Does this need a box spring to support a foam mattress? Or will the mattress have support from the slats?
1709615
A box spring isn't needed. I went w/o one for a bit but it was kinda low.. So I added one later.
1709616
You will need a box spring. The 4 or 5 thin slats are not enough to support a mattress. Otherwise a great bed. Easy to put together. Looks more expensive than it is.
1709617
You will need a box spring, only three slats come with it. I recommend this bed for guest only and not regular family usage.
1709618
The slats aren't too sturdy I would Prob put a box spring..it will also look better because without one, the mattress will only be like six inches off the floor
1709619
You could probably get away with just the slats if you had to. There are five of them. It's made for a bed with a box spring though.
1709620
Yes, you need a foundation or box spring. It's not a real platform bed, though it looks like one. I had to return it. They have a similar looking one at Walmart.com that is an actual platform with slats.
1709621
This definitely needs a box spring. The slats are few and far-between. You absolutely need a box spring.
573183
The slats included are curved (the ones that support bed) we don't have a box spring on ours but it is a thick matress with no problems. If yours is 8", that is really a thin bed, I would prob ably get a box
2196626
It does require a box spring. Although you could easily make it a platform bed by laying down a sheet of plywood ontop of the, included slats.
113526
No box spring is needed, but as stated in an earlier response, you will need a couple extra slats.
132975
No you don't need a box spring unless you just like your mattress to sit really high. I have a memory foam mattress and I thought I would sink right through because I don't have a box spring but the frame alone was very supportive.
1440713
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.
2182979
No box spring needed. But slats definitely needed. Make sure the gaps between slats are no more than 4", I would suggest.
1212334
With a foam mattress, I had to add additional cross beams to provide adequate support. Box springs or additional cross beams will be necessary to support a mattress.
1704826
It comes with slats for secure mattress support, no box springs needed. Just add mattresses and you're ready to go!
1065285
You do not need a box spring. It is extremely comfortable based on memory foam. You do need a bed frame for support. I do not have a box spring but do use a wire frame which I also ordered from Amazon. Enjoy!.
1759482
No. You definitely need a bed frame to properly support the mattress and box spring.
17779
I used a platform bed frame that has multiple slats and no need for a box spring. It is firm and very comfortable, perfect for that platform bed.
1763340
No, you do not need a box spring. I have my mattress on a plain plywood board and it works fine.
376030
Depends what kind of frame you have. If the frame has cross beams that support the mattress throughout then you don't need a box spring. If your frame supports the mattress only on the edges then you need a box spring.
109223
The instructions say that a box spring is not necessary. I had both, and it does put the mattress higher than the foot board & you can only see about a foot of the head board, which I don't mind. But the metal slats are pretty close together & can easily hold just the mattress.
275816
It's not necessary, but you could ... just make sure the box spring has a structure of supports that are pretty close together so you don't end up with sagging sections. Remember, the foam mattress doesn't have as strong a "frame" to keep it from drooping in between slats. It works best on a platform frame -- try searching Amazon.com for "platform bed frame" to see a good idea of the support it should have. I have a queen-size Sleep Master metal bed frame foundation that works great (I just bought 12 risers to raise it up another few inches). Hope that helps!
2253125
There are no slats required. It has a heavy steel wire mesh that you set the mattress on. It does not require box springs. I bought it for my guest room and simply put a nice nine inch thick mattress on it, and it is quite comfortable.