we were going to use bed rails and a box spring would have been too thick. For a child you don't need the box spring but for an adult I would suggest it. I love this bed. I have 2 daughters and we got the first bed for our oldest when she was out of the crib and now that our second daughter is out of the crib we got another of the exact bed. We did spend a bit more on good mattresses but they both love their beds.
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This is the mattress only. A platform bed would be the best option for this mattress as it is foam. Box springs will not work with this mattress. I have two mattresses from this company, the other being latex and for both beds I have cut 2 x 4's to fit on top of the side rails for my beds for the mattresses to lay on. This works very well and is much less expensive than purchasing a new bed frame or the solid box to put the mattress on.
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For me, I use no box spring. My bed seems perfect without it. If you feel you need box springs you can always order it later.
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I believe it is considered a platform bed, but you do not need a box spring. I don't use a box spring and it's perfect. You could use a box spring, but the bed would be kind of high then. I LOVE this bed frame and everyone who comes over and sees it wants to get their own! The only thing I'm not sure about, it's just been me sleeping in the bed. I am a little nervous about if it's strong enough to hold two ppl, but I have read the other reviews that say it's fine for two ppl!
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This doesn't come with a mattress/boxspring, the only thing you are ordering is the platform (you shouldn't buy it if you don't want the platform!). Sorry if I misunderstood you.
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You can use a regular mattress and a box spring is not needed. Your bed will sit at pretty much the same height it would with a standard frame and box spring. The storage space underneath is great.
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Definitely does not need a box spring. In fact you should not use a box spring. The bed is very thick. Place it on a frame and it will end up higher than the old frame/box spring/mattress combo. And I like the higher profile.
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It's going to depend on your definition of too firm. I don't think it's especially firm, but it's not soft and squishy either. I got the thicker version, but you might want to go with the thin version.
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I have a smart frame.. no box spring needed. Love the mattress! planning on buyin another one
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I previously had a foam mattress and the regular box spring DID NOT support it. I bought a slated platform bed frame and am so happy I did. I made a world of difference in the support. Get a good platform bed frame... all are not equal. It creates a nice storage area for roll out storage bins and I am very happy with my mattress and the bed frame set now.
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A good base maybe sinc it is very thick & heavy. By base, i mean it should be something sturdy enough to hold the weight of both the mattress and the person using it. CBag is right, platform frame or slats are good options.
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No, you do NOT need a box spring. I use a platform bed with what's called a Bunky Board. To this day I swear it's the most comfortable mattress I ever slept on
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When I bought this mattress I also bought Sleep Master Platform Metal Bed Frame/Mattress Foundation, Queen. This provides a nice foundation for the mattress, the mattress and frame are very light and easy to move, and there is storage space underneath the frame. If you have a standard frame built to take a box spring then you made need a box spring or lay some plywood on the frame first. But I just went for the mattress/Sleep Master frame combo. For $400 what the heck. I'm very happy with it.
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a firm mattress foundation is good or you can go with just a metal rack bedframe. I ordered this bed with this bedframe. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005WXNTLM/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1
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It depends on whether you will be using it with a box spring on not. The bed is very firm so I would say you could go for a platform vs a box spring.