How thick of a mattress did you use on the bottom bed? Is a foam mattress okay to use on the top bed? What mattress did you use?
237137
I used an extra long twin on the top, tight fit. XL twin would not fit on bottom, I used a standard twin mattress on bottom, fit well. Top bed very sturdy I am sure foam would work.
237138
I used a regular XL twin mattress. I didn't get one with a foam topper but it would fit.
237139
If you are not using a box spring there is a board you can buy from the mattress place that fits on top of the straps. If an adult is going to use the bed I would suggest the box spring to help distribute the weight.I purchased a box spring that was half the height of a normal box spring. If the mattress people know that you are working with a day bed they will give you the options. I do not know why a foam mattress couldn't be used.
237140
I used a regular mattress on the top and bottom. But it does not have to be so for the bottom. it is just a matter of personal preference.
237141
I purchased this bed for my pre teen to last through teen years and our great Dane (bottom bunk) so the bottom bed has a 4" foam mattress over a 3/4" plywood custom cut to add support to the original frame the top bunk (for the child) also has the added plywood support with a 15" pillow top mattress both have worked out fabulously for the purpose intended
237142
Foam on both but put down a plywood platform on top. Ten inches top one eight inches bottom one. Twin regular on bottom one and twin class on top. Used Amazon suggestion for maker on both.
237143
I took the reviews seriously and got a tall twin mattress for the top bed and a regular twin for the bottom. Since I have older teens and adults sleeping on the beds, I got regular inner spring mattresses. The top bed is very firm and the bottom bed is medium. Everyone loves the beds and the comfort. One note, with the regular mattress on the bottom, I did have to raise the height of the top bed by putting something (I used cans) under the legs. A foam mattress would probably eliminate that problem.
237144
I used a Lucid 10" memory foam Twin XL on the top and a Lucid 8" memory foam regular Twin on the trundle. It fits just right. Probably anything thicker than 8" on the bottom would be too much.
237145
I used a XL twin mattress, about $400, not a foam piece. I don't know that the foam would be enough or last over time.
237146
Foam on both but put down a plywood platform on top. Ten inches top one eight inches bottom one. Twin regular on bottom one and twin class on top. Used Amazon suggestion for maker on both
148450
The mattress is about 4" thick, but very uncomfortable! This was to be my main sleeping area, but I had to get a regular mattress to put on top as it was like sleeping on a soft rock!
1705205
I have a 12 " thick foam mattress in mine. It is separating and the slats are not held in place any more. Bad quality.
115028
I would think that any mattress would work fine. But, since we are dealing with a platform bed with no box spring, I would go with a thicker one. I have a Serta pillowtop mattress on mine. Its 12 inches thick (9 mattress, 3 for the pillowtop portion). It works great on mine.
2172968
I just purchased the queen size foam mattress. I have a platform bed frame. Will it be okay on that or do I need to purchase something else with this mattres to be able to sleep on it and acquire great sleep?
1882637
It is almost 13 inches thick so you would be pushing it with standard queen sheets. I use deep sheets which are meant for the thicker mattresses and they do work just fine.
1810900
We use twin fitted and flat sheets. The top sheet will not be able to be tucked in. I have one warning about air mattresses. They can be cold to lay on. A thick mattress pad is a good idea. We have also used an electric blanket as a topper to keep the temp comfortable.
1288483
I don't know if you know the full extent of what I did. Firstly I cinched the beds together with a belt of sorts, then I put a foam bridge between the mattresses, then I put a 2" foam topper on top of both, then a mattress pad cover, then sheets and voila! It is reported to be very comfortable by guests and apart from the slight wrapping of things at the top that you don't see ( a few inches of overhang ) it looks great. Hope that helps. I suppose that reading this back, it may have been easier to just buy a king size mattress but our twins were like new and I couldn't just get rid of them. Also, we may need the guest room to have two singles some time in the future.Deborah I don't know if you know the full extent of what I did. Firstly I cinched the beds together with a belt of sorts, then I put a foam bridge between the mattresses, then I put a 2" foam topper on top of both, then a mattress pad cover, then sheets and voila! It is reported to be very comfortable by guests and apart from the slight wrapping of things at the top that you don't see ( a few inches of overhang ) it looks great. Hope that helps. I suppose that reading this back, it may have been easier to just buy a king size mattress but our twins were like new and I couldn't just get rid of... » Read More I don't know if you know the full extent of what I did. Firstly I cinched the beds together with a belt of sorts, then I put a foam bridge between the mattresses, then I put a 2" foam topper on top of both, then a mattress pad cover, then sheets and voila! It is reported to be very comfortable by guests and apart from the slight wrapping of things at the top that you don't see ( a few inches of overhang ) it looks great. Hope that helps. I suppose that reading this back, it may have been easier to just buy a king size mattress but our twins were like new and I couldn't just get rid of them. Also, we may need the guest room to have two singles some time in the future.Deborah « Show Less
2248470
I have a 6" on the top where my 8 year son sleeps, and an 8" foam mattress on the bottom. Can't really go more than 6" on the top; don't want a flip-over. On the bottom, the 8" foam has worked well.
1003995
I went with the thicker mattress for my TT. The down side of that is it makes getting into bed a little difficult due to the increased highth from the floor. TTs have a storage area under the bed. Great sleep!
113933
The best choice would be a bunk board. That's what mines on. Even if the wood slats are very close together, there still is space and that's not too good for a memory foam mattress (especially one that's 10 inches thick).
1326190
There are two haters of foam in this bed- top is memory foam, bottom is so-called "support foam." 4" of memory foam would be significantly heavier and more expensive.
1810903
I used a queen for base to wrap around. On top -- your choice. I have a twin XL comforter that makes the bed very comfortable plus I sometimes use a 5" lightweight foam mattress as a topper. It stops a lot of movement.
377460
We have ours on a mattress. I think it's too thin for a total mattress. You need a 6 inch thick topper for that or buy two of these. It's not hard foam it's very soft so you will also need a base for it to sit on or it will fold into the grooves of the support boards on the bed.
2273706
Not as thick as a regular mattress - maybe half as thick. You don't want it to be too thick though because it needs to bend when you adjust the feet/head. We did have a pneumatic pad on top of the mattress to help prevent bed sores so that added some extra thickness, but even without that it was reasonably comfortable.
963014
No, I wouldn't use a foam mattress for this frame (unless you use 2) - something must be underneath the foam mattress.
459104
Yes, it is chris, and yes you may put a regular mattress on top. I put a foam mattress and I am very happy with my bed..no complaints, it is sturdy and functional.... perfecto