I have a memory foam mattress. If I put down play wood over the slats, I assume a box spring is not necessary. Do you think this would work?
856617
The slats are not sturdy. Replace them with 2x6s on edge and then use plywood. Not box sprint will be required. Worked for me
834432
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.
1829608
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.
2057805
There are flexible wooden slats that go across the frame and support the mattress. Before, I had a spring mattress directly on the frame and a few of the slats would slip off repeatedly. Once I bought a new mattress w/ a box spring, I had no problems. I don't think it's required, but I personally had less issues after I used one.
59797
No the wooden slats that come from the bed are sufficient enough. In fact if u use a box spring then the mattress will be too high.
1419105
You do not need a box spring. The wood slats are fine. I have a memory foam mattress on the slats.
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.
1893267
I highly recommend using a box spring. If you don't you will probably ruin your mattress.
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Rachel we still used the bed slats just as an extra form of protection/ to reinforce the box spring. I would GUESS you don't need the slats... I'm guessing you're saying the box spring fits perfectly in the rails, in which ours does, but i'm old school" we used the slats as well. IF someone heavy sits on the bed the slats take on the pressure of the extra weight. Hope this helps
219938
Yes you will need a box spring it only comes with the slats to place the box spring and mattress on.
113933
The best choice would be a bunk board. That's what mines on. Even if the wood slats are very close together, there still is space and that's not too good for a memory foam mattress (especially one that's 10 inches thick).
1286538
You wouldn't want to place a box spring on top of the frame. The frame has slats that connect from the middle board to the frame which strengthens the frame all over. Also, the slats are purposely bowed upward just a little to allow for flex. My mattress comes up out of the frame and it's 8". With a box spring it would be super high. I got the queen and got a memory foam mattress. A regular mattress would suffice as well. Hope this helps!
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No....you have to attach theses to the wood slats than run across the center (underneath) the box spring. These cannot support the center of the mattress if you merely put them around the perimeter frame of the box spring.
367696
Our bed does not require a box spring. Our mattress fits directly on the slats of the bed. It works great!
676749
Yes. I had slats that made my mattress sag and left marks. This is like a thin box spring and it has worked for me. Note that the dimensions were tight with my platform bed, but I love it.
880965
Yes--we do not use a box spring--the wooden slats are intentionally bowed, to give flexibility, but slightly flimsy (we needed to use small pieces of cardboard to keep them in place--was not hard to do) but we are happy with the looks and durability of the bed.
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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.