Is the frame suitable for laying a sheet of plywood between the mattress and open frame for extra support? Pic looks like stat is curved.
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You can, if you want to, but this bed provides tremendous support. It is the best folding bed we've ever had.
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Slats are slightly curved so don't think plywood would work. I have slept on this bed, I weight 265 LBS and didn't need extra support.
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The slats alone might pose an issue - I did not try it once I saw how far they would be spaced. I placed a plywood board from Lowe's ($12) on the slats to support my memory foam mattress and it works great.
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I bought this mattress for my son who has a platform bed. The bed had wooden slats as the platform, which I didn't feel would be strong enough. We bought 3/4 inch plywood and laid it over the slats.works perfect.
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I would not buy this bed frame. I'm not happy with it as a support for a memory foam mattress.
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This is a regular mattress for a bed. It could possibly fit on a futon frame, but it would never have the bend of a mattress designed for a futon.
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We are currently using 12 inch memory foam mattresses (we have 3, one queen and two full). Seems fine, but I am contemplating on adding sanded plywood or some sort of flat surface for additional support. It's also a little lower than a standard bed, the other option instead of plywood would be using a box spring. I agree with the other reviewers, the center legs are very tiny. The slats are also not "finished" (sanded), so it does damage the part of the tucked sheet, thus my thought on using finished plywood or better yet, a box spring.
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My son, at college, is using the frame as a twin bed frame only so he has not used the support legs that one needs if making a full size frame. My hunch is that after the weight of the box springs and mattress are added to the frame, the frame will "settle down" and the supports will likely touch the floor. The frame works great as a twin size and my son has had no problems.
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We bought the queen size version to put a sleep number bed on. Their plastic support structure sags. This platform is tall enough and stiff enough for the sleep number setup, which has a plastic plate under the air mattresses. Worst case for a mattress would be to a 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick sheet of plywood if the mattress settles in between the slats - or because the slats are a little lower than the frame. I found it easy to assemble and is very stiff - no sag side to side with the queen size.
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Thanks for the questions. You may use 1/2" - 3/4 plywood if you like it will be fine, the only issue may be that the mattress may sit too low, personal preferance? Please feel free to call toll free at 1 866 753 8001 or go to the website at thegoodtimber.com
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The one I have has slats set in a heavier square frame with a central support. These have plastic non skid feet on them. I can post a pic. Its more a like a tiny futon platform, if that makes any sense?
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no it needs a flat support like a foundation or even plywood base. i just bought a foundation for a mattress store. it worked perfect
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Can't answer about the slats right now but I use it over a memory foam mattress support
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This frame is designed to be used with a memory foam mattress. Use it as it comes from the box. If you use plywood or other flat surface on the frame, your mattress will slip and slide. The wire grid prevents mattress slide, keeps bedding securely tucked in and safely supports the mattress without damage. My husband and I are very happy with this frame. It will support 2400 pounds of weight. unpacks and is ready to use in about 5 minutes. All you need to do it pull it out of the box, unfold it, attach the 2 wing nuts to the head and foot ends of the center posts. Put on your mattress and bedding. The queen frame weights between 30 and 35 pounds. The delivery box was 12-15 inches deep. You can easily carry the entire boxed frame up the narrowest stairwells. The box was size of a twin mattress folded in half, end to end. We give this product 5 stars for strength, ease of set-up, no mattress slide.
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Not at all. The bottom is made of thick strips of wood that run from the left to the right side of the bed (as opposed front to back); it is this system that supports your mattress. I love this frame and I am glad I got it.
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I don't think this frame would work for what you are describing. You don't need a bed frame in addition to this item. The unit acts as frame and box spring. Just throw the mattress on the top.
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Mine is in my camper and it has a plywood platform. I would use this mattress on a box spring as well though.
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There are two sturdy square planks of particle board supporting the mattress. These in turn rest on the wooden frame. It is very sturdy. It is also better than planks as the solid board prevents any dust from above getting in to the drawers below.