Do you HAVE to have box springs to use this product? We have a set of bunk beds that I wanted to use these with.
922637
We didn't because we wanted the bed to be lower to the ground. We used slats with a large but thin piece of plywood on top and put the rail on top of the plywood. Because of our bed's frame & b/c we didn't use box springs - everything sat farther down in the frame so we didn't anchor this rail down on the other side. It wasn't going anywhere! So yes, it CAN be used w/o box springs but it will probably depend on how your bed frame is set up.
922638
No box spring required. There are two legs that stick out like a fork. It just slides and tucks under the mattress.
922639
I use it with a mattress and box springs - the anchor straps that run between them are made to hook onto both to prevent the guard rail from slipping out. Having had bunk beds at one time occupied by two boys, I am quite sure I WOULD NOT use this thing with bunk beds.
922640
It's recommended. I tried to put it on my own bed when my daughter had to sleep w/me for a few days. I do not have box springs, I have a bed frame w/multiple wood panels. I had to line up the bottom legs of the railing w/the panels which was slightly off. I ended up not using it on my bed in fear of the bottom legs breaking. The box spring gives the railing support, like a sandwich effect, to keep the railing sturdy and secure. Please let me know if you have anymore questions! Good Luck!
322200
No, this bed doesn't need a box spring. The surface that the mattress rests on is solid wood (not slats or springs like some beds) so a box spring isn't necessary. You could probably use on if you wanted , but it's not needed.
2053051
The trundle that I have it on has a spring base so I am not using a box spring with it. As I remember bunk beds usually have either slat supports or spring supports so I would say no a box spring shouldn't be needed
1989859
Yes, unless you have a bed frame that does not require a foundation or a boxsprings. For example, if you have a daybed that springs are build into the frame you will not need boxsprings or the foundation.
1763339
No, you do not need a box spring. I have my mattress on a plain plywood board, and it works great.
836249
Sure I suppose if they fit, but the bed does not come with them. Well it comes with 3. Which are not enough to support a mattress without a box spring
113527
No box spring is necessary if you have enough bed slates. My bed frame has about 20 wooden curved slats so I do not use a box spring. On a typical bed frame that only has 3 or 4 supports, you most definitely would need something. There is also the option of using a platform bed frame which is a solid board.
815631
There is a slatted base. The only reason you would need a box spring is if your mattress is really thin, just to keep it from being so low to the ground aesthetically, but not for functionality.
1988323
That should work, although this mattress doesn't need the box springs. A platform, such as plywood, works fine.
428577
We used a mattress and sheet of plywood underneath.....otherwise yes, you have to use box springs and mattress.
1267731
No, you do NOT need a box spring. I use a platform bed with what's called a Bunky Board. To this day I swear it's the most comfortable mattress I ever slept on
1361320
No a box spring is not needed we purchased a nice mattress to go with it.... The bed is very tall and sturdy we love it!
1704828
No. But I recommend a bunk bed mattress. They are a bit more firmer than just a plain mattress and are very inexpensive. However, if all you have is a regular mattress that will work. Putting a box spring plus mattress will make the bed too high for the top bunk. Doesn't matter on the bottom bed.
815629
You do not HAvE to use a box spring. We like our bed to be high off the ground so we chose too. It works either way and looks great!
1083167
You will need to support your mattress, with either box springs, or a box. A box looks like a box spring, but it is no more than a spacer / mattress support ...
2243248
Depends on the bed frame. We use a frame with a very tight and very supportive base and a box spring was unnecessary. On my daughters old bed, the bedding was only supported via 3 skinny bars running across the bed frame. I would not use any mattress with that bed without a box spring.
127753
Yes you do need a box spring. Love the head board foot board. Very stationary