Does this need a bunkie board for memory foam mattresses?
226418
Not sure how floppy the memory foam mattress is. The bars underneath the mattress are spaced pretty well. We have a regular top mattress with no bunkie and it is very well supported. No dips or lumps or bumps. The distance between the top rail and the top of the mattress is a bit of a consideration. We bought a new top mattress that is a bit thicker than you might traditionally see for a kids' bed, and, as a result the top rail doesn't offer any real protection. I would be worried about that with a 4-5 year old, but not older kids.
226419
Yes. You will probably need a board for memory foam. The bottom are just metal slats.
226420
No, there are supportive bars that are close together and run along the bottom of both top and bottom bunks.
1600734
Yes, as long as you have a bunky board under it. A bunky board is a fabric covered board, about 2 inches thick, that sets on the frame. This mattress works just like any other mattress. It can set on a box spring, bunky board or on a wire support of a trundle frame. I highly recommend unpacking it as soon as possible as per instructed in the packaging so it can unroll and lay out flat. Hope this helps!
2274923
Yes, i used it for a bunk bed. As long as the mattress has a good firm structure
258807
No you need a box spring or you could get a piece of plywood cut to the size for the bunk bed .
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!
1494668
The mattress needs to rest on a bunkie board (slats). I don't think one central support will do.
728071
Head board comes with hardware to attach a metal bed frame to it. As far as I know, a box spring will be required to space and support the mattress in relation to the head board. That is what I did and it worked/looked perfect.
135672
We love the bunky board -- we have it on my grandson's full size bed instead of a box spring. It is a solid piece of wood with cloth covering. This one comes in 1 box.
2090321
No, we bought the foam mattress that was recommended with the bed. We love it for our grandsons. The three extra drawers under the bed is wonderful.
158736
we got a bunky board which was suggested since we were going to use bed rails and a box spring would have been too thick. For a child you don't need the box spring but for an adult I would suggest it. I love this bed. I have 2 daughters and we got the first bed for our oldest when she was out of the crib and now that our second daughter is out of the crib we got another of the exact bed. We did spend a bit more on good mattresses but they both love their beds.
1262587
It only has slats. A memory foam would not be wise to use there. Use a thicker matress
105296
I use a memory foam mattress with this product with no board only 10 inch mattress
258806
Yes can be used with slats and no bunkie board but you should have about 12-13 of them
376031
NO, memory foam mattresses are designed specifically to not use a box spring. I own several memory foam mattresses and the manufacturers say if you use a box spring it will void your warranty as long term box spring use will damage the mattress. It will also cause your mattress to sink in places. They have metal platform bed frames that run about $60 for a twin that work wonderfully with memory foam mattresses. Use a platform frame of some sort for the best results with memory foam mattresses. Good luck!
2059237
I would say so but you definitely need to also have the bunky board slats that are sold separately. The supports that come with the bed are not sufficient for an adults daily use.
10868
No. Mattresses are not included however when you do buy them make sure to get it 7" or under. Great value on a bunk bed though! We are happy with it.
1923388
No, I don't think you need one. I like a low bed, so I just set my mattress on the floor and it felt fine.