Could I use a foam mattress instead of spring mattress?
185429
Yes of course! I have a mem foam one on it and its great. Much better than any spring mattress i had. The frame works with any kind of mattress and provides a superior support and comfort compared to traditional boxsprings. Slat frames are actually the almost exclusive kind of frame used in Europe now.
185430
Probably, as long as it's thick enough so you can't feel the wooden slats underneath.
963014
No, I wouldn't use a foam mattress for this frame (unless you use 2) - something must be underneath the foam mattress.
1569043
You could... but this mattress doesn't need a box spring anyways. I bought a fold up bed frame that you put the mattress on. It only cost like $59.00 and takes a couple of minutes to set up, its light weight and sits up about a foot high so you can store things under the bed. It would look a lot nicer than sleeping directly on the floor. Stay cleaner too.
1583775
Foam mattresses don't use box springs. You will need a frame or a support system.. We used a sheet of heavy plywood In our bed frame. It was cheap and works great. Hope this helps!
470552
yes you can..this is a very durable frame/foundation. well worth the money and can def support a foam mattress.
1330738
Yes the inner spring mattress has springs in it. The foam mattress is made of foam and has no springs.
245734
Foam beds do not respond well to box springs over time. You can put the mattress on a foundation. A foundation looks exactly like a box spring, but it has no springs in it. The foundation will create a very rigid and firm support for the mattress.
1060889
I wouldn't think so. Memory foam mattresses generally either need a platform base or a special box spring. Do not try and use a traditional box spring with a memory foam mattress as you will not get the full support of the mattress. I tried for a month using a standard box spring then switched to a memory foam box spring and there is a definite difference, slept much better on the special box spring.
1665144
I don't see why not, but that would make the mattress lose its firmness through the night even faster (as body heat activates the "contouring") - we got the 3.5 firmness and it's still like waking up in a hammock every morning.
1336316
If by regular side mattress you mean a spring mattress, yes. Actually I think any type of mattress would work, since it is a flat surface. So, futons, foam, etc. should all work.
974681
I don't use any kind of foundation or box spring with my mattress. My bed frame has a set of wooden slats spaced about one inch apart and it has worked perfectly. Foam mattresses generally are much lighter in weight and considerably denser than standard mattresses. The density means that they are less likely to sag or bend out of shape than an innerspring mattress.
1197550
We use a 8" foam mattress and it works fine. It looks like a thicker mattress would work. I am skeptical that a coil spring mattress of normal thickness would be flexible enough to work well.
2006675
Absolutely! I bought a memory foam mattress (can't remember the brand) and it is very comfortable without a box spring. I really like the platform.
376031
NO, memory foam mattresses are designed specifically to not use a box spring. I own several memory foam mattresses and the manufacturers say if you use a box spring it will void your warranty as long term box spring use will damage the mattress. It will also cause your mattress to sink in places. They have metal platform bed frames that run about $60 for a twin that work wonderfully with memory foam mattresses. Use a platform frame of some sort for the best results with memory foam mattresses. Good luck!
547623
I'm using a regular, inexpensive twin mattress, so I can't be sure. But, for what it's worth, here's my advice. I would think, if your foam mattress is a good quality fairly dense, and at least 6" high, then it would be fine. You may also want to consider the weight of potential users. If you're planning on having young children use it occasionally, then you can get by with something of lesser quality. They seem to be able to sleep anywhere. If it's to be used by teens or adults, then they would appreciate better quality. So, I guess you just have to decide who's going to be using it and how long you'd like them to stay!
261560
With memory foam your body sinks into mattress, it's a personal choice, with springs you might have more support.
754870
I just used a mattress - a thicker memory foam one. I don't think there is room for both box springs and a mattress.