Do you need a bunkie board or some other foundation beneath the mattress? How many slats are under the mattress?
461977
No you dont. We bought the bed for our 3 year old and he absolutely loves it. We lay on it with him at night and its totally sturdy-- we are small people, under 160lbs-- So unless you are getting this for a larger person its totally fine with what it comes with.
461978
It comes with slats that are all connected and spread out under the mattress. They are about half a inch apart. It has held up extreamly well, and my son is ruff on it.
461979
No, it comes with slats that you nail on. I don't know the exact number, but they hold the mattress well.
384792
The slats are close (2") from the TOP of the frame, so only a couple inches of any mattress will be within the frame. I have a thinner older mattress and I don't use a box spring because the head board seemed to short and there was too much mattress showing (for me). It looks now the way I think a platform bed should. PS: The bottom of the frame/rails is only 6" from the floor. I was happy about this because my (at the time) puppy could not get under the bed... But turns out her toys could AND SHE COULDN'T RETRIEVE THEM HERSELF, so I have to keep a hanger in my nightstand that I reach under the bed and slide her toys out from under (the things we do lol) The slats are close (2") from the TOP of the frame, so only a couple inches of any mattress will be within the frame. I have a thinner older mattress and I don't use a box spring because the head board seemed to short and there was too much mattress showing (for me). It looks now the way I think a platform bed should. PS: The bottom of the frame/rails is only 6" from the floor. I was happy about this because my (at the time) puppy could not get under the bed... But turns out her toys could AND SHE COULDN'T RETRIEVE THEM HERSELF, so I have to... » Read More The slats are close (2") from the TOP of the frame, so only a couple inches of any mattress will be within the frame. I have a thinner older mattress and I don't use a box spring because the head board seemed to short and there was too much mattress showing (for me). It looks now the way I think a platform bed should. PS: The bottom of the frame/rails is only 6" from the floor. I was happy about this because my (at the time) puppy could not get under the bed... But turns out her toys could AND SHE COULDN'T RETRIEVE THEM HERSELF, so I have to keep a hanger in my nightstand that I reach under the bed and slide her toys out from under (the things we do lol) « Show Less
59799
You may need a thin piece of wood to put under matters just so it does not sink thru the slats. The slats are aboit 6 inches apart all across the bottome.
1231001
Yes, that's right. There are 13 slats for each bunk. These 13 slats are connected with a ribbon of fabric, so they "roll" out as they are placed on the bed frame.
996682
There are no slats to hold a mattress. We bought a mattress foam board platform rather than a box spring in order to maintain a low level mattress for our daughter. That was perfect. This bed is full size bed not a twin, so order the right one.
1738575
I got only the mattress, and I don't think you will need a base. It's really thick and I have it on a platform bed. Works just fine. Hmm.. I am guessing, though, you might need something more than just the metal frame. You need something solid supporting the mattress like slats or a solid board.
1300657
You're going to want more support. Especially if you want the mattress to last. Ikea sells a slatted bed base for under 50. It's just a bundle of slats connected by ribbon That you can roll out.
1851194
We used 1" x 4" wood to create more slats to support the mattress. It only comes with three slats. We also covered the slats with felt or flannel to give it a clean appearance and to protect the mattress from wood splinters.
1481544
you need either slats or box spring. Also,1 year later and I hate this mattress so I don't thinkI would recommend it. Where as I would wake up rested, now I wake up with my back sore.I think its the support diminishing overtime but you would expect a mattress to be good for a few years no?
471703
It's shipped with three wood slats that screw in place and each slat has a support leg in the center. Just the three slats probably isn't enough support for a mattress without a box spring, but the lip that the supplied slats rest on runs the entire length on both sides of the frame, so you could easily throw some more slats in there (or a sheet of plywood) for more support.
2253490
I have mine on an inexpensive platform bed I purchased from Amazon. It uses slats underneath to support the mattress. I love it; very cheap, very comfortable solution to needing an additional bed.
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.
918300
Yes but only 3 cross pieces so you need either a box spring or a bunky board or plywood to put under a mattress. We have a toddler in ours with a bunky board so we could put up a safety rail and it works great. We live it.
158734
My twins are 5 and they've been using these beds with just a mattress for 1.5 years; however, you will need to add more slats if you don't use a box spring or foundation. There were only 3 slats that came with the frame, so the mattress would sag in between the slats. We cut four 3-4" wide slats from particle board and that has worked well for us.
1151731
The bed comes with slats but in my opinion, they can put in a few more. Having box springs is safer. I have a 9" box, 12" mattress and it levels with the end height of the bed.
1893268
I am using a boxspring under the mattress. You do need something to support the mattress or it will sink right through. I have another bed (full size) where I have wooden boards between the rails to support the mattress and that works as well.
1372625
What they said... The slats are about 3" apart. I considered adding slats to make a more solid foundation, but my Novaform Gel Foam mattress indicated that it should not be placed on a solid foundation. The foam needs some air circulation. Hope that helps.