can you use a regular box springs as the base?
1118712
I have the 11" version of this mattress, and any regular box spring, or platform bed support works fine. There's no special box spring you need with this.
1599647
I tried with out a box spring but it was sinking inward without it. After getting the box spring i haven't had any issues.
1091866
If you have a platform style bed frame, you won't need box springs. If you want a taller sitting bed or are using a bed frame that is not a platform style, I would recommend having box springs! Hope this helps you out!
1980555
Yes you can. There are mounting holes on each side of the base and there is a cover plate that snaps on to the side that is not being used. I had to change the mountings when I realized I had it set up for the wrong side of the bed and where Mom sets in her wheel chair during the day.
1871268
yes letting you know though, you will not need a box springs at all...I had a pillow top mattress and nothing else fits.
890914
I would think your box springs would be fine. We used our existing box springs we had & they worked perfectly.
1038253
If you are putting it on a frame, then yes. Get a low profile box spring. If you are putting it on a bed with a flat base, then no.
2243246
I think so. I have a set of bed frame to go with it. It will be a little low without a box springs or a frame. Hope it's helpful :)
608939
I did not, but you definitely could. The added box spring would just make the bed very tall.
160247
You don't need/use a box spring with this bed. But yes, a regular mattress is all you need.
1104714
Yes, only you need buy the base to do it. I recomend to you a adjustable base.
1254001
Yes you can put your box springs and top mattress on the bed frame. IT is made for that. I had no problems with it.
1201035
I suppose you could but (a) it's going to be a high bed and (b) the foam mattress might slide atop the box spring base. The whole point of this mattress is that you don't need a box spring. I bought the bed "box" to go along with it and it's perfect!!
948414
If I am understanding correctly I think it would be too risky. Most box springs are wood frames covered in fabric. If you are thinking of boosting up on these instead of a bed frame, every time you move your bed it would slip off to the side. You really need the leg of the beg to insert into the hole.
517
I'm not sure whether you can or not. I have mine on a box spring. My advice to you would be to call the company. They are very helpful.
912009
You could, but I'd advise against it. The slats rest on central supports which have the option of being installed with bolt-on extensions in case you want to use the frame without a box spring. These supports are little more than screwed in segments of 1x4, and are therefore incapable of resisting any force not oriented directly in the vertical axis. Were you to install risers, you'd have to be extremely careful not to move in the horizontal plane, or you may find that the support tips the riser to the point where the riser no longer provides any kind of support and you' ll find yourself breaking through the slats at that location. You could, but I'd advise against it. The slats rest on central supports which have the option of being installed with bolt-on extensions in case you want to use the frame without a box spring. These supports are little more than screwed in segments of 1x4, and are therefore incapable of resisting any force not oriented directly in the vertical axis. Were you to install risers, you'd have to be extremely careful not to move in the horizontal plane, or you may find that the support tips the riser to the point where the riser no longer provides any kind of support and you' ll find yourself... » Read More You could, but I'd advise against it. The slats rest on central supports which have the option of being installed with bolt-on extensions in case you want to use the frame without a box spring. These supports are little more than screwed in segments of 1x4, and are therefore incapable of resisting any force not oriented directly in the vertical axis. Were you to install risers, you'd have to be extremely careful not to move in the horizontal plane, or you may find that the support tips the riser to the point where the riser no longer provides any kind of support and you' ll find yourself breaking through the slats at that location. « Show Less
77266
I think this would work but I am not 100% sure. We bought ours for our RV. The base (platform) is wood. It feels like your are sleeping on a regular bed. I saw other reviews that said they used it in their guest bedrooms and it was great so I am assuming they put it on the box springs as well. Hope this helps.