What kind of foundation do you recommend for this mattress? Platform bed? Foundation and bed frame base?
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Foam beds will work great on a platform bed frame, a slatted bed frame (as long as the slats are not more than 3-4 inches apart), or a foundation with a frame. A foundation is going to look exactly like a box spring, but it has no springs in it. The foundation will create the same type of surface as a platform bed. As long as you put the mattress on something that creates a very rigid and very firm support the mattress will do great.
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I have mine on a platform with slats to provide circulation. It works great.
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I think it would be fine on anything from an inner-spring setup to just a plywood sheet on a platform bed. Personal preference may dictate; I like firm and am using a plywood sheet on top of an inner-spring foundation. I have a queen size arranged in stiffest configuration and I'm 6'3" and 210 lb. I've had mine over a year and love it.
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I don't use any kind of foundation or box spring with my mattress. My bed frame has a set of wooden slats spaced about one inch apart and it has worked perfectly. Foam mattresses generally are much lighter in weight and considerably denser than standard mattresses. The density means that they are less likely to sag or bend out of shape than an innerspring mattress.
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Platform. I don't think you're supposed to use a standard box spring. Either a "base" or a platform bed. It also says never lay them on the floor. ?!? But seriously this is my second one. We upsized to a king. I wouldn't trade them for anything.
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I have 2 of these (one king, one queen) and while I'm terribly happy with it, I wouldn't consider using it without a frame.You can pick up an inexpensive metal frame at Sams Club or Wal Mart for around $30. The foundation really needs support along the edges. You could probably make something sturdy enough with dimensional lumber but by the time you got done, you'd be pretty close to the same price as the metal frame.
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It depends on whether you will be using it with a box spring on not. The bed is very firm so I would say you could go for a platform vs a box spring.
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You do not need a mattress. We have our king on a platform bed. But I have a friend who bought hers, on my recommendation, and she uses a box spring, so it can be used either way.
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Patricia, I concur with the others who have replied, this type of bed frame is designed for a box spring and mattress. What you may want to consider is a platform bed which is designed to support a mattress alone. Hope this helps.
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I use a frame for it. But I do not think it is necessary to add on a foundation. The bottom of this mattress is quite firm, and the top is comfortable-soft.
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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 only require a flat and secure foundation. This includes a traditional box spring, a slatted bed frame, or even the floor-just as long as the resting area is flat and secure.
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I would think that any mattress would work fine. But, since we are dealing with a platform bed with no box spring, I would go with a thicker one. I have a Serta pillowtop mattress on mine. Its 12 inches thick (9 mattress, 3 for the pillowtop portion). It works great on mine.
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The person that suggested this foundation to me for my memory foam mattress just sat the frame on the floor and used it that way. I am using a wood Bed frame with headboard.
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There are slatted foundations available. maybe this would suit your needs. I bought this mattress and mold developed on it within 30 days. It is supposed to be mold resistant. They sai I voided the warranty by letting mold grow on the mattress. Their warranty is a joke
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No you dont you need a platform bed frame. We bought one from amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001GQ87NY/ref=ya_aw_oh_pit
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i too have a platform bed with slats and bought a box foundation,this system works great, no squeaking and your mattress is raised 8 inches i would recommend buying
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Platform style beds are the best. But i kep my boxspring from my old bed and set the ned mattress ontop. I was 4+ feet in the air
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You can use a platform (plywood sheets with 12" foam mattress) or a box spring with a spring mattress. I used a plywood platform and a 12" foam mattress. Excellent quality bed BTW.