I am assuming there are slats. How close are they? I want a frame to use for exercise with a firm futon mat but folded when not in use. Will it work?
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It is a well build fram but I dont know about use it for excercise, might not sturdy enough.
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Yes, there are slats. They are about 3.5 inches wide with 2 inches in between. My kids play on it, but I wouldn't have an adult bounce on it.
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If the slats are closely placed it shouldn't be a problem-if they're more than a few inches apart I'd get a piece of plywood or other foundation to lay over them.
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Nope. The mattress is 10"s think and not soft enough to be 'bendable'- the futon frame could work as a base, but it won't fold.It's not hard, just kinda dreamy - I love it!
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We've only used it on a regular bed frame, but I don't think it would be pliable enough to be folded up to be the back and bottom cushions of a futon.
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The space between the slats is 3 1/2". I don't think that a futon mattress would slide through, it would be too thick.
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futon mattresses are designed to fold. this one is not. you might make it work if you strapped it down at the fold and at both ends but its 8 inches thick and will only fold with difficulty. i wouldn't try it.
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The frame has slats that have legs in the middle of each one. When I put mine together it was easy, and didn't splinter at all. The holes in the slats and side pieces were pre-drilled. It's a beautiful piece and worth the money.
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The 'slats' are 3.5 inches wide, and they are also 3/4 inch thick, so very sturdy and very well milled. They are about, 2.5 inches apart (barely). They will provide good support and will not, like some metal frames transport misery through the futon. This is why I searched for a completely wooden frame.
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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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You can fold it, it's not likely to stay that way unless, like Dr. L Berstis said, "enough constant weight". We have our matress on a tri-fold futon frame, we have used light restraints to keep it in place when it's not laying flat. It has 'learned' some of the folds after less than 2 months.
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I agree. This would fold in an adjustable bed. If your bed has large gaps in the slats like in a standard bed (non-platform), the mattress will sink into the gaps a little. I placed some thicker cardboard down first and the mattress holds up nicely with that without compressing into the gaps.
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I wouldn't put it directly on slats. I guess it would mainly depend on distance between slats though... Anything more than 4 or 5 inches probably not. I would buy a sheet of plywood and place that down on the slats first and put the mattress on that.
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your slats will be fine. i have my mattress on a trundle, which is very similar. i also have another foam mattress on Ikea slats, so you're good. (y)
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It doesn't seem to be designed for one, but if you're a carpenter, I'm sure you could manage to attach one. In my case, I thought it came with a crappy mattress, but found it was intended for a futon. I ended up ordering a rollaway foldup bed which really serves my purposes better. The frame is sturdy, but I think they assume you will apply finish to some or all of it.
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It only has slats. A memory foam would not be wise to use there. Use a thicker matress
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I don't have one and have used it for 10 months no problem. I did order a frame with it that has a lot of support so if you plan to just put it on slats maybe.
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Does anyone out there have a picture of a king size frame without the mattress? Would like to see the construction. Like, does it have a center rail to keep the slats from sagging? Is the main frame 2X4 construction or 1X4? And are the slats 1X4's?