Does this box spring help to make the bed firmer?
261143
Yes, somewhat. My foam mattress wasn't quite firm enough for us, and this fixed it.
261144
I could be way off here, but all I can go on is my own experience. The firmness seems to be a function much more of the mattress than of the box spring. My own experience was that the only difference I noticed was a decided change in stability that no doubt came from the fact that the old box spring was pretty run down. But I did not change the mattress and thus did not notice any great difference in the feel of the bed while I slept. I'd strongly suggest waiting for more responses, though, to see whether mine was representative.
275816
It's not necessary, but you could ... just make sure the box spring has a structure of supports that are pretty close together so you don't end up with sagging sections. Remember, the foam mattress doesn't have as strong a "frame" to keep it from drooping in between slats. It works best on a platform frame -- try searching Amazon.com for "platform bed frame" to see a good idea of the support it should have. I have a queen-size Sleep Master metal bed frame foundation that works great (I just bought 12 risers to raise it up another few inches). Hope that helps!
90825
The foam part of the bottom of the matress is pretty supportive. If you have a platform style bed with "slats" you don't need a box spring. If your bed does not have something like that you would need a box spring
1680601
Absolutely, although it may be a little on the firm side that way. It's not much thinner than a typical mattress without the box spring foundation.
1153238
Not that I have experienced. However, with that being said, sometimes it feels as if it too firm and then the next night, just right. Honestly, I think it the way I am sleeping or if I am overly tired. I do have to take it from the top of the bed and use it between the boxspring and mattress. Hope that helps.
214734
My frame did not come with a box spring. It doesn't have much support, just enough to hold the mattress. In short yes.
753985
The need for a box spring depends on the type of bed frame you have. My bed frame has the bars across from top to bottom to support the mattress so I don't use a box spring, however I do use a Mattress Support folding bed board to give my mattress extra support. With the mattress support boards it is a very comfortable mattress!!!
1667936
Yes, its the frame as well as bars that support the mattress. You would not use a box spring with this bed frame, just a mattress.
132974
Not at all. I put my mattress in a bedbug cover and laid down a skirt for the frame, popped the bed right on top. I even got under the frame with my wife laying on the bed to check if a box spring could prove beneficial and it would probably make the bed sag if you were to use one. The support of the frame is phenomenal, and no box spring would be better. Not to mention you'd need to jump to get into bed with one, the platform is pretty high, and if you use a deep mattress your already pretty high off the ground.
1588046
No, not unless you put a piece of plywood on it first. Also, without a box spring your mattress would be really close to the floor.
1888897
I add it to our trailers bunk beds to make it more comfy for the kids but I would say that it probably won't add any firmness to an every day bed.
709011
This functions like a bedframe and box spring in one. I put my memory foam mattress directly on it, (with only a bedskirt between for aesthetic purposes). It really does add the same support you would get from a box spring; I must admit I have been impressed with it.
304401
It is quite stiff. I put it under one of my beds. I suppose you could try it.
1957743
Yes. I do. However doing so does make the bed a little less unstable and harder to move on the floor without upsetting the alignment of the caster on the riser. This in no way stops me from using this arrangement. Good luck and do try it!
1502541
I have metal frame bed and I did not get box spring. This mattress is quite thick and firm enough!
277600
Not if you get a good thick mattress. The bed has an adjustment so you can lower the frame to allow a box spring, but it will be money wasted. We got a good thick queen Beauty Rest Mattress and it is great without the box spring.
938029
No, I don't think so. In my opinion this topper is better suited for making a firm bed softer. The topper has no support of its own.