We have a memory foam mattress and no box springs. To use this frame, would or should we have something between the mattress and the frame?
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If you are concerned, put a piece of plywood over it. I had mine cut to size at Home Depot.
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We cut also a piece of plywood because we noticed the mattress was been "affected" by the spaces in the frame. To preserve the mattress we understood it was better to put it in between.
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Nope. This acts as a boxspring. No boxspring needed! Love how sturdy it is!
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Hi Ray! We also don't have a box spring and the mattress + frame work great together. We laid on the bed, (we're plus size!) and had a family member look under the bed and there wasn't anything "spilling" between the metal frame rods. I would say a box spring is totally unnecessary unless you want it for height. .
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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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I used a box spring for this. If you choose not to use a box spring, you would need to get something to support the mattress. Also, in my opinion, the headboard/footboard would look too high because the mattress would be so low. Hope this helps!
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Get any platform frame to rest the mattress directly on the frame. You don't need a box mattress.
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You will need at minimum a box spring. Rails are designed to support box springs not the mattress itself. Your memory foam mattress will be destroyed on the rails without a boxspring to support it properly.
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You do not need a box spring. The wood slats are fine. I have a memory foam mattress on the slats.
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You do not need a box spring for this bed. I had a box spring and used it with the mattress on this bed, the result is that the combined height of the mattress and box spring reaches to practically the top of the foot frame.
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I don't use box springs- I have an IKEA bed utilizes slats, and this mattress sleeps fine on it. You can use box springs or not.
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If you have a platform style bed frame, you won't need box springs. If you want a taller sitting bed or are using a bed frame that is not a platform style, I would recommend having box springs! Hope this helps you out!
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NO, memory foam mattresses are designed specifically to not use a box spring. I own several memory foam mattresses and the manufacturers say if you use a box spring it will void your warranty as long term box spring use will damage the mattress. It will also cause your mattress to sink in places. They have metal platform bed frames that run about $60 for a twin that work wonderfully with memory foam mattresses. Use a platform frame of some sort for the best results with memory foam mattresses. Good luck!
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Yes, this bed frame requires a box spring to be used comfortably, especially if you have a memory foam mattress.
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You do not use a box spring with this bed. It would make the mattress too high. There are round metal rods that support the mattress. You need a mattress and that is it. I did place a thin board atop the metal rods to keep the shape of the mattress, but the board is not necessary.
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I believe it is necessary to be put between a mattress and box spring. After my husband's stroke we used it to help him sit in the bed on the edge. It did need the straps under the mattress to maintain its stability.
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I always use a box spring with my beds. Also, you would need to order a frame....this is only the headboard. I have a regular mattress and box spring on my beds. Not sure about the memory foam mattresses.
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I have a memory foam mattress on the frame, which is 14 1/2" off the floor, making the total height 21" off the floor. It would be your own preference to use a box spring, however, it is not necessary. If you already have a box spring, try sleeping on the frame without it. Then make your decision. I get a great night's sleep without a box spring.
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Yes. There would be a gap between the headboard and the mattress because of the height of the headboard if you didn't use a box spring with it.
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My mattress is by itself on a futon frame. Other reviewers have no box spring. Softness is fully adequate, but one is fully aware of the general firmness due to no box spring. No you do not need a box spring.Amazon offers several very inexpensive frames.