2 questions: Does this come with 2 rails or do you need buy buy 2 of these? Also does it really need a box spring bed? I have a queen size bed support frame (flat wood planks 3-5 inches apart going across left to right that suports the matress only)...
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yes, it comes with 2 rails, so no need to buy anything else. Regarding the box spring question, you do not have to have a box spring, BUT you do need a flat hard surface. I don't think the wood planks are enough. Maybe you could put a piece of wood in place of the planks in the area of the rails. I have not tried this, because I have a box spring, but from looking at how they work, it would be my opinion and I would try that. If it doesn't work, then you would have to return them and look for something more compatible with your bed.
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No box spring needed. I bought one and the bed fit perfectly. the box spring might make the mattress to high
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It's made with three pieces all you head rail foot rail n base.no box spring needed you just put your mattress right on top.i love it.
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You still need a box spring. This provides better support for a full size and larger bed so the box spring will not sag.
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You don't have to use a box spring. You can use a platform of some sort to support it, or you can buy a foundation for it as I did for another mattress. There's a few ways to set it up so that it's right for you.
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Yes, you need a box spring with this! There are 4 slats that go across and that is not enough for the mattress.
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Rails come with it. They are needed. Great bed. My Granddaughter loves it!!
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No, due to the height of the rails. The rails are not tall enough for both a mattress and box spring, the mattress would slide right off due to not being contained by the rails. But the bed frame is made to not need a box spring at all, which is how I use it with no problems.
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It's recommended. I tried to put it on my own bed when my daughter had to sleep w/me for a few days. I do not have box springs, I have a bed frame w/multiple wood panels. I had to line up the bottom legs of the railing w/the panels which was slightly off. I ended up not using it on my bed in fear of the bottom legs breaking. The box spring gives the railing support, like a sandwich effect, to keep the railing sturdy and secure. Please let me know if you have anymore questions! Good Luck!
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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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The support rails are wood, and unfortunately, not very sturdy; if the company had only used a true 2x4 it would have been strong enough, but they used two 1x2s which are just not strong enough -- my wife and I (350#together) felt the bed sagging the 1st night. For our king size bed, I added several slats, and had to put support posts under both support rails. Plus King size mattress warranties require a 5th foot, which this bed does not come with. I really like the bed, but one should be prepared to add their own supports once it arrives.
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If you have a mattress with box spring, then you're all set. What's deceiving about the pic is the support rails along the side. That is not included.
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The platform bed works in place of your box springs and slats are not needed. If you currently have a bed frame, like a sleigh bed or something similar, and you need to be sure that this platform will fit inside the bed frame, you should measure very carefully. We did not have a bed frame so it was not an issue for us.
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No box spring is necessary if you have enough bed slates. My bed frame has about 20 wooden curved slats so I do not use a box spring. On a typical bed frame that only has 3 or 4 supports, you most definitely would need something. There is also the option of using a platform bed frame which is a solid board.
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It requires something. I currently have it on my old king box springs (which are close to 2 twin box springs, but are longer) I plan on making a new box spring, as currently the old box springs make the bed a bit higher than I like. I also have a Queen (not linen spa) on a platform bed which has wood slats of about 2 inch spacing. You could easily place this on plywood...16" is plenty support.
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No box spring needed, that is the beauty of it. The slats on the frame support you and the mattress. Bought this for my college student who loves it!
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no you don't need extra rails--My husband put the bed together but I thing the bed had three rails that worked pretty well.--It seems to be enough to hold well