I currently have a foam mattress that sits on a platform. What do I need to buy to accommodate my mattress and this frame?
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Hi, you will need to purchase a frame for the bed. It does not come with the unit. They are usually between $45 to $75 at your local furniture store.
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We had a memory foam mattress that we put on the frame and it works great. Still very happy with the frame!
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thanks a bunch for your reply. I think i'm going to get the bed frame along with a thicker memory foam mattress.
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The mattress itself is very flexible, but I would recommend a platform frame instead of a box spring.
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Optional. You can put it on a platform bed frame or buy one of the bed frame just for these mattresses. I have done both and the beds are equally comfortable.
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I suppose you could though the platform bed is designed to support just the mattress. I put a memory foam mattress on mine but it set too low. I put a base under it and it fit perfect. I'm certain a box spring would as well.
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This need has a frame that also acts like a box spring, so if your frame has only the edges and no support throughout the surface, it will not work.
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You can lay a mattress across the framework. There is a wood piece or 2 across the middle for support along with support bands for a little more. There is a weight limit so adding a board would add extra weight and is not necessary.
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With foam beds you want to make sure you put it on a foundation. A foundation will look exactly like a box spring, but it will have no springs in it. A foundation will sit on your frame just like your current box spring does.
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I added my box spring for height, however the slats are close together I imagine that if the foam mattress is thick enough it would be fine.
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You can use a platform (plywood sheets with 12" foam mattress) or a box spring with a spring mattress. I used a plywood platform and a 12" foam mattress. Excellent quality bed BTW.
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I have installed my mattress onto an existing steel frame.To insure adequate support I installed 2 pieces of 3/4 inch plywood cut to size( sanded one side or padded with an old blanket).Be sure to check for sharp edges on the steel frame and tape or pad to prevent cutting. The idea here is to provide support for the mattress along its whole bottom surface; I would assume wood slats, with proper padding, would work also but you would have to install a lot of them.
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You do require a foundation of some type. I built a frame with 2 by 4's and put 2 by 4 legs under it and plywood on top to support the mattress. We store stuff under the bed in Rubbermaid containers. A frame and two twin sized foundations would work, but I prefer the platform because of the storage space.
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You will have to purchase a specific King Size frame in order for it to accomodate your King Size mattress. I ordered a Full size bed and then ordered a Full size mattress.
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You should measure the space inside your frame & compare it to the one you want to buy. It is a very sturdy frame and a good buy.
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It goes directly on the platform - I opted for a 12" memory foam mattress. I'm VERY pleased with this purchase. It was very easy to put together, is very sturdy and was an excellent deal which I'm sure I'll enjoy for many years to come.
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From everything I've read, I think a platform bed will be fine. As long as you have good stability underneath. I have just a regular box spring, and it works just fine.