I have an 8" mattress could I just use the box spring encasement rather than the more expensive mattress encasement? durability and sleep quality?
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you could use it just as well, the waterproof is only on the top side but so far I find it works well with a dementia spouse. It does not make a noise and seems comfortable enough.
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the box spring and the mattress encasement are manufactured differently (i.e. the top is of different material.) durability would most likely be the same. sleep quality may be different based on the different tops of the encasements. For the mattress it is a cotton terry surface material and for the boxspring it is a durable high-grade polyester surface material
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I purchased both the mattress and box spring encasements. I think the only difference between the two is that the mattress encasement has the terry cloth type layer on top, which is usually covered by your bed sheets anyways. The outside material is similar to the material you'd see on a sleeping bag which supposedly helps keep unwanted critters from entering or leaving your mattress. If you plan on using bed sheets over it, the box spring encasement would be fine.
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It's a matter of personal preference. The box springs encasement protects from dust allergens. The mattress encasement adds an extra layer of protection. We use both due to allergies. Choose according to your needs.
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Using the box spring encasement could work. It's not as roomy as the mattress encasement and it doesn't have a soft covering like the mattress encasement. I believe it's durable enough and you should have a fitted sheet over it so sleep quality shouldn't be a problem either.
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As a platform bed, my mattress only has cushioning on one side. The other has a wood frame which rests on the platform. Any mattress would probably be fine, as the box spring would support the mattress over the platform feature.
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Good morning. Forgive my delay in responding, in the hospital attending to my Dad... You are right in that the Encase Protctive Cover has a significant amount of play with regard to the depth, but though I am rather anal with my bedding, have not found this cover in any way uncomfortable, having placed the 'slack' side-which has elastic running around its perimeter- to the underside of the mattress. You do not say whether you are purchasing the cover as 'general protection,' or as a remedy for or guard against bedbugs. Having just gone through THAT horrific ordeal, let me assure you that any inconvenience that might have even remotely been perceived by the Encase Protctive Cover would have been tolerated! Once the matress pad and then the top sheet is in place, the Encase Protctive Cover cover does not move about, at all. More importantly the quality of the Encase Protctive Cover was wonderful. Soft, pliable, and without the plastic feel of several of the covers! All and all, a good choice! We are quite satisfied with them, now using the Encase Protctive Covers to protect a total of four of our mattresses and box springs. (Though I will admit to not being quite as satisfied with the box spring covers which do not seem as durable. Were I to do it again I might choose to use the mattress covers for both, despite the cost.) There you have it... Hope this has helped.
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Hey. I think either will work well. I have an 8 inch mattress on mine. The 8 inch is more comfortable when I tried them in the store.
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Like you, we only wanted to replace the mattress not our box Springs & frame. I contacted the manufacturer about using their Mattresses on our old frame & box springs and we're told that we could. We've had this mattress for several months with no problems. So my "short" answer is yes you can.
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Hi Pat! That is what we did ! We are thinking that we need to make our bed softer (we have that option as we went with the zippered option.) we chose the level 8 but as we are side sleepers, might like more loft... Anyway, you may certainly use your box springs. Regards-B&B.; P.S. This is a great mattress.
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I have a box spring under my mattress, actually 2 for the cal king, but it doesn't require on, but it lets you lay higher in the bed. I personally like it with the box spring, but you can go either way. There are aroud 20 wooden lats that run from side to side to spread the weight around, so falling thru won't be an issue.
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It will fit into a cover suitable for an 8 inch mattress without any trouble, other than the fact that the mattress is heavy and I would suggest you have more than one person there unless you are strong. You did not ask, but the mattress is very comfortable.
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I have not tried it, but we have a thick mattress and it was plenty big, so my gut says yes, buy one for your box spring and one for your mattress.
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When I bought this mattress I also bought Sleep Master Platform Metal Bed Frame/Mattress Foundation, Queen. This provides a nice foundation for the mattress, the mattress and frame are very light and easy to move, and there is storage space underneath the frame. If you have a standard frame built to take a box spring then you made need a box spring or lay some plywood on the frame first. But I just went for the mattress/Sleep Master frame combo. For $400 what the heck. I'm very happy with it.
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This mattress encasement seems to be a good storage option to keep the bugs out and keep it clean: http://amzn.to/1siuQAy . Also it this can be washed and is waterproof, so its good to have to put over the mattress while you sleep on it.
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I have read that the box spring cover is only 9 inches thick while the mattress cover is 12inches thick; otherwise they seem similar.
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I need to revise my response... My mattress is closer to 8" deep. Sorry about that!
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No it is not too thick for safety. An 8 " mattress would would just fine. I think the ones we bought were 8" thick. We love the beds and they look great. We have two of them in one room at a condo we rent. The only down side to the beds is that the top one is really hard to make up.
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I'm wondering the same thing because the measurements in the descriptions say they're the same size but the mattress cover is more expensive. I'm sitting here debating if I should save some money and get two box spring covers or just get one of each to be safe. Wish you could have gotten a real answer instead of a smartass one :/
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An 8" mattress fits but I installed a bed rail for a regular bed for added security so a thinner mattress would probably work better.
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The mattress pad is optional. The mattress pad can be used under the encasement for additional quilted padding. The encasement is to protect against dust mites and to protect those with a dust mite allergy.