Hello, My bed "box" that supports the outside of the mattress only is 5 inches tall. Will the bamboo cover give enough support for the mattress?
2085616
Same here. I have a platform bed frame with no side support at all and I have no problem at all. I hope this helps.
2085617
The mattress does not need side support. We have two of these mattresses set on platform beds and have had no problem. Hope that helps.
102085
You can try...I had to re-enforce the middle support. it was cheap and flimsy and honestly broke within days. I think it would look a little funky to have the box spring under the mattress on this bed. it's made to be used without a box spring.
1988325
The bottom 6" of the mattress is very firm and should support any box spring you have
1698345
I would think it would be fine. The bottom long rail goes under the mattress above the box spring. It works wonders for me as I have a high plantation bstyle bed I need a stepstool to get in it . The bed rail is such a help.
744675
Also let me add that I have a low profile box spring (4 inches) which makes the height of the bed just right. It's too low (in my opinion) without the box spring and too high with traditional box spring.
200954
I have an 8 inch full size futon mattress on the frame. It fits well. Concerning the weight, I would defer to the manufacturer. The mattress is supported with wood slats.
1924908
It's actually a bit on the low side, I'm 5'6" and with a 10" mattress it comes to just above my knees. A box spring is not necessary but if you use one it will not bring the mattress up to abnormal heights.
2254266
Patricia, I concur with the others who have replied, this type of bed frame is designed for a box spring and mattress. What you may want to consider is a platform bed which is designed to support a mattress alone. Hope this helps.
342655
There is about a 2 inch gap between the boards and I think a foam mattress would not add the support you need. It should be noted that the wood used for this bed is not at all high quality and if this is something you plan to have a child sleep on don't expect long term use we bought 2 for our boys and they lasted for only just over a year. One of the 2 the wood split while we were putting together and had to use wood glue to fix. If it is something that will not be for daily use it could be ok. Maybe...
96323
There are many wood slats that go across the bottom, and I would imagine they could hold the mattress. You would likely want to put a large board underneath, though. As the other commenter said, it would be pretty low if you didn't have a box spring. My box spring comes up to the top of the footboard.
771511
It should. There is elastic around the bottom of the sides, hope that makes sense, so just tuck it under the mattress.
572459
Yes. I would suggest you put a protective layer (sheet or blanket) between the mattress and the bed frame, because the actual support boards are not coated with anything and will stick to mattress.
1368865
I tried it with my queen regular height split box spring, i found it was to tall off the ground and it covers to much of the headboard. A low profile headboard would be better or a mattress atleast 10 inches high/pillow type works the best:-) just bought a new 14 pillowtop today. Looks great
494985
Our mattress is about 18 inches thick... 6 inches would be too thin and would not provide enough support, I don't think.
2242420
I purchased the following support fairly inexpensively (wood frame, not box spring.): DynastyMattress 8-INCH Thick Wood Box. It works very well. You could cut yourself a sheet of plywood to fit, instead. You need something flat and supportive for the mattress. This is a VERY well made bed, especially for the price. I bought two. Had to go to the hardware store to replace one screw that had a thread problem. Easy.
696930
It would probably depend on the futon frame. Is it the same size so that the mattress has support on all sides? You don't want it hanging over the edge. Does your futon have wood slats or metal? Mine is on a platform metal frame with wood slats. I read somewhere that the wood slats should be a certain distance apart. If the futon fits the bill then go for it. You can't go wrong with the mattress, it is great!!
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It hangs over about two inches on the side, I guess it depends on mattress thickness. Overall, I would not count on it to protect other than top.