What size boxspring is recommended? I'd like a low profile boxspring but want to make sure it won't be too low.
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I don't think it will be to low, if that is your preference. I got a higher box spring and it looks great, it just depends on how high you want it to come up the headboard.
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I made sure I had plenty of room on the sides. I would say get a more narrow one- maybe 10" if you are able. Good luck :)
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Greg, this box does not require a box spring. I have a 14 inch pillowtop (12 inhes of mattress and 2 inches of pillowtop). It works great. HOWEVER, I did go to Lowe's and redid the middle support beam. The one that comes with it is very flimsy and snapped on me when I moved the bed to clean underneath within the first week I had it. I just bought a few 2X4's and some screws. I had them cut the 2X4's to the measurements that I needed and its very sturdy now. Instead of one middle beam, I did two 2X4's about a feet in from each side of the bed and added some additional legs. With the 2X4's and screws that I bought, it was only about $18. I highly recommend it though. Greg, this box does not require a box spring. I have a 14 inch pillowtop (12 inhes of mattress and 2 inches of pillowtop). It works great. HOWEVER, I did go to Lowe's and redid the middle support beam. The one that comes with it is very flimsy and snapped on me when I moved the bed to clean underneath within the first week I had it. I just bought a few 2X4's and some screws. I had them cut the 2X4's to the measurements that I needed and its very sturdy now. Instead of one middle beam, I did two 2X4's about a feet in from each side of the bed and added some additional legs. With the 2X4's... » Read More Greg, this box does not require a box spring. I have a 14 inch pillowtop (12 inhes of mattress and 2 inches of pillowtop). It works great. HOWEVER, I did go to Lowe's and redid the middle support beam. The one that comes with it is very flimsy and snapped on me when I moved the bed to clean underneath within the first week I had it. I just bought a few 2X4's and some screws. I had them cut the 2X4's to the measurements that I needed and its very sturdy now. Instead of one middle beam, I did two 2X4's about a feet in from each side of the bed and added some additional legs. With the 2X4's and screws that I bought, it was only about $18. I highly recommend it though. « Show Less
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I am new to building bikes as well and am having a hard time figuring out what size bottom brkt to order.
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4.5 " may be too large . probably 4" would fit better . very pretty box though .
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Hi. We were working with a twin bed, so I don't know how the queen-sized encasements run. The twin-sized encasement was true-to-size. If you are saying that your box springs are smaller than the size they are quoting, I don't think that would be the end of the world. Better too big than too small. It might look messy, but maybe you can tuck the extra under or just cover with a comforter or bed spread.
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I have it on a platform, but I don't see why you couldn't put it on a boxspring.
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I have mine ontop of the boxsprings( 11yrs old). Works perfectly fine. I should review this since I bought it few months ago. Its been great for us!..
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That's exactly the pair I have. I'll get my box specs and post them in a bit. They are a good match for a daily setup. They can be pushed harder but I really like it
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No it doesn't need a boxspring. It includes wooden slats to hold the mattress.
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I'm no expert and can only talk of personal experiences. I would recommend an 8 x 4. I tried 10 x6 and found that it is too unstable trying to come back down it tends to develop a nasty wobble and led to a crash. The 8 x 4 is nice and stable.
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No, a boxspring is not needed. But, then again, comfort is a personal issue...
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Depends on how you want it to look. In the picture it doesn't look like they used one. But I have a boxspring.
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No. You don't need the boxsprings if you want a regular height bed. I have innerspring mattresses on the base and they are fine.
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Remember the box spring is exactly that. It's the shape of a box. Not really any room for slack. And you definitely do not want to tear the cover while putting it on. Mattresses comes in different sizes. I did try to cover a twin box spring with a twin mattress cover but my twin box spring was actually a twin XL. You can try it if it saves you money. I also found that my local Walmart sold mattress covers but not box spring covers..
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Also don't forget to stuff or line your box with poly-fill (I pulled the stuffing out of my pillows). It gives it a more FULL sound. I used 50% off the box with the poly stuff. On the size of the box I was limited on space in my family SUV. My JL 10" sub was too deep for the box... So I built a 1" ring wood collar riser to seat my speaker screws on. It gave enough clearance in the back of speaker to fit :) Sounds Great!!!If you want deeper base use bigger box if u have the room.Dont forget to stuff it...or you could port. Try more then less stuffing, play around with it, have fun! Also don't forget to stuff or line your box with poly-fill (I pulled the stuffing out of my pillows). It gives it a more FULL sound. I used 50% off the box with the poly stuff. On the size of the box I was limited on space in my family SUV. My JL 10" sub was too deep for the box... So I built a 1" ring wood collar riser to seat my speaker screws on. It gave enough clearance in the back of speaker to fit :) Sounds Great!!!If you want deeper base use bigger box if u have the room.Dont forget to stuff it...or you could port. Try more then less stuffing, play around... » Read More Also don't forget to stuff or line your box with poly-fill (I pulled the stuffing out of my pillows). It gives it a more FULL sound. I used 50% off the box with the poly stuff. On the size of the box I was limited on space in my family SUV. My JL 10" sub was too deep for the box... So I built a 1" ring wood collar riser to seat my speaker screws on. It gave enough clearance in the back of speaker to fit :) Sounds Great!!!If you want deeper base use bigger box if u have the room.Dont forget to stuff it...or you could port. Try more then less stuffing, play around with it, have fun! « Show Less
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No it doesn't come with a boxspring. It's just a mattress. I've put mine on a slatted bedframe from Ikea(similar to a platform bed) and it seems to work just fine that way.