I got a tri fold futon frame and im wondering if this will work with it. I hear some people saying that its very difficult to get it into a couch?
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I can fold it into a couch - it does take effort - but with two people (or one really strong) it can be done. I don't have a tri-fold frame though.
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I don't think so. It's designed for a regular futon. Yes, it's difficult to fold it because it moves forward. They could improve the design with a type of velcro on the bottom. It's a comfortable mattress, but it needs improvements.
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It would be very dificult, this futon is thick and meant for comfort. Just get a normal futon frame from walmart for $70 and this matress.
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I don't think so. It's designed for a regular futon. Yes, it's difficult to fold it because it moves forward. They could improve the design with a type of velcro on the bottom. It's a comfortable mattress,but it needs improvements.
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We use it with an inexpensive metal single flex futon and had no difficulty with it. I have no answer for your frame type. Biggest deal for us was that it was comfortable in either position and you could not feel the frame through it. I weigh around 250 lbs. so this is fairly impressive.
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Yes, it does work. I bought a very inexpensive $88 silver metal frame futon from Walmart. It came with a cheap foam mattress that had gotten flat within a month of sitting on it. This new futon mattress works perfectly on that frame. This futon frame that I have does not have the two guards on the front bottom, that some futon frames have to prevent the mattress from sliding forward though. I have to say that if it did, then this mattress would not work; I would have to take those guards off. This mattress does not slide and looks perfect as is with the frame.
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Unless you have a very thin mattress, it probably won't stay folded. I found with mine, trying to keep the top third up only makes the mattress slide down so that it's sitting on the flat part. I have a 10 inch futon mattress.
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Many people experience difficulty as I learned when I read the reviews. In my case, to fold the mattress into couch position, I first placed the frame in couch position mode, next I pushed on the center of the mattress where the frame folds at, lastly I just sat on it after that so it could assume its new shape. Do not worry though because if you put it into bed position than it will easily fold out, the mattress is very thick. Once you push it in the center just adjust it by sliding up the rear of the mattress to match or nearly match the height of your frame. It is very thick and it does not fit on my frame perfectly, but it works great. Hope this makes sense. Many people experience difficulty as I learned when I read the reviews. In my case, to fold the mattress into couch position, I first placed the frame in couch position mode, next I pushed on the center of the mattress where the frame folds at, lastly I just sat on it after that so it could assume its new shape. Do not worry though because if you put it into bed position than it will easily fold out, the mattress is very thick. Once you push it in the center just adjust it by sliding up the rear of the mattress to match or nearly match the height of your frame. It is very thick and it does... » Read More Many people experience difficulty as I learned when I read the reviews. In my case, to fold the mattress into couch position, I first placed the frame in couch position mode, next I pushed on the center of the mattress where the frame folds at, lastly I just sat on it after that so it could assume its new shape. Do not worry though because if you put it into bed position than it will easily fold out, the mattress is very thick. Once you push it in the center just adjust it by sliding up the rear of the mattress to match or nearly match the height of your frame. It is very thick and it does not fit on my frame perfectly, but it works great. Hope this makes sense. « Show Less
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cross-slats are 4" apart. there's a center-beam running up the middle, too. a futon mattress would probably be just fine. if it ends up feeling lumpy, a sheet of plywood could be laid down first. 'hope this helps!
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If you have a nice thick mattress to distribute the weight a bit, it should be fine, IMO. Super thin futon would probably not be so good... I broke a slat on mine by putting all my weight on the weakest spot 1/4 of the way in from the edge, not a dive onto the bed exactly, but not the gentlest maneuver. We just have a thin futon and a topper. They sent me a new slat and I've been more respectful, so all good.
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It would probably depend on the futon frame. Is it the same size so that the mattress has support on all sides? You don't want it hanging over the edge. Does your futon have wood slats or metal? Mine is on a platform metal frame with wood slats. I read somewhere that the wood slats should be a certain distance apart. If the futon fits the bill then go for it. You can't go wrong with the mattress, it is great!!
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Not sure if I get what you are trying to do. I suppose you could place it on top of another matress but that would mean you could not fold it to a couch-it would have to stay flat. It will work on a wood frame alone as well.
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I bought this for my standard box spring and mattress set up- queen size. I have mine attached the the bed frame and it works very nicely! I've had no problems with it.
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I purchased two for our Cal King bed. Sorry, I have no idea if it would work with a futon.
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I wish I could tell you a special trick to use but my daughter folded the couch into position before I got home. She did it by herself which surprised me because it is very heavy.Maybe if you got another person to help, you could put it in place. I know I could not have done it alone.
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I think it can if you only plan to have the futon folded out as a bed. I don't think it would fold well enough to be used on a futon folded up as a couch.
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I use my futon as a couch in the day and a bed at night. Everyday I do fold it into a couch. It is very difficult if doing so with the mattress on the frame, but has been getting easier. I'm not sure if the mattress is getting softer or if I'm just getting used to it.
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It doesn't seem to be designed for one, but if you're a carpenter, I'm sure you could manage to attach one. In my case, I thought it came with a crappy mattress, but found it was intended for a futon. I ended up ordering a rollaway foldup bed which really serves my purposes better. The frame is sturdy, but I think they assume you will apply finish to some or all of it.
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yes, it can be fold as a couch. But it will to thick for those trifold type futon.
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It really depends on the frame you use. a Frame that folds into slightly tilted up couch (like a garden swing) works best because then the weight of the mattress (its actually quite heavy) will keep it in place once folded.
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I guess it could be but I may not recommend it if you will be folding it when use your futon in it seating position. If your futon bed is always going to be at the laying down position, it would work and be more comfortable.