How is the bottom support for the bed platform? Is it one complete board or many parallel wood planks or something else?
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There are 14 parallel wood planks. Each plank is 2"9/16 width by 13/16" hight and span the length of the width of the bed. There is a 2"11/16 gap between each plank. There are 2 1" fabric bands that are stapled twice into each board that runs the length of the entire bed, to keep the planks gap consistent. The first and the last plank each lock into a notch out in the frame so that it stays in place. The planks rest on a frame runner board on either side that is 1"1/2 square. The planks come in 1 of the 3 boxes when shipped all rolled up together. There is no need to staple, just roll out and pull/stretch to lock into place. Then 4 screws (1 in each end board either side) to secure. There are 14 parallel wood planks. Each plank is 2"9/16 width by 13/16" hight and span the length of the width of the bed. There is a 2"11/16 gap between each plank. There are 2 1" fabric bands that are stapled twice into each board that runs the length of the entire bed, to keep the planks gap consistent. The first and the last plank each lock into a notch out in the frame so that it stays in place. The planks rest on a frame runner board on either side that is 1"1/2 square. The planks come in 1 of the 3 boxes when shipped all rolled up together. There is no need... » Read More There are 14 parallel wood planks. Each plank is 2"9/16 width by 13/16" hight and span the length of the width of the bed. There is a 2"11/16 gap between each plank. There are 2 1" fabric bands that are stapled twice into each board that runs the length of the entire bed, to keep the planks gap consistent. The first and the last plank each lock into a notch out in the frame so that it stays in place. The planks rest on a frame runner board on either side that is 1"1/2 square. The planks come in 1 of the 3 boxes when shipped all rolled up together. There is no need to staple, just roll out and pull/stretch to lock into place. Then 4 screws (1 in each end board either side) to secure. « Show Less
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Agree with other answers. We have a simple foam mattress and it is supported perfectly. Can take grown up weight.
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The bed is supported by planks. They are about 3 inches wide and are separated by about 3 inches.
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The support for the mattress is a series of wood slats, each 2.5 x .5 inches. They're stapled onto a fabric strip to keep them spaced evenly. It's the same method I'm familiar with for other bunk beds, but these are both wide and thick enough to support adult weight.
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No, it is not a platform bed. There are three cross rails to support the mattress.
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You certainly need some type of support structure. If you have a platform bed, then you do not need a box spring. If you only have a frame, you need a support structure, the most common being a box spring. I mean you could use a piece of plywood provided there was enough support. Personally, I bought a box spring and a frame.
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It is a solid piece of particle board. It is very sturdy. No slats. It all lifts up at once so the bed can fold sideways. I have bought two-- I am a grandmother :)
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It's two "plates" of particle board. I have three of these beds and so far they are ok I've had them since August. South Shore customer service is excellent. One of the boards arrived cracked down the middle and they sent another right away.
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There are wood slats. It does not have a solid wood platform. But overall it feels more solid than the metal frame
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The one I got is not solid wood. A lot of particle board and MDF. If you decide to order, check that they sent the slats. Mine never came and I had to make my own.
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The bottom of the horizontal support. Actually, you can see that if you will look closely at the picture. This is a quality product. I have two - a four by eight and a four by four. Go for it. You will not regret it. Not a single piece of needed hardware was missing, by the way.
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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.
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It comes in one big board and it fits a queen bed...we bought it for my son who was being given our old platform bed...some of the boards on the bed were broken and we thought the bunky board would distribute the weight and fix the problem. It worked perfectly and fits perfectly on the platform bed.
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The platform is the box spring. Included with platform are brackets allowing you to attach a headboard and footboard.
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From everything I've read, I think a platform bed will be fine. As long as you have good stability underneath. I have just a regular box spring, and it works just fine.
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Not at all. The bottom is made of thick strips of wood that run from the left to the right side of the bed (as opposed front to back); it is this system that supports your mattress. I love this frame and I am glad I got it.
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It's all one piece with all the bars vertical and not horizontal as the picture indicates. There is a large knob near the bottom that easily screws into the bed frame and is very sturdy. There are also wire handles that makes it easy to raise or lower the bars. You get two bars. A great buy.
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Four legs and yes on center support and rails. Very solid bed. A good buy. Enjoying it.
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Yes, although to be technically accurate, 98% is more like it. The bottom shelf is plywood, but as a wood worker I can tell you that is exactly what you want or the expansion/contraction cycle can make it fit poorly. The sides are likely that as well, but everything else on the piece is solid. If your question is about particle, MDF or compressed board instead, then no this piece doesn't have any of it. It is a great little piece of furniture, well worth the price and fairly good build quality.
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You will definitely want slats and a middle support beam, unless the frame has a good couple of inches on all edges to secure the board. I'd still think some sort of middle support would be needed though, especially if you have more than one person sleeping in the bed at a time.