Is it possible to use this with a standard metal bed frame? If so, will it be strong enough to lean on without being against a wall?
1510983
Yes you can attach it to a standard metal frame and my daughter does lean up against it with no problems.
1510984
I use it with a standard metal frame but it's against the wall. it looks strong.
397472
IMHO, a metal frame would not work. You need wooden slats to hold up the matress. However, the slats that come with the bed are questionable at best. If you buy this bed, go to Home Depot and buy a supportive peice of plywood to go underneath instead of the slats ($20).
2181807
I don't know how much weight it can hold but I used this on my king size head board and metal frame. The head board is slightly wobbly but we have oir bead against the wall. It would be better if we put the frame on blocks. That might cause the tension in the brackets to hold the head board more secure. Hope this helps.
479427
This bed requires a firm surface. It must be on a flat surface or a spring support surface. I would suggest a 1/2 inch sheet of plywood be placed on the metal bed first if there is not consistent support on the entire surface.
1215207
Nope. It does not have to lean against a wall. I've found out that if you plan on over-loading the shelf, it helps!
44306
Yes, this headboard is compatible with a standard metal bed frame. That is what I used. It is sturdy enough to lean on as I watch tv in bed and mine is not against the wall.
2176741
This should be able to lean against the wall. Be cautious. Ours just collect dust. Not of any fault of the equipment.
749422
I would imagine it could be used with a platform bed. It has two metal pieces that extend off from the legs that bolts to the bed frame. So I would say yes to answer your question but I can't say for a fact as I have a standard queen sized bed on a normal frame.
44307
It does attach to a standard metal bed frame. I have the headboard near the wall I wouldn't put all my weight on it but it is sturdy. I think it's a good headboard for the money. The hardware was included not always the case.
1566872
Annie -- it should work but wont have any thing to connect too-- just the weight of the bed will hold it in place. When it's on the metal frame in bolts on.
990556
Yes, If you have a wall to fasten it to, with the strength to hold it. The legs hold the weight when in use, so any decent wall strength would hold it.
868342
I don't think this will work for what you are looking for. It is mostly wrapped foam construction. It would probably fall over if you left it freestanding. The only way you could mount it to the wall would cut into the cover. It would be easier to retrofit bed rail brackets on your frame.
628
No metal support in the middle, but I don't think that you need to buy one. The weight of the bed should really be resting on the legs of the bed frame that the headboard is attached to....not resting on the legs of the head board.
599280
Yes. I have it flat against a wall. You'd need to secure it, though. Fully loaded, without a back support, like my wall, it might wobble if not loaded carefully.
140257
The assembly, of course, recommends screwing it to the bed. Hypothetically, you could screw it to the wall and let it be stand alone but I am not sure how stable it would be. Personally, I wouldn't do it. Good luck.
482722
It depends.There are 4 holes of about 1 inch in height and 1/3 inch in width as the bottom of the frame. If your metal frame would fit into them then yes. I just screwed the frame into the wall and put my bed in front of it. Good luck.
495596
Sorry, I don't know if it fits into a standard bed frame as our intent was to just use it on a floor. However, I don't think that I'd use it on a metal frame for fear that the mattress gets damaged and leaks from any metal snags.