What size plywood should I get to put on top of the slats for the single bed frames? Will that make the mattress without a box spring more comfortable
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i have the queen size nomad and i took some other people's recommendations and got pegboard - it's much lighter than plywood but still serves the purpose. I went to my local home depot and they cut the plywood to fit. so easy! i've had the bed for years now and the pegboard works great.
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The inside width on mine is 37 inches. The inside length on mine is 74 1/2 inches. I have a thick mattress (springs inside) about 9" thick. I do not have plywood over the slats and find the mattress works fine. Nice thing is you can try it without the plywood and see what you think...If it doesn't seem right, you can then add the plywood. I think it will all depend on the mattress you use. My assumption is 4 inch or 6 inch foam will not feel right on the slats alone. On bunk beds for the grand kids using 4 inch foam, I definitely had to use plywood over the slats on that kind of bed.... Hope this helps. Frank The inside width on mine is 37 inches. The inside length on mine is 74 1/2 inches. I have a thick mattress (springs inside) about 9" thick. I do not have plywood over the slats and find the mattress works fine. Nice thing is you can try it without the plywood and see what you think...If it doesn't seem right, you can then add the plywood. I think it will all depend on the mattress you use. My assumption is 4 inch or 6 inch foam will not feel right on the slats alone. On bunk beds for the grand kids using 4 inch foam, I definitely had to use plywood over the slats on that kind of... » Read More The inside width on mine is 37 inches. The inside length on mine is 74 1/2 inches. I have a thick mattress (springs inside) about 9" thick. I do not have plywood over the slats and find the mattress works fine. Nice thing is you can try it without the plywood and see what you think...If it doesn't seem right, you can then add the plywood. I think it will all depend on the mattress you use. My assumption is 4 inch or 6 inch foam will not feel right on the slats alone. On bunk beds for the grand kids using 4 inch foam, I definitely had to use plywood over the slats on that kind of bed.... Hope this helps. Frank « Show Less
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I did not put plywood on top of the slats. I got a good mattress and the bed is really comfortable. Since the closely spaced wooden slats are essentially the same as having plywood, I don't think another 1/2 inch of wood would do anything. This bed frame is not meant to have box springs. I've been very happy with the bed frame.
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A box spring isn't necessary. The bed is designed to place the mattress directly on top of the frame.
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I put my futon mattress directly on the slats, without adding any plywood or anything else. I find that the bed frame is able to support the futon mattress very well and is very comfortable. I was very pleased with this frame which I have been using for about 2 years.
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I already had a box springs and mattress, so used that. There are four 2x6 slates that run the width of the bed, but they are VERY rough wood. I think plywood and a mattress would work fine. I really like the looks of the bed, but wish I had the extra side rail for added stability (didn't know it was an option until I got the bed and instructions).
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You may use a box spring, a wooden frame with slats no more than 4" apart, or a metal bed base.
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Nope! Mine is on 1x4 wooden slats. It's quite a bit cheaper than a box spring. Also stronger. Hope that helps.
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I have slats and have had no problems with my queen sized mattress. I, personally, would not recommend solid plywood as the lack of breathability could encourage bacterial/mold growth in the mattress.
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Your are going to need a box spring or at the very least a piece of plywood cut to size . If you have or get a box spring you will need at least 5 slats ,if you go with plywood you may need less.
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These foam beds should have a solid, hard surface to rest on; box springs are not solid. Plywood will do just fine, so you can build a bed to any height that you wish, with very little effort.
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You need something because the mattress will sink between the slats. A box spring will set the mattress way to high for the bed design though. I just flattened the box after I unpacked the bed pieces, and laid it over the slats. Worked perfect!
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I have just a mattress on the frame, with no box spring. The bed doesn't really need a box spring, but I was still fearful of sagging. So, I ordered two bed boards the place in between the mattress and frame and have had no problems.
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It is designed with slats so no boxspring is required, but putting the boxspring on top of the slats should work and will give more height
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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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No box spring is necessary if you have enough bed slates. My bed frame has about 20 wooden curved slats so I do not use a box spring. On a typical bed frame that only has 3 or 4 supports, you most definitely would need something. There is also the option of using a platform bed frame which is a solid board.
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It comes with slats that replace a box spring. They are easy to install and on the king size mattress seem to give a lot of support to the bed. You could probably put plywood across on the lip of the frame but it really is not necessary.
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I don't have a box spring under mine, or one of those fancy metal frames. Mine sits on five wooden slats about five inches wide. Its been like that about a year and is just fine.
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If you have a platform bed with adequate slats, you do not need anything else. If you have a normal bed frame, you definitely need a box spring.
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we have a twin and it is just fine without a box spring. Our slats are only about 5 inches apart. Are you sure you have all the slats?
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You should be okay but call the vendor to be sure. I also have mine on 1x4 pine slats with 2" or so spaces in between the boards. I am sure you don't need a box spring though. The bed is absolutely fantastic!