Do I need to also purchase a base mattress (box spring) for this bed?
1543823
No you dont you need a platform bed frame. We bought one from amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001GQ87NY/ref=ya_aw_oh_pit
1543824
No, you will need a frame though...I purchased a Pragma Bed Frame off Amazon as well....Pragma Bed® Mattress Platform - Queen. No Box Spring needed. Ideal for memory foam, latex, and air mattresses.
1543825
Yes, I did particleboard but it smells awful. you need a support for this mattress
1543826
If sleeping 14" from the floor is OK with you, then no. However, it was not for us , so we opted for a box spring base. I believe, as far as comfort is concerned, it would not make any difference.
1543827
I use a 5" base to raise the bed but don't need it as I have a platform type bed. If you have slats or side rails you'll need a box spring or some other kind of base. I purchased mine from a mattress store for less than $100.
1543828
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.
1543829
No. I bought a frame platform without a box frame. It's nice because it sits 14" up from the floor so there's room for storage underneath.
1709620
Yes, you need a foundation or box spring. It's not a real platform bed, though it looks like one. I had to return it. They have a similar looking one at Walmart.com that is an actual platform with slats.
1677515
no, i really think you need the box springs for support. a great mattress, but it needs a foundation.
1763340
No, you do not need a box spring. I have my mattress on a plain plywood board and it works fine.
509524
The bed comes with the frame as shown in the picture. I have box springs and a mattress on mine. If you have a very thick mattress, you may not need the box spring. I love this bed and use it in my guest house. It is sturdy and my guest say they love it.
1675037
No, it doesn't need a box spring. It comes with its own support system for the mattress.
1434977
I'm not sure what you mean by base. If you mean the ultra-dense portion of the mattress, yes you do, its part of the mattress. If mean the stand that is meant to replace the box spring, then no you do not - you will need to purchase separately. You do not sleep on both sides of the mattress it has 1 orientation.
471701
I did get a box spring only because I wanted the bed alittle higher and when I bought the mattress it came with a box spring mattress but you do not need one
1121423
No box spring needed. I bought one and the bed fit perfectly. the box spring might make the mattress to high
815631
There is a slatted base. The only reason you would need a box spring is if your mattress is really thin, just to keep it from being so low to the ground aesthetically, but not for functionality.
427512
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.
2016383
I do use a box spring but one is probably not required as long as you have something flat to sit the mattress on.
1882317
This bed is really made as a platform. So technically you don't need the box spring. We just have the mattress. You "technically" could put the box spring but I think the bed will be way too high. You may need a step to get into the bed with both. Hope this helps.
805882
No you do not need a box spring. It came with slats underneath. We added a few wooden blocks just to make it extra secure and a pretty thick mattress on the full bed.
1473789
You don't need a box spring. The foam mattress is awesome & the frame has the wooden slats! Great bed!
553839
No! I have a really thick memory foam mattress on mine and it fits perfectly. No box spring needed!
1677513
You don't need a box spring if you have a platform bed. If it's for a regular frame bed you need box spring.