can this bed be used without a boxspring, even tho the slats are so wide apart?
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I use this bed with a memory foam. I have been using this bed for 6 months, so far I haven't seen any problem.
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we have a twin and it is just fine without a box spring. Our slats are only about 5 inches apart. Are you sure you have all the slats?
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I haven't had a problem using a latex mattress that has a poly foam base directly on the slats. I believe the frame is intended to be used without one. It has a center support that has legs to prevent any sagging. It can also be constructed two different ways depending on your preference of bed height, although the difference is only 3-4 inches. If do put a box spring on, you should expect that the top of the headboard will be almost the same height as your mattress.
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I have this bed in a full size with just an 8" memory foam mattress on it, used as a guest bed, and have received no complaints from any of my adult children that have slept on it. The space between slats is ~3 inches which isn't too bad, but I've only had this bed for a year so I don't know yet if there might be longer-term issues with the mattress holding up over time.
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It does not have slats you will need a box spring. You cannot use the frame without a box spring
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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 needed. I bought one and the bed fit perfectly. the box spring might make the mattress to high
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The bed itself contains bowed bamboo slats, which serve as a box spring. I wouldn't recommend trying to use another box spring. The bed should be ready for a mattress when you receive it.
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You should be okay but call the vendor to be sure. I also have mine on 1x4 pine slats with 2" or so spaces in between the boards. I am sure you don't need a box spring though. The bed is absolutely fantastic!
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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!
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I have a boxspring with it. because there are slats and not a platform, I do not think a mattress alone would work very well. Great bed - looks beautiful and appears way more expensive then it is. I highly recommend it.
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Yes, you will still need a boxspring, I use this myself, just letting you know it isn't easy to move the bed around, it doesn't have wheels
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i love this bed . it is such good quality but you defintley do need a box spring
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As long as you have a foundation. This is not a platform bed, the slats are made to support a boxspring, not act as one.
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Hi Kerri, I would not suggest using a box spring with this bed. It would be too high. It's an awesome bed btw. Easy to assemble.
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We just use a bed frame but the frame has to have multiple slats across the center to hold it so it can't just be a standard bed frame. So ultimately to answer your question no box spring necessary if you have a bed frame with cross member support.
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You have to use a boxspring with this bed. However I hacked it by going to Home Depot and buying planks that I could lay down in order to turn it into a platform bed.
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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.
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no, i have a futon mattress on top of the slats. you cant use a box spring ,it would be taller than the headboard. plus with all that weight the slats will break
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You don't need a box spring. The foam mattress is awesome & the frame has the wooden slats! Great bed!