can this be used with a platform bed..no box spring? Thanx. Bernard
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Yes, the matching prepac bed is a platform bed that has drawers underneath wooden slats, and the mattress sits right on top of the slats.
1938503
No. You would need something with a solid platform in order to bypass a box spring. A bed 'frame' is not a platform.
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We didn't because we wanted the bed to be lower to the ground. We used slats with a large but thin piece of plywood on top and put the rail on top of the plywood. Because of our bed's frame & b/c we didn't use box springs - everything sat farther down in the frame so we didn't anchor this rail down on the other side. It wasn't going anywhere! So yes, it CAN be used w/o box springs but it will probably depend on how your bed frame is set up.
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I should add that we are currently using it with a platform bed that does not have a box spring and it's fine.
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You can add a box spring but you bed will be very tall. You will need a step stool. I only use a mattress.
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Definitely. We originally placed the mattress on top of a platform but it was too low. This mattress works great with a box spring.
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You can use a box spring if you want a higher bed or a platform with wooden slats or a bunkie board (usually used for bunk beds) for a lower profile. I purchased a wire grid bed frame threw a bed skirt on it and you'd never know!
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Yes, I'm using it on a platform bed without a box spring, and it works great!
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If you have a platform bed I would say no. We use it on my sons bed & it's a platform. It is still in great shape & I've slept on it with him & it's comfortable.
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My frame did not come with a box spring. It doesn't have much support, just enough to hold the mattress. In short yes.
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Hi Kerri, I would not suggest using a box spring with this bed. It would be too high. It's an awesome bed btw. Easy to assemble.
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As stated previously before, this is a platform bed. No box spring is needed.
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Platform bed should be fine without a box spring for support as long as it is constructed with thick enough wood. The mattress itself provides plenty enough comfort as is, although I did put a quilted cover on mine for a little bonus.
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Well! My daughter has a platform bed and am able to use it. It is easy to set up and take down in any case. Hope I was helpful.
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I guess you can but we do not. We put this on an old waterbed frame (like a platform). Just have the mattress on, no box spring.
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I suppose you could though the platform bed is designed to support just the mattress. I put a memory foam mattress on mine but it set too low. I put a base under it and it fit perfect. I'm certain a box spring would as well.
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Don't use a box spring. You'd need a ladder to climb up onto this bed if you did ;)