Can I place it on my old Boxspring, or do I need a more even/solid surface? I just know that the Boxspring isn't completely even throughout, and I don't want the memory foam to sag underneath. Mine will be here in two days, just trying to prepare!
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You should be fine. We actually placed ours on a standard box spring as well. Simply the best money ever spent on a mattress! Enjoy
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I did so, and yes it's lower, but what bugs me is the creaking noises. I never heard anything when I had a regular mattress on the box spring, but with the memory foam mattress on top, it makes loud creaking noises when I shift positions. Not always, but often. I'm thinking about putting a plywood board between the mattress and box springs.
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The information that came with the mattress indicated a box spring, or a serta foam mattress base should be used, it shouldn't be on a solid surface. We used our old box spring.
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I can't make any promises, Patricia. In the case of my own mattress it didn't appear to be sagging, but I could feel it when I would lay down on it. If your side is sunk in as you say, this memory foam topper may not give you all the support that you need. It might make it somewhat better, but then again it might not provide all the improvement that you need. You might be better off applying the cost of the topper towards a new mattress.
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Love this bed! We used a boxspring with our memory foam mattress and the support was very good, the slats are too far apart for just the memory foam mattress, you could use plywood as a base.
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I would yes you could just place on your old box springs. I really will say I am throughly impressed with this mattress. For being, in my mind, cheap... Worth every penny!
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I have a cheap sofa and even before I added the padding a board fell off. I take the memory foam off and roll it up and keep it in the spare bedroom. It rolls up pretty good.
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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!
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I have it on top of what is called plush on my new mattress. I can't say I notice anything that effects the plush part of the mattress. I sleep on a memory foam when I visit my daughter and I think it would help to have this on top. But I don't know for sure.
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Elizabeth, I have a wooden bed..we took the wood slats out and replaced them with 4 sets of these metal slats. We have a lot more support and our old mattress, feels brand new again. Instead of buying another expensive mattress..we just replaced the slats and added extra. We cannot believe the comfort in our mattress..and now we are getting a better night sleep. Yes..we have a boxspring, with a piece of plywood over the boxspring..this helps to save the life of our set..and it is perfect..we won't be mattress shopping for several more years.!!
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I love this headboard, but I use it with a boxspring and mattress, and no frame. My boxspring is directly on the floor. It works perfect for my use. If you have a frame, boxspring and mattress, there is a chance that this would be too high.
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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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We bought a mattress similar to what you describe and it had several layers of memory foam on the top. It was not firm enough for us, We turned it over and it is much better. We also bought the foam you mention. I already answered that it wasn't as firm as we were led to believe. Our piece had no cover,cracked easily when rolled up. Both our purchases were from Amazon but to send these products back just is not worth the effort. They are not typical of the many things we have bought from Amazon. My conclusion to answer your question is " it wouldn't be firm enough for us".
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Yes, you can let it "rest" on the bottom of the "lip" of the bed frame side rail because the weight of the box springs and mattress will keep it in place. Just make sure the legs on the bottom are adjusted so they will not push up to much on the support rail(slat). The support rail has about 1 1/2" of surface where it will rest on the bed side board. The wood screws help to keep it from falling down especially if you "jump" into bed or if you are moving the bed without taking it apart and have wood floors. Please feel free to call me if you need any more help. My cell # is 404-867-9616. Thank you! Terry Yes, you can let it "rest" on the bottom of the "lip" of the bed frame side rail because the weight of the box springs and mattress will keep it in place. Just make sure the legs on the bottom are adjusted so they will not push up to much on the support rail(slat). The support rail has about 1 1/2" of surface where it will rest on the bed side board. The wood screws help to keep it from falling down especially if you "jump" into bed or if you are moving the bed without taking it apart and have wood floors. Please feel free to call me if you need any more... » Read More Yes, you can let it "rest" on the bottom of the "lip" of the bed frame side rail because the weight of the box springs and mattress will keep it in place. Just make sure the legs on the bottom are adjusted so they will not push up to much on the support rail(slat). The support rail has about 1 1/2" of surface where it will rest on the bed side board. The wood screws help to keep it from falling down especially if you "jump" into bed or if you are moving the bed without taking it apart and have wood floors. Please feel free to call me if you need any more help. My cell # is 404-867-9616. Thank you! Terry « Show Less
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We actually have a memory foam mattress. I actually didn't like the mattress at all until we got this frame. It is such a sturdy frame, I actually wonder if it might make a world of difference for our other "regular" mattress. The quality of support makes me think that it could possibly help just about any mattress to feel better.Also, we do have a box spring and memory foam mattress. I must agree with the other person who said it might be too tall for most people. We are both 6-feet tall and even I have to climb into bed!
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I personally spoke with the manufacturer in Arizona about what is needed for support for their memory foam mattress. Nothing special is needed ! He suggested to me that I purchase any box spring that is well made, in other words won't squeak, and that would be adequate. In fact, if one wanted to, the mattress could be placed on a well constructed wood platform, or even on the floor itself. Of course, the floor would make it difficult to get on and off the mattress but the support would be just fine. I purchased an inexpensive, Queen size, Arkansas mfg. box spring. It cost about $100.00. It is giving all the support the mattress needs. If the box spring lasts only five years, won't bother me. . . .I'll just purchase another for $100 or so. Larry
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Have a spring mattress with a foam layer on top --- no problem -- but don't know about memory foam