Do you have to use a box spring with this mattress if you have a metal wire frame?
573446
I guess that would be up to the user. I don't like bedframes, so we always had the mattress on the floor. With this mattress we are using a boxspring with no frame. It is VERY heavy all by itself, but it is SO worth the money! It's probably not a good idea to use this mattress on a wire frame due to it's weight alone. Hope this helps.
109223
The instructions say that a box spring is not necessary. I had both, and it does put the mattress higher than the foot board & you can only see about a foot of the head board, which I don't mind. But the metal slats are pretty close together & can easily hold just the mattress.
834433
A box spring isn't necessary. The bed is designed to place the mattress directly on top of the frame.
1872634
The mattress does not require a box spring, but I have a bed frame which is designed to work without a box spring. If the bed frame is designed to use a box spring, then you will need a box spring. This is because a box spring bed frame will not 1) have the 12 - 15 lateral support bars the mattress requires, and 2) mount the bottom of the foam mattress about 18 inches from the floor.
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!
1677515
no, i really think you need the box springs for support. a great mattress, but it needs a foundation.
2267698
You do not use a box spring with this bed. It would make the mattress too high. There are round metal rods that support the mattress. You need a mattress and that is it. I did place a thin board atop the metal rods to keep the shape of the mattress, but the board is not necessary.
2182977
No it needs box springs I bought the metal frame off of here for memory foam 108.00 for it and it can sit inside a frame that has headboardand floorboards this bed is so very firm felt like sleeping on the floor but some people like that not me had to buy another topper for it hope that helps
831841
you won't need the box spring but I did get a cut piece of plywood under the mattress to firm up the top and foot ends.I just love mine
1065285
You do not need a box spring. It is extremely comfortable based on memory foam. You do need a bed frame for support. I do not have a box spring but do use a wire frame which I also ordered from Amazon. Enjoy!.
1588046
No, not unless you put a piece of plywood on it first. Also, without a box spring your mattress would be really close to the floor.
537458
Not sure we had a box spring we just put it on top of that. No problems. It is a good mattress.
975975
No, it does not require a box spring. There really is no perfect mattress for a box spring, but the firmer the better in my opinion. Depends on your level of comfort.
815631
There is a slatted base. The only reason you would need a box spring is if your mattress is really thin, just to keep it from being so low to the ground aesthetically, but not for functionality.
621735
yes i bought one for my grandson along with a metal frame (not the typical type) and all you have to do is put the frame together and if you choose, add a bed skirt and then just put the mattress on top. the frame acts like the box spring in that set up. hope this helps
948713
Correct, no box spring required. We've had this bed for years now and have had 3 different mattresses on it with no problems at all (some made for bunk beds and some not). Great bed!!
1763342
I have a slatted bed frame, similar to an Ikea bed frame and no, you do not need a box spring. I agree with another reviewer that this mattress is very firm and I also have put a topper over it. I'm not a heavy person but when I sleep on my side, I can feel the slats on the bottom of the bed on my hips. I don't have this problem any more with the topper but it was an extra expense I wasn't expecting.