Do I need a bunky board if I want to use a memory foam mattress?
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Hi Claudette, I bought a foam mattress too for the bed without using a board & so far so good. The wood at the base of the bed frame does shed slightly but it was nothing that drew concerns.
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There are plenty of slats on the bed but you might want to consider how thick the foam mattress is
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I bought a foam mattress without using a board and the wood slats that support the mattress is sufficient for support.
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No, the bed has wood slats that support the mattress, there is about 1 1/2 inches between each slat.
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We have a foam mattress right on the bed without any problems so far. I wouldnt think u would need one unless it was for an older child.
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Well I also bought a foam mattress and did not buy the bunks and everything is just fine. It has planks about 2 or 3 inches apart so it not like the mattress comes out in between.
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I would say so. There isn't a flat surface under the mattress. There are about 12 - 2" slats.
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If you need something firm I would not recommend any memory foam. Memory foam it is by nature not firm, but the opposite, it molds to your shape. Sounds like a spring-based mattress would be more appropriate for you.
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We used the slates the bed comes with. We did not purchase a bunkie board but twin size should work the bed is a standard twin.
756121
Yes you can. Once you transition the futon into a bed position the Memory Foam Mattress works very well on a futon. I had the same problem with my futon (metal frame) in which the metal bars where pushing up into my back. While I did not use the Memory Foam Mattress on my futon (returned the futon), I did utilize it on a military metal bunk in Afghanistan. When I left there I donated the mattress to a co-worker.
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You can put the mattress on as is. The spaces are small enough. I personally put a thin board under to prevent the corners from slipping in. However my mattress is on the thinner side (double size mattress), so I doubt you need a board with a thick mattress. It will hold well. So yes: you can just sleep on it. And the frame is easy to dress up.
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If the mattress fits, you don't need one. Although I wanted to be higher so I use one.
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Yes JoEllen I had a memory foam mattress when I purchased this bed it works for me.
662319
Yes I got a memory foam mattress to use with this frame and it works quite well.
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It only has slats. A memory foam would not be wise to use there. Use a thicker matress
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I would say u can use a reg mattress...all tho...for my son we put the box springs on there also....but I would say no...u don't need a board
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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.
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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.
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I have memory foam mattress, it's bit harder then regular foam mattresses and it works. Eventually I'll use it on the floor when I'll get use to it more. Thanks!
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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.
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No, I wouldn't use a foam mattress for this frame (unless you use 2) - something must be underneath the foam mattress.
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The be has strips of wood to support the mattress. You will need a bunk board of piece of wood to hold that type of mattress.
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Yes. I have a regular mattress. Actually, a regular mattress weighs a lot less than a memory foam mattress!