Does the mattress fit down inside the bed a little or does it just sit on top? Is it made to just use a mattress not a box spring? My mat
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The mattress sits inside maybe 2 inches at most. The bed doesn't use a box spring.
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The mattress fits down in side about an inch or two. You do not need a box spring as this is a platform bed.
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It's best to use this on top of your mattress. Also, this is sized as a queen. With that being said, I left mine on my stone floor to air out a few days and tried laying on it then. It was still surprisingly comfortable, but if you are not light enough you could be hitting the surface beneath the mattress topper. My advice, get a cheap mattress and place the topper on it.
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We have the south shore mate bed also, so for us with the box spring the mattress covered the bottom shelves. But the way the bed is made, you don't need to use the box springs, the mattress can sit on the frame alone, and then its perfect.
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I have a box spring under my mattress, actually 2 for the cal king, but it doesn't require on, but it lets you lay higher in the bed. I personally like it with the box spring, but you can go either way. There are aroud 20 wooden lats that run from side to side to spread the weight around, so falling thru won't be an issue.
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I have an off brand Tempurpedic (memory foam) mattress that I use with the box spring. I mainly use the box spring because I would have nowhere else to store the box spring and I like the added height to the bed.
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I put mine on top of our old box spring, worked fine. Bed sets a little lower with this mattress as it is not as thick as our old foam mattress was.
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It is fitted at the bottom corners of the mattress but hangs down over the edge of the bed at the bottom end to just below the mattress. Sorry to be late in answering but I just opened it and put in on the bed. I am very pleased with it and it is a perfect size for a short queen bed. It looks very nice on the bed.
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It requires box springs. I highly recommend you buy thin box springs unless you are really tall. Between the box springs and the mattress, it sits high....but, I LOVE this bed! Had a few issues with the slats falling out, so we had to use wood screws to secure them tighter, but holding up now.
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It just means that the mattress sits on springs, so you don't need a box spring under you mattress. Great bed by the way. I love it! Hope this was helpful to you.
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It depends on the bed. If it is a low profile bed, you need a box spring. I use my matress without a box spring for a month without problems. Then I bought a bed and use it with a box spring and love it.
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Hi, only the part that is on the floor under the bed is that size. It's about 2" thick that comes up the bottom of the box spring and mattress. I love mine, it's the second one I've had. The motor went out of the first one after 2 years use. It was cheaper to order a new one than to get it fixed. Loooooovvvvvveeeeeee it!!!!!!!!!
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Yes, unfortunately it does squish down. I would recommend a thicker mattress.
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You lay on it and it doesn't sink in, it conforms to your shape. I am just over 200 lbs and I find it just right on top of my mattress. I also have a lightweight quilted topper from one of those "mart" stores on it. I'm happy with this product. I also have relief from arthritis.
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It isn't a mattress it's a hard board. I purchased a thick yoga mat from Costco that I place on top when my grandchildren come over. I just love the fact that it I can fold it up in place it my large closet when the grands are not here.
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if your bed has only slats then it will sink in areas where the slats are not there to support the mattress. you will get a wooden board from store to put over the slats and then put the mattress on top.
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It's actually a bit on the low side, I'm 5'6" and with a 10" mattress it comes to just above my knees. A box spring is not necessary but if you use one it will not bring the mattress up to abnormal heights.
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I put a regular box spring and mattress on the bed. My daughter is quite happy with it's comfort! I'm not sure what "other" option there would be other than the "normal" box spring and mattress. It's a beautiful bed and very comfortable. Keep in mind, the bed is only about 7-8 inches up from the floor so, there isn't a lot of height for storage under it. You know, for sweater boxes and such.