Is there enough support in the bed for a foam mattress? I prefer foam to a regular mattress and box springs
1084666
Love this bed! We used a boxspring with our memory foam mattress and the support was very good, the slats are too far apart for just the memory foam mattress, you could use plywood as a base.
1084667
No- It is a bed frame-not a platform bed. That being said, you could create a platform with precisely cut pieces of plywood that fit into the inside lip of the bed frame. (this lip supports the edges of the springs on a traditional bed)--After creating your own platform with the plywood pieces, then you could place your foam mattress onto the plywood platform. Just a suggestion.
325140
You'll definitely need to purchase some sort of foundation. We got a box spring but I think one of the more solid foundations that are made for a memory foam mattress would have been a better choice.
907475
For best results, a flat platform frame or foundation is needed. We have used box springs on a standard metal frame with memory foam and were happier once we switched to a platform type frame with the mattress directly on top of it. We have this mattress directly on a wooden bunk bed frame and it is great!
1966591
Yes. And I definitely recommend both the box spring and mattress be used. The height would be odd. Also the base of the bed is not a platform. There are about 6 horizontal support boards.
342655
There is about a 2 inch gap between the boards and I think a foam mattress would not add the support you need. It should be noted that the wood used for this bed is not at all high quality and if this is something you plan to have a child sleep on don't expect long term use we bought 2 for our boys and they lasted for only just over a year. One of the 2 the wood split while we were putting together and had to use wood glue to fix. If it is something that will not be for daily use it could be ok. Maybe...
132974
Not at all. I put my mattress in a bedbug cover and laid down a skirt for the frame, popped the bed right on top. I even got under the frame with my wife laying on the bed to check if a box spring could prove beneficial and it would probably make the bed sag if you were to use one. The support of the frame is phenomenal, and no box spring would be better. Not to mention you'd need to jump to get into bed with one, the platform is pretty high, and if you use a deep mattress your already pretty high off the ground.
1801965
It's an all foam mattress. I should think it would be fine on a box spring. I would check with the company.
762947
The support depends on your actual mattress. This is just for extra comfort in top of a regular mattress. We have ours on top of a very firm mattress for a little bit of squishy comfort.
1759482
No. You definitely need a bed frame to properly support the mattress and box spring.
2094506
I can work with a foam mattress without a box spring. That is how I used it, however you have to be careful. Use it on a rug, otherwise it will move around and the supports will give way. Leading to the bed breaking.
608936
I believe that you could use both a box spring and mattress with this bed frame if you wanted too. It would make the bed much higher though and the only consideration would be that the frame could support the weight. This type of bed is usually made for just a mattress which avoids the need for a box spring because of the supporting slats on the frame which is what I was looking for. With a good firm mattress like we have it is just as supportive as one with a box spring and we don't have the extra cost for one like we would have with the standard bed. I find that with just the mattress it is easier to make up the bed and turn the mattress occasional as it is suggested. I love this bed frame.........it is also high enough to store items under it in storage bags or they even make bed "drawers" that slide under the frame.
963014
No, I wouldn't use a foam mattress for this frame (unless you use 2) - something must be underneath the foam mattress.
1533943
I would definetly not use a a regular box spring. you need a completely flat serface like a couple sheets of ply wood on top of your favorite bed set. its a great matress if you havnt picked it up already and worth way more then what you pay for it. extremely pleased
2030767
You can use the foam mattress. But if by "foundation" you mean a box spring, you do not need this because the bed acts as its own foundation and a rigid box spring would prevent the mattress from flexing and defeat the purpose of this bed's adjustability.
132975
No you don't need a box spring unless you just like your mattress to sit really high. I have a memory foam mattress and I thought I would sink right through because I don't have a box spring but the frame alone was very supportive.
1677515
no, i really think you need the box springs for support. a great mattress, but it needs a foundation.
2154404
I personally spoke with the manufacturer in Arizona about what is needed for support for their memory foam mattress. Nothing special is needed ! He suggested to me that I purchase any box spring that is well made, in other words won't squeak, and that would be adequate. In fact, if one wanted to, the mattress could be placed on a well constructed wood platform, or even on the floor itself. Of course, the floor would make it difficult to get on and off the mattress but the support would be just fine. I purchased an inexpensive, Queen size, Arkansas mfg. box spring. It cost about $100.00. It is giving all the support the mattress needs. If the box spring lasts only five years, won't bother me. . . .I'll just purchase another for $100 or so. Larry