Can I lay this on a hardwood floor or does this need to stay on top of a mattress?
1101342
Yes it is made much like a regular tent. Would recommend padding as there is no cushion.
1101343
There are straps on the bottom of the tent to strap to a mattress. However, yes this tent could be put the on the floor just put the straps on the side or cut them.
377460
We have ours on a mattress. I think it's too thin for a total mattress. You need a 6 inch thick topper for that or buy two of these. It's not hard foam it's very soft so you will also need a base for it to sit on or it will fold into the grooves of the support boards on the bed.
1506817
It just lays on top. I've had no problem with it staying in place. And I am able to easily rotate for even wearing when I change the sheets.
705576
Yes you could put this on your floor. I did that with a similar mattress for years. I have it on a platform bed frame which it really just a lifted floor.
2132788
Afternoon - it will sit on the floor, I recommend attaching to a piece pf plywood for that is maintains being sturdy. Please let me know if you have any more questions. Elisa
421339
It sits above the flooring about 1/3 " if you are installing it on hardwood. I put it in an area that isn't going to be walked on all the time (under the couch) and haven't had a problem. It would definitely be a trip hazard if you put it where you would be walking all the time.
1705659
We use ours sometimes on the hardwood, it is only lightly padded though, I have a foam mat I like to put underneath.
2011650
The company says that it should be on a hard surface with no padding/insulation on top or beneath as it can cause overheating and thus a fire hazard. It seems many people are successfully using the bed that way but just thought I would pass on the official answer to that question
1457586
The mat stays good on a hard floor, like in a gym. Have not tried on hardwood. The mat gets slippy when you sweat during the excercise. I like the size, but it could have more grip on its surface.
390725
No. It lays right on top. With extra fabric that hangs over the edges, enough that some parts can be tuck in. It did shrink some after I washed it. I have an organic futon mattress, so the pad stays on nicely. Love my bed!The pad is not as thick as the picture shown, only a 1/2 -3/4 inch thick.
2082520
Mine is on hardwood but it should be okay on carpet. The base is very heavy.
934238
Well, its just a Big'ol piece of foam... semi-ridged. It should rest on top of whatever your old mattress was on, no problems. Its quality foam, no complaints, here. Rigid, yet pliable, fit onto my previous plywood, makeshift bed frame, no problem!
2033502
I leave it on top of a thin, mattress protector, so we never have that issue at all. Without that protector, it moves until the regular sheet is placed over it. Then it's fine, too.
1797755
I don't think it's recommended to do so. The mattress needs a firm base. I initially put it on a box spring, and hated it. Now it's simply on the carpet, and I love it.
2120593
No, it would be too high with this underlayment. With hardwood, you only place something like a felt paper, very thin. Homedepot has it.
1384239
I tried it and ended up tacking it down to keep it in place. Bear in mind there is no hardwood floors under the carpet. Tacked down it works just fine.
568831
if your bed has only slats then it will sink in areas where the slats are not there to support the mattress. you will get a wooden board from store to put over the slats and then put the mattress on top.