does anyone use this on top of an existing matress? or what do you have under it to support it? would an existing box spring work?
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We have it in our travel trailer , it's comfortable enough for a couple days but I would recommend a little thicker for long term use
1054339
You still need a box spring. This provides better support for a full size and larger bed so the box spring will not sag.
2267698
You do not use a box spring with this bed. It would make the mattress too high. There are round metal rods that support the mattress. You need a mattress and that is it. I did place a thin board atop the metal rods to keep the shape of the mattress, but the board is not necessary.
96324
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.
1172354
U need a box spring or solid base. It's a great mattress but u still need support under it.
50226
I just used my existing box springs. If you are not going to do that, I am sure it would need solid support beneath.
1988323
That should work, although this mattress doesn't need the box springs. A platform, such as plywood, works fine.
1763341
We use ours in a Murphy bed and there is no room for a box spring. We had to buy a foam mattress topper as the mattress is very firm (hard) and not comfortable without the topper.
2094506
I can work with a foam mattress without a box spring. That is how I used it, however you have to be careful. Use it on a rug, otherwise it will move around and the supports will give way. Leading to the bed breaking.
60425
I believe the struts of the frame are placed closely enough so that an additional foundation is not needed. It should support any mattress without a problem. If necessary, one could always lay a piece of plywood or even corrugated board under the matress, but I didn't find that necessary at all.
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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.
1583771
It requires something. I currently have it on my old king box springs (which are close to 2 twin box springs, but are longer) I plan on making a new box spring, as currently the old box springs make the bed a bit higher than I like. I also have a Queen (not linen spa) on a platform bed which has wood slats of about 2 inch spacing. You could easily place this on plywood...16" is plenty support.
1533943
I would definetly not use a a regular box spring. you need a completely flat serface like a couple sheets of ply wood on top of your favorite bed set. its a great matress if you havnt picked it up already and worth way more then what you pay for it. extremely pleased
1252843
No a box spring won't work, their are two middle bars already to hold mattress
1023074
I suppose you could though the platform bed is designed to support just the mattress. I put a memory foam mattress on mine but it set too low. I put a base under it and it fit perfect. I'm certain a box spring would as well.
970937
You need something because the mattress will sink between the slats. A box spring will set the mattress way to high for the bed design though. I just flattened the box after I unpacked the bed pieces, and laid it over the slats. Worked perfect!
1583774
It requires something. I currently have it on my old king box springs (which are close to 2 twin box springs, but are longer)I plan on making a new box spring, as currently the old box springs make the bed a bit higher than I like. I also have a Queen (not linen spa) on a platform bed which has wood slats of about 2 inch spacing.You could easily place this on plywood...16" is plenty support.