I want to place this between the gap of two boxsprings.I'm able to feel that most uncomfortable gap, even from the top of my king matress. Is this a viable solution, &amp; would I need a strap, considering the weight of the mattress will be on it? Thanks.
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You DEFINITELY need the strap to go along with this, but it works like a charm! I put two twin beds together, laid down this bed bridge, put the strap on then covered with a king mattress cover before putting in my bedding and I have no complaints! Highly recommend!
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I am using a boxspring under the mattress. You do need something to support the mattress or it will sink right through. I have another bed (full size) where I have wooden boards between the rails to support the mattress and that works as well.
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I think you would need a king boxspring. Otherwise there would be not support in the middle to hold up the twin boxspring.Sincerely,Russell WestWrest Furnishings
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Good idea in theory. My concern would be the mattress spacing in the middle. Could a foam form be placed to fill the few inches? If not, I would wonder if the mattresses would move.
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We live in a really old house so the door way to the second level would only allow for a full size mattress and we had to get a custom split full size box spring. A full size is simply to small- We purchased a low profile king frame and put the bed together on that level and two twin x-l mattresses and box frame. We used this strap plus the foam joiner and it works great!
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Yes, I purchased the SGT Knots for exactly that purpose. I can't feel the strap at all, I used a kingsize fitted mattress pad on top and the two side still work independently AND I can't feel the strap. Only problem seems to be keeping the kings size fitted sheet on both mattresses, lol, but that is a different issue entirely. Hope that helps! LET ME AMEND THIS: I don't keep the mattresses at HUGELY different settings. Sometimes just the foot on one side, sometimes just the head on the other, etc. If you have radically different adjustments to each side I imagine anything will give you a bit of trouble. For me it was well worth the money and I also bought the bridge for the center. Yes, I purchased the SGT Knots for exactly that purpose. I can't feel the strap at all, I used a kingsize fitted mattress pad on top and the two side still work independently AND I can't feel the strap. Only problem seems to be keeping the kings size fitted sheet on both mattresses, lol, but that is a different issue entirely. Hope that helps! LET ME AMEND THIS: I don't keep the mattresses at HUGELY different settings. Sometimes just the foot on one side, sometimes just the head on the other, etc. If you have radically different adjustments to each side I imagine anything will give you a... » Read More Yes, I purchased the SGT Knots for exactly that purpose. I can't feel the strap at all, I used a kingsize fitted mattress pad on top and the two side still work independently AND I can't feel the strap. Only problem seems to be keeping the kings size fitted sheet on both mattresses, lol, but that is a different issue entirely. Hope that helps! LET ME AMEND THIS: I don't keep the mattresses at HUGELY different settings. Sometimes just the foot on one side, sometimes just the head on the other, etc. If you have radically different adjustments to each side I imagine anything will give you a bit of trouble. For me it was well worth the money and I also bought the bridge for the center. « Show Less
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I have it on extra long pillow top mattresses, works like a charm. I also ordered a foam "filler" that goes between the two mattresses, it helps fill the gap so you don't feel it as much.
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You can try...I had to re-enforce the middle support. it was cheap and flimsy and honestly broke within days. I think it would look a little funky to have the box spring under the mattress on this bed. it's made to be used without a box spring.
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I use a mattress and box spring. Without both the gap between the headboard and mattresses might be to large.
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Hi Ted. There is a gap between them. It's just like two xl twin beds but you can buy a strap that covers the gap and works just fine.
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I don't know if you know the full extent of what I did. Firstly I cinched the beds together with a belt of sorts, then I put a foam bridge between the mattresses, then I put a 2" foam topper on top of both, then a mattress pad cover, then sheets and voila! It is reported to be very comfortable by guests and apart from the slight wrapping of things at the top that you don't see ( a few inches of overhang ) it looks great. Hope that helps. I suppose that reading this back, it may have been easier to just buy a king size mattress but our twins were like new and I couldn't just get rid of them. Also, we may need the guest room to have two singles some time in the future.Deborah I don't know if you know the full extent of what I did. Firstly I cinched the beds together with a belt of sorts, then I put a foam bridge between the mattresses, then I put a 2" foam topper on top of both, then a mattress pad cover, then sheets and voila! It is reported to be very comfortable by guests and apart from the slight wrapping of things at the top that you don't see ( a few inches of overhang ) it looks great. Hope that helps. I suppose that reading this back, it may have been easier to just buy a king size mattress but our twins were like new and I couldn't just get rid of... » Read More I don't know if you know the full extent of what I did. Firstly I cinched the beds together with a belt of sorts, then I put a foam bridge between the mattresses, then I put a 2" foam topper on top of both, then a mattress pad cover, then sheets and voila! It is reported to be very comfortable by guests and apart from the slight wrapping of things at the top that you don't see ( a few inches of overhang ) it looks great. Hope that helps. I suppose that reading this back, it may have been easier to just buy a king size mattress but our twins were like new and I couldn't just get rid of them. Also, we may need the guest room to have two singles some time in the future.Deborah « Show Less
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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.
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I initially used it without a box spring and had a plywood board across the slats..but, after a few months I was over it and decided to get a box spring. Unless you have a very thick mattress there is a pretty big gap between the mattress and bottom of the headboard. I feel it's much better now.
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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'm not sure how your bed is made but I would think it would still fit between the mattress and either the box spring mattress and the top mattress. If your mattress sits on top of something flat, it should work. Mine slips between the mattress and the box springs. If yours is the same, when you raise the bed, it should raise with the mattress -- Good luck!
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I am using a memory foam mattress. I have a 6 inch which is definitely not enough,the foam squishes down and I keep hitting my tailbone or shoulders on the slats. I think you would need a 12 or 14 inch mattress for this. My boxspring was thrown out (by mistake) so i now have my old mattress underneath the memory foam.It helped quite a bit but in all honesty the next time I'm going with a regular setup with a memory foam top (mattress). Good luck William!
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I apologize for the delay but I bought 2 full size beds for the deep pillowtop mattresses and there is no gap. They fit perfect. .. no box springneeded and the bed was really easy to put together with 2 people!