platform or boxspring underneath? Has anybody out there used a standard boxspring under this mattress? That's what we have been using and my back is worse than when I got the mattress. The mattress seems like it should be great and I checked into Tempurpedic and the salesman said a platform with no give should be used - he said any platform, not just to sell me a Tempupedic brand one. So thought I'd ask this group to see what your experience has been. Thanks. platform or boxspring underneath? Has anybody out there used a standard boxspring under this mattress? That's what we have been using and my back is worse than when I got the mattress. The... » Read More platform or boxspring underneath? Has anybody out there used a standard boxspring under this mattress? That's what we have been using and my back is worse than when I got the mattress. The mattress seems like it should be great and I checked into Tempurpedic and the salesman said a platform with no give should be used - he said any platform, not just to sell me a Tempupedic brand one. So thought I'd ask this group to see what your experience has been. Thanks. « Show Less
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We live in OH and love this mattress. We have had it for 2 years now. Last year, in the spring, we noticed our platform frame was beginning to mold and the mattress was extremely damp. We thought we had fixed the issue by drilling holes into the platform to aid airflow, however, this year we are once again experiencing mold problems. We thought buying a slotted frame might help, but all the research suggests platforms. Has anyone else had issues with mold with this mattress or with platform beds?
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Hi Kartoid,A thought just occurred to me. Maybe you could contact a professional in-home cleaner such as Coit, who might have experience with how best to rid your mattress of mold. It might be less expensive then the freight costs for returning the mattress if this problem is in fact covered under warranty. Just a thought. Whatever you decide to do I wish you the best in finding a solution.
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When i got this mattress I put it on my old boxspring and found myself waking up extemely sore. After doing some research, I learned that this type of mattress needs to have a solid, flat support. Instead of spending the money on a platform frame, I just ran down to Home Depot and bought a properly sized piece of plywood and threw it on top of the boxspring. After doing this, the comfort level improved immensely.
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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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It's made for a box spring and mattress, but you could use any type of platform under your mattress. Just be aware that if your platform and mattress will be substantially lower than a regular box spring and mattress would be that you should contact us at 1-866-753-8001 so we can adjust some of the measurements to fit your needs. Since our beds are custom built, making a few adjustments is normally not a big deal.
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Not at all. I put my mattress in a bedbug cover and laid down a skirt for the frame, popped the bed right on top. I even got under the frame with my wife laying on the bed to check if a box spring could prove beneficial and it would probably make the bed sag if you were to use one. The support of the frame is phenomenal, and no box spring would be better. Not to mention you'd need to jump to get into bed with one, the platform is pretty high, and if you use a deep mattress your already pretty high off the ground.
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Elizabeth, I have a wooden bed..we took the wood slats out and replaced them with 4 sets of these metal slats. We have a lot more support and our old mattress, feels brand new again. Instead of buying another expensive mattress..we just replaced the slats and added extra. We cannot believe the comfort in our mattress..and now we are getting a better night sleep. Yes..we have a boxspring, with a piece of plywood over the boxspring..this helps to save the life of our set..and it is perfect..we won't be mattress shopping for several more years.!!
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stick with the Tempupedic frames-they are designed to be used with the adjustable mechanisms-this is a normal bed with a built in frame to support a mattress and box spring.
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K Davis is asking how to replace the Pilates toe bar with a squat PLATFORM instead. I too am looking for this answer as an option for those who want a full platform, not just a "bar"...Hope someone else knows since some of us need support for doing squats and THAT requires a solid PLATFORM, not some "TOE bar".. I am considering making a platform out of plywood with padding and simply placing it up against the useless Pilates toe bar?
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I have this mattress on a metal platform instead of boxspring and it works fine. Keep in mind this mattress is REALLY heavy :(
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I am using a platform. I had a platform bed with drawers under that I had an I am still using it. Works great and love my Brentwood 10" HD Memory foam mattress.
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On a platform bed you would be fine without a box spring, but on a regular bed you need a support system (either a box spring or a slat platform). I would suggest something thick enough that your mattress is slightly above your bed rails to avoid busted knuckles when making up the bed!
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Ive had mine for a good nine mounths now, and two people weighing about 160 sleep on it nightly and i haven't noticed any flatning. When i was doing my research for which bed to buy i. Had heard a lot of companies were doing a bait and switch, they would sell really good matress for a while, build up a good rating, and then start selling crap ones to make more of a profet. So just be careful with as to whome you buy it from, and to read ALL of their reviews to see if they played any said games with people.
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For me, i just put it on the floor and sleep from there. Box springs is up to u as a preference. Honestly, i wish i bought a firmer mattress. This is a bit soft for my taste.
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I am extremely happy with my purchase. I was worried at first but so far I am glad I took the chance. This is by far the best mattress I have owned. I have tried Ikea, Simmons, Beautyrest, etc. I did build my own box spring and put in extra support. I believe that helps also. I cant speak for the bed you are talking about but I have purchased a few Ikea beds and all have been slated bed base which didnt provide enough support for my back. All I can do is vouch for the mattress. It is excellent but I suppose that if it doesnt have a good platform to be on it will probably give.
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My husband and I have been sleeping on this mattress for a few years now and we still absolutely love it! So much, that we have recommended it to multiple friends and family memebers who have all (5 families) purchased this particular mattress and have also had great experiences with it. I don't find myself getting hot or cold during the night. It is more firm than other foam mattresses out there, but I need that for my low back pain. I can report that my back has been pain free since sleeping on this mattress because of the support and comfort it offers. I no longer toss and turn during the night and I wake up feeling well rested. Yes, you can put it in the waterbed frame if you don't want to buy another bedframe. You do not want to put it on a standard box springs due to the possibility of sagging thru the boards. My husband just went to Lowes or Home Depot and got some particle board and had it cut to size (two seperate pieces placed side by side) in the place of a standard box spring and it works out perfectly. They do sell the same thing online called a "bunky board" for $200+ but you can get away with just going to Home Depot and having them cut some heavy duty particle board to the size of you bed frame. It just needs to be an inch short on all sides of the mattress to offer support without sticking out beyond the mattress. I highly resommend this bed. It has been a life changer for both me and my husband! I hope this helps answer your questions. Do NOT pay more than this for your mattress, if you do than you're just paying for the name and to help pad the pockets of the mattress salesman.
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Most of the time the box spring is an extra cost. We bought ours from Mattress Firm, however, and they included it for free with our purchase of the mattress. You can finagle with mattress salesmen; they want to make a sale so don't be scared to try to get it cheaper than the asking price.
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I had trouble with the horizonal bar area. We only had one mattress on our platform bed.It didn't require a box spring. Look at the picture closely and that mattress comes up to the horizontal bar _ we had about a 3 inch gap, my pillow would slide right out the back.I really do like the frame. I taped some heavy foam board to the back and we're OK now.I don't think the up right bars will be a problem.
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I put a boxspring and mattress on this platform and so far, so good. Just didn't feel right without it, I did put a small piece of rubber between the boxspring and platform just to be I didn't slide. Like the rubber you put under a floor mat.