We have assembled the bed and there are only 3 wooden slats across. Surely this can't be right? As soon as I sit on the bed the mattress collapses.
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It sounds like you may be missing another box. I thought the same thing but then a 3rd box of slats arrived a little later.
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It took some effort to have them aligned. My advice is: 1) do not tighten any screws in the middle of the alignment. 2) remove the mattress if necessary so that you will have a much lighter frame to deal with.
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I have installed my mattress onto an existing steel frame.To insure adequate support I installed 2 pieces of 3/4 inch plywood cut to size( sanded one side or padded with an old blanket).Be sure to check for sharp edges on the steel frame and tape or pad to prevent cutting. The idea here is to provide support for the mattress along its whole bottom surface; I would assume wood slats, with proper padding, would work also but you would have to install a lot of them.
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my sons bed is the same way and if you don't move it around it is ok. you could also put a flat sheet or something down on the wood first.
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There are flexible wooden slats that go across the frame and support the mattress. Before, I had a spring mattress directly on the frame and a few of the slats would slip off repeatedly. Once I bought a new mattress w/ a box spring, I had no problems. I don't think it's required, but I personally had less issues after I used one.
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Well I also bought a foam mattress and did not buy the bunks and everything is just fine. It has planks about 2 or 3 inches apart so it not like the mattress comes out in between.
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I have a 12 " thick foam mattress in mine. It is separating and the slats are not held in place any more. Bad quality.
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Yes, the bed slats have been a real pain. I don't know how many times the bed has fallen down. I love the look of this bed, but I don't know that I would make the purchase again because of the slats falling so much.
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Other answers don't know what they are looking at. The bed is entirely MDF except the slats.
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We have the 5 inch. 4 slats may cause some discomfort. We had 10 slats and didn't notice the slats. I would use more slats or a box spring for the most comfort.
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It's just shy of an extra long twin mattress. I cannot get to slats without moving the mattress.
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It's hard to explain, but I bent the actual foam part and wrapped it around only 5 slats. The photos someone attached to the description page shows the foam bent.
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There are slats for the bedto sit on. Problem is they are not solid slats there are plastic pieces that two slats fit into those plastic pieces have knobs that are pushed into the wood like what you would see on car trim. It is stable but if you have a memory foam mattress it leaves impressions. I put three particle boards over the slats so I wouldnt have the impressions and create a more solid base just in case.
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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
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I think there would need to be some kind of firm foundation under the mattress. Bed slats or something like that would not work.
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Not sure, but sounds like there may be a defect. I put my house together in about a minute and it has remained sturdy since. Maybe try to reassemble it? Make sure all the velcros are attached, I think there are a number of spots with velcro, not just one.
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My guess would be yes. The mattress weighs 86 lbs which is less than a normal mattress of the same size. I have seen on a memory foam mattress site that the slats should not be separated by more than 3 inches. If the slats are wider you could place a piece of plywood on top of the slats or provide more slats. Hope this helps.