Can I use slats with this bed?
836249
Sure I suppose if they fit, but the bed does not come with them. Well it comes with 3. Which are not enough to support a mattress without a box spring
177008
Are you talking about using placing a single mattress on the bed then either a board or bookcase across the remaining space? You should be able to do that. The frame is sturdy enough. Slats aren't that wide to use without something across them. Also, remember the bed isn't that high off the floor. You could put a full-size mattress on the bed and use a bookcase as a headboard either at the top or side. Look-up "book-case daybed" for a better idea of what I'm talking about. For what it's worth, I've bought two of these and both of my kids have enjoyed this piece of furniture.
1832188
I would say use a box spring. However on my 6" memory I put wood slats(1x4) on my wood bed frame with a 3" space in between each slat. And I did not use a box spring... It depends on how high you want your bed to be. So... You either have to use the box spring or additional slats.
516
If the slats are closely placed it shouldn't be a problem-if they're more than a few inches apart I'd get a piece of plywood or other foundation to lay over them.
713187
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.
1186026
You will need to be able to screw (self drilling and threading metal screws) or drill holes and bolt the metal slats to the frame, but other than that, it should work fine.
996682
There are no slats to hold a mattress. We bought a mattress foam board platform rather than a box spring in order to maintain a low level mattress for our daughter. That was perfect. This bed is full size bed not a twin, so order the right one.
306344
It can be used either way. I use both, and definitely prefer it that way. It looks to me like the picture has just a mattress. I also have the slats. I see a previous responder says the construction of the bed is very cheap. I don't find it so at all.
1709618
The slats aren't too sturdy I would Prob put a box spring..it will also look better because without one, the mattress will only be like six inches off the floor
487425
Slats are slightly curved so don't think plywood would work. I have slept on this bed, I weight 265 LBS and didn't need extra support.
2118510
you don't need any slats. It is designed for a memory foam mattress to lay right over the top. It eliminates the box spring, I should have put this thing in years ago!
1151731
The bed comes with slats but in my opinion, they can put in a few more. Having box springs is safer. I have a 9" box, 12" mattress and it levels with the end height of the bed.
703509
The slats are screwed in and 12 inches from the floor. I would advise you to use a bunkie board under your mattress. The bed looks great!
379612
Yes. The slats are supported by the outside rails and feet in the center of the bed. Seems to be a very sturdy design.
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.
1565373
No, there are solid pieces of flat wood instead of slats so you can use any mattress
1735002
We used a bed with a slat base and no box spring. It works well. We did not want to buy a box spring for this guest room.