Does it work without mattress box?
596600
I would have to say NO! The bottom frame rests directly onto the box spring. The strap is affixed to the bed frame and across the box spring, and tightenend.
596601
I have a mattress on a sheet of plywood and it works fine for me. HOWEVER, the strap won't connect to the platform unless you finagle a hook of some kind. I made one from an old clothes hanger, but wound up not using it because the weight of the mattress keeps it in place for me. I am elderly and use the Rail to both keep me from rolling off the bed and to help me rise. The Rail itself sits firmly in place unless you deliberately pull it out (which a child might do).
36533
Might work. Our mattress was on floor because of wife's issues. If box spring is on a standard bed frame with little casters probably ok. If mattresses are in Scandinavian style bed with a small wooden box holding mattress it will not work. I hope this helps.
1300762
yes. My wife and I sleep on this bed without box springs. We bought a platform metal bed frame from Best Price Mattress through amazon for it to rest on.
1989859
Yes, unless you have a bed frame that does not require a foundation or a boxsprings. For example, if you have a daybed that springs are build into the frame you will not need boxsprings or the foundation.
1045393
Yes it does, however we have a king bed and never attached it, and it worked fine without. Maybe someone who is lighter weight or the bed is smaller may need to. I really don't know since we didn't use it.
1200067
I think it eliminates the need for a box spring. My mattress is directly on top of it. It's not a traditional mattress, though, it's a knock-off sleep number.
2016384
It would work without one on a platform bed ... but really it is designed to be used with a box spring or some kind of foundation . I have had it for almost a year .... used my old box spring that was fine and I am quite satisfied ... you need to use a mattress cover ... would recommend a thick one ... I use one that is thick and springy ... it works great ... the mattress itself is quite thick ... feels very firm at first but overtime softens up ... it was a great buy !
553839
No! I have a really thick memory foam mattress on mine and it fits perfectly. No box spring needed!
910515
Yes, you could use it without the mattress. As others have stated - there is a bar that runs down the middle so a person would need to lay on one side or the other. I'd prefer it with a mattress, but again could be used without.
2085016
We did but I had to go to Home Depot and buy some 2 by 4s to put the things that go under the mattress on. It's not ideal but it's doing the trick. It would work best with a bed with a box spring.
516765
No, but you might want to put a flat board or a flat something under you mattress
1567734
Yes I have a queen Tempurpedic on bottom without a box spring. It's heavy and it's good. Also get xl twin for top.
2085018
If the mattress sits down inside any sort of bed frame (meaning that the top edge of the frame comes up above the bottom edge of the mattress on the bed rail side) you will need to make some modifications before it will work. I use the bed rail on a twin bed without a box spring, but I needed to raise the mattress up to the level of the top of the frame to make it work. I did this by placing 2"x10" boards on top of the frame, and setting the mattress down on top of the boards.
1763339
No, you do not need a box spring. I have my mattress on a plain plywood board, and it works great.
1856840
No - a mattress isn't necessary. (I think the manufacturer states specifically don't add anything to the set-up.) I used a Carter's bassinet sheet, and that worked perfectly. Other than that, you're good to go!
219937
Yes a box spring is needed. The foundation are slats which would be placed too far apart for just a mattress. Also the bed would be super low with no box spring
96324
I have a boxspring with it. because there are slats and not a platform, I do not think a mattress alone would work very well. Great bed - looks beautiful and appears way more expensive then it is. I highly recommend it.