Can you use slats instead of a box spring with this kit? I'd like to keep the bed lower to the ground.
1965080
I'm not sure. You'd have to build/buy them yourself and possibly nail them on to the frame. No predetermined spot for them. We bought a low rise box spring which I believe is 7 in as opposed to 10.
1965081
The kit comes with three metal slats (horizantal bars) and it makes it sturdy. It will be possible to put more wooden slats if required. There is no beam in the center that would come in your way. The two "X" bars in the center connects to the horizontal bars at the bottom of the horizontal bars and so they also wont cause issues.
127117
Yes, that's what we did. I do recommend that you get additional slats for better support. The few that it comes with really are not sufficient.
2096250
You can do that. But the box spring will make the bed higher. So if you didn't mind that then I say go for it.
607104
no, i have a futon mattress on top of the slats. you cant use a box spring ,it would be taller than the headboard. plus with all that weight the slats will break
1606150
I did not simply because with the box spring on top of the platform frame slats the bed was about 4 1/2 feet off the ground. so we just put it directly onto the slats... if you purchase just be careful during construction as some of the wood is kind of thin and soft so screws can shred or tear if you have to screw in/unscrew and screw again
800579
It works with both. If you use a box spring it makes the bed really high though. I haven't tried it without but it does have slats for the mattress.
2163527
it does not come with slats. You need a box spring with this particular bed frame. Hope this helps
1038253
If you are putting it on a frame, then yes. Get a low profile box spring. If you are putting it on a bed with a flat base, then no.
306341
If you slats you can use just a mattress. It can be used with a box spring. That's how I use it
1151730
It has slats and they are not strong enough to support a mattress. Mattress only will sit too low. You will want the box spring for support and to raise the mattress up.
797123
You might be able to....I bought a box spring for my bed with a pillow top mattress and I didnt need the boxspring because it sat to high so I use the platform as the base...
537585
Well, I don't have any slats, just the box spring and mattress sitting on this support so I wouldn't think it would be a problem.
1976008
Wood slats could certainly be used....we did, however use two twin box springs and it works great! Because the feet on the 9 legs are quite small, we bought square rubber pads to protect the carpet.
1214468
Yes it can be used on a platform with slats. It's thick and doesn't sink nor sag. I have my Brentwood on a metal platform with no box spring
668915
I don't see why you wouldn't be able to use the box spring. I'm using two painted pallets for my xl twin bed. Enjoy your bed.
2098001
Nope. The wooden slats are only a few inches apart so a box spring isn't necessary
296382
Don't use a box spring. You'd need a ladder to climb up onto this bed if you did ;)