Can I put this mattress on a bed frame (it's a crib converted to full size bed) with only 4 slats or do I need more slats or a box spring? 5" 10"?
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You're going to want more support. Especially if you want the mattress to last. Ikea sells a slatted bed base for under 50. It's just a bundle of slats connected by ribbon That you can roll out.
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If you don't have a box or slat underneath the mattress, don't ever jump onto the bed and it won't feel as sturdy. It feels much better with something underneath it.
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We have the 5 inch. 4 slats may cause some discomfort. We had 10 slats and didn't notice the slats. I would use more slats or a box spring for the most comfort.
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I have mine, 10" Cal King, on a solid platform. More support, smaller gaps between slats, would be better and probably be more comfortable in the long run.
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This is strictly just a 10" mattress, no base, no foundation with legs. I bought box springs and frame for the under support.
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We have a standard twin mattress that is 6" deep. The guard rails are 13" tall so you wouldn't want a bed any deeper than around 10". No box spring required as there are wood slates included with the bed. The length of our mattress is 72" long and 38" wide and it fits in there just right with a small amount of room around the sides.
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This is for the mattress only, Box spring not needed, I put mine on a plywood platform. Bob
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I bought this for an old wooden bed that used slats. They were lost, so I bought wider wood ( 6 ", I think) from Menards and used more pieces so that they were closer together and worked pretty much like a platform. No box spring. Enjoy your mattress!
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You can use a box spring if you want a higher bed or a platform with wooden slats or a bunkie board (usually used for bunk beds) for a lower profile. I purchased a wire grid bed frame threw a bed skirt on it and you'd never know!
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I have a 10 inch mattress on mine.you don't use a box spring with this bed. But you have up to 20 inches to the top of the shelves but it would be very high.I would just use a mattress
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to use this as a full size bed, all you need is the large headboard piece that is curved at the top. You will need to buy a metal bed frame which will attach to the headboard. No other pieces from the crib are used. hope this is helpful.
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If you slats you can use just a mattress. It can be used with a box spring. That's how I use it
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The slats are close (2") from the TOP of the frame, so only a couple inches of any mattress will be within the frame. I have a thinner older mattress and I don't use a box spring because the head board seemed to short and there was too much mattress showing (for me). It looks now the way I think a platform bed should. PS: The bottom of the frame/rails is only 6" from the floor. I was happy about this because my (at the time) puppy could not get under the bed... But turns out her toys could AND SHE COULDN'T RETRIEVE THEM HERSELF, so I have to keep a hanger in my nightstand that I reach under the bed and slide her toys out from under (the things we do lol) The slats are close (2") from the TOP of the frame, so only a couple inches of any mattress will be within the frame. I have a thinner older mattress and I don't use a box spring because the head board seemed to short and there was too much mattress showing (for me). It looks now the way I think a platform bed should. PS: The bottom of the frame/rails is only 6" from the floor. I was happy about this because my (at the time) puppy could not get under the bed... But turns out her toys could AND SHE COULDN'T RETRIEVE THEM HERSELF, so I have to... » Read More The slats are close (2") from the TOP of the frame, so only a couple inches of any mattress will be within the frame. I have a thinner older mattress and I don't use a box spring because the head board seemed to short and there was too much mattress showing (for me). It looks now the way I think a platform bed should. PS: The bottom of the frame/rails is only 6" from the floor. I was happy about this because my (at the time) puppy could not get under the bed... But turns out her toys could AND SHE COULDN'T RETRIEVE THEM HERSELF, so I have to keep a hanger in my nightstand that I reach under the bed and slide her toys out from under (the things we do lol) « Show Less
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I wouldn't recommend doing that. It's a good bed but I just have a mattress on and I can't imagine the slats supporting a box spring and a mattress
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The bed comes with slats but in my opinion, they can put in a few more. Having box springs is safer. I have a 9" box, 12" mattress and it levels with the end height of the bed.
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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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You will need a box spring, only three slats come with it. I recommend this bed for guest only and not regular family usage.
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No box spring needed...we just put our son's memory foam mattress on the wooden slats. I would like to add that the bed frame sits about 12 inches off the floor so a box spring and mattress would make the bed very high.
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I bought this mattress for my son who has a platform bed. The bed had wooden slats as the platform, which I didn't feel would be strong enough. We bought 3/4 inch plywood and laid it over the slats.works perfect.
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You will need a 10 inch mattress. I put a 6 and half mattress and it has a 4 inch or more gap.