I'd like to put two end on end for a very long day bed - how much gap would there be between the mattresses on top?
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I positioned this bed against the wall in my home and there is a 1 inch gap from mattress to wall. So I imagine at least 2 inches between the two mattresses.
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You could, and it would probably look nice as far as the headboard goes, but the mattress kind of fits down into the frame so you would have a gap between the two mattresses. I guess you could do two small foam mattresses with a big mattress over the top?
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We have a king size with a very thick mattress. From the top it only hangs off 15". Mine is not long enough to cover up the box spring. I really like the bedspread but wish it was at least 18" longer on the sides.
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At approximately 68", the bed will tip at the head board if one sits on the end. So the only way to use this frame on a standard mattress is to attach it to a headboard. I do not recommend this product for this reason, Caveat Emptor.
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My best suggestion is to measure width wise between the rails and have some 2X2's cut to fit between the rails. This will support the mattress frame - you are using a mattress frame, right? The mattress itself will always fall through - the wood could help. Lydia
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I always put two together to make a thicker mattress. I used a flat twin size sheet to cover them. I sewed Velcro strips down the two long sides of the sheet. Putting the opening in the center back, I cover the futon mattresses with the sheet. To do that, lay the sheet on the floor, center the two mattresses on top of it. Pull the sheet sides tight up and around the Futons on both sides, using the Velcro to hook the sides together. This makes one long velcro'd seam in the center back. You could probably just use some large safety pins instead of the Velcro if you wanted. I put this seamed side down on the floor. I just tuck extra fabric at the top and bottom between the two mattresses for a neater look. You could also just sew the sheet together like a big pillowcase and put the Futons inside, but it takes a little elbow grease to get them in there if you want a tight enough fit so the mattresses stay in place. By wrapping the Futons in the sheet, it keeps them on top of each other so that they don't slide off of each other and it makes a pretty comfortable bed.
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I only purchased the regular size, but the slates were about three inches apart. That spacing is no problem with large foam mattresses....8" or more... AND the cover they supply makes the spacing irrelevant... if you needed an absolutely solid foundation, a very thin piece of plywood would work well.
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One will fit nicely on one end of day bed. You will need two (2) to go along the back. Hope this answers your question.
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I have a box spring and about a 12 inch mattress. These end about 4 inches below the first shelf. My only suggestion is to take a black marker after assembly to the back 1/8 inch edges so it blends in. Overall, I love this headboard for the storage No end tables needed!
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hi, the 4 ends stick out a good foot from each side. Not a problem as this only weighs 10 pounds and can be pushed in (bentto touch the side of a queen bed. Thats what I did. There is no way to bolt the foot board to a bed frame so beware. 410 761 3366 glenn
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There's 2' clearance between the top of the mattress and the bottom of the top bunk.
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Guesstimating, about 11 to 12 inches between floor and boxsprings, but I have 5-inch extenders under my bedframe to raise the height of the bed.
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The slats are 2-1/4 ins wide and the gap between slats is 4-1/4 ins approx. The slats are connected with a couple of fabric tapes, I think this is to make laying them out easier, rather than for anything structural. If you cut the tapes you can probably put the slats any distance apart you want. I think only three or so of the slats are screwed to the frame, the tape keeps the other slats in place, again you can screw them in wherever you want, I followed the assembly instructions. The slats are standard wood, you can probably get more 'slats' at a DIY store. I see one person said 2 ins apart, I took the mattress off and measured mine, they were 4-1/4 ins approx. The slats are 2-1/4 ins wide and the gap between slats is 4-1/4 ins approx. The slats are connected with a couple of fabric tapes, I think this is to make laying them out easier, rather than for anything structural. If you cut the tapes you can probably put the slats any distance apart you want. I think only three or so of the slats are screwed to the frame, the tape keeps the other slats in place, again you can screw them in wherever you want, I followed the assembly instructions. The slats are standard wood, you can probably get more 'slats' at a DIY store. I see one person said 2 ins... » Read More The slats are 2-1/4 ins wide and the gap between slats is 4-1/4 ins approx. The slats are connected with a couple of fabric tapes, I think this is to make laying them out easier, rather than for anything structural. If you cut the tapes you can probably put the slats any distance apart you want. I think only three or so of the slats are screwed to the frame, the tape keeps the other slats in place, again you can screw them in wherever you want, I followed the assembly instructions. The slats are standard wood, you can probably get more 'slats' at a DIY store. I see one person said 2 ins apart, I took the mattress off and measured mine, they were 4-1/4 ins approx. « Show Less
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The width of the slats wasn't the problem. They were too long to fit on the twin bed frame by one inch. I had to saw off the ends of each bed slat in order to use them.
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I apologize for the delay but I bought 2 full size beds for the deep pillow top mattresses and there is no gap. They fit perfect. .. no box spring needed and the bed was really easy to put together with 2 people!
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The distance from the bed frame to the bottom of the headboard is 18". My mattress is 14" and my box spring is 9" so there is no gap at all, but if yours is only 8" but with a standard size box spring you would have a gap of 1".
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I used a memory foam (not sure of thickness... But I'm sure it's close to 8") and I don't see a gap. Did have to modify and screw a solid piece of plywood across the top half of the bed because the slats kept slamming to the ground. No gap at the headboard though. Just be warned about the slats!