What is the recommended (ie. BEST) foundation for this mattress? How does it behave on a traditional box spring, wood platform frame, waterbed frame?
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We have this mattress on a wood platform frame not on a box spring. It is a really comfortable mattress.
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I have this mattress on a metal platform instead of boxspring and it works fine. Keep in mind this mattress is REALLY heavy :(
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This mattress only require a flat and secure foundation. This includes a traditional box spring, a slatted bed frame, or even the floor-just as long as it is resting on a flat and secure area.
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I put my mattress on the frame and had no board and no trouble. Are you sure you put it together properly? Is there a box spring? I don't think it will stay on the frame without a box spring.
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I purchased both a mattress and box spring. I would recommend both..as the frame is metal and a box spring would help reduce mattress sag over time.
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You can use your foundation, if it is good and solid. If it is really like the old box with springs in it, you may want to get a sheet of plywood to put on top of it and then put the mattress on it. If it is the box foundation that does not have springs you probably would not need the plywood. As long as your foundation is solid you do not need to get a separate foundation.
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You'll definitely need to purchase some sort of foundation. We got a box spring but I think one of the more solid foundations that are made for a memory foam mattress would have been a better choice.
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I did so with the memory foam mattress I purchased for my daughter's bed without problem. Mine is on a platform foundation. Realize that the box spring configuration is less firm. I have no idea about the long term effects of putting one on a box spring. My daughter loves hers.
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I disagree with the previous comment. I've been using this mattress on a wood floor, and it must be aired and dried out constantly or else water will condense on the entire underside of the foam and cause mold. I've been looking for a good slatted base to put it on so that it will breathe.
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I had 2 twin XL box springs and King mattress on the frame. The wood in the box spring foundations just squeaked horribly. Removed them and having just the mattress works out just great.
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I don't use any kind of foundation or box spring with my mattress. My bed frame has a set of wooden slats spaced about one inch apart and it has worked perfectly. Foam mattresses generally are much lighter in weight and considerably denser than standard mattresses. The density means that they are less likely to sag or bend out of shape than an innerspring mattress.
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I just use it for the foam bed. No foundation because it will not raise or lower since most foundations are made of wood framing.
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I would say any platform is suitable really... We used this mattress for our camper. The mattress is laying over wood and is still comfortable. The box spring will be just fine!
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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.
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I have this mattress on a houseboat and it sits on a wood frame. No box spring at all. Also, its still really comfortable to sleep on.
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I highly recommend using a box spring. If you don't you will probably ruin your mattress.
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This is a great mattress. I've had several over the years. No I would not recommend using this mattress or any other water bed mattress without a frame.
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I bought this foundation and am so happy with it. So easy. I also have a foam mattress that is 8 inches and have had no issues with it being supported.