How many slats does this bed frame have? (they are metal slats, right?) Are they easy to install? Thanks!
392146
There are 13 metal slats that fit easily into brackets and then need to be bolted into the brackets. We didn't receive the bolts though with the package so we just used zip ties for stability.
392147
There are 13 slats, made out of metal, and they rest in metal receivers on the frame. Very sturdy. You can screw the slats in, but I just let gravity do it and everything has been great.
392148
I am not sure how many they have, but it is plenty! This was put together by a 13 year old and myself in an hour. It was easy to put together and take apart to put away. This is a sturdy metal frame and the slats are screwed in.
392149
This was for my adult son's apartment and I think he said it has about 13 slats. Even though the slats screw in he didn't use the screws and has not had any trouble with them falling out.
317173
there are 26 slats-13 on each side-very easy to assemble and no problem supporting the mattress.
1784858
These need to be screwed into something like wood. I suppose you could drill holes in your metal slats and them use nuts and bolts rather than the screws that come with these, but drilling the slats would be tough without the right drill and bit. You might be able to get wood slats if your metal frame has a channel for them and then screw these in.
397472
IMHO, a metal frame would not work. You need wooden slats to hold up the matress. However, the slats that come with the bed are questionable at best. If you buy this bed, go to Home Depot and buy a supportive peice of plywood to go underneath instead of the slats ($20).
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Elizabeth, I have a wooden bed..we took the wood slats out and replaced them with 4 sets of these metal slats. We have a lot more support and our old mattress, feels brand new again. Instead of buying another expensive mattress..we just replaced the slats and added extra. We cannot believe the comfort in our mattress..and now we are getting a better night sleep. Yes..we have a boxspring, with a piece of plywood over the boxspring..this helps to save the life of our set..and it is perfect..we won't be mattress shopping for several more years.!!
1838786
The frame has slats that have legs in the middle of each one. When I put mine together it was easy, and didn't splinter at all. The holes in the slats and side pieces were pre-drilled. It's a beautiful piece and worth the money.
1958135
no slats but we put a plyboard to make it firmer The bottom bed also has slats
1429604
Yes, the bed slats have been a real pain. I don't know how many times the bed has fallen down. I love the look of this bed, but I don't know that I would make the purchase again because of the slats falling so much.
100401
They give you VERY cheap wooden slats. My husband ended up buying more wood and reinforced the slats they gave us. Hope this helps.
101351
Its been awhile but if I remember correctly, it came in 6 pcs (2 bed rails, 2 for both ends where the the ladder area is, and 2 bed frames). We just basically followed the picture, and it was fairly easy. We started by getting the 'ladder frames' upright, facing each other. The slots where you fit the bed frames should be inwards (facing each other), and spaced out in approximation of the length of the bed. We had one side leaned on the wall, while another person was holding the other 'ladder frame' upright. Then you fit in the lower bed frame to the 4 slots in each leg of the 'ladder frame'. This will allow the bed to stay upright by itself. Then do the same to the upper bed frame (or you can do it in reverse, whichever is easier for you). Next comes the bed rail for the upper bunk. You were provided screws for this. It didn't take 30mins to do all these, if you have another pair of hands to help.
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The 'slats' are 3.5 inches wide, and they are also 3/4 inch thick, so very sturdy and very well milled. They are about, 2.5 inches apart (barely). They will provide good support and will not, like some metal frames transport misery through the futon. This is why I searched for a completely wooden frame.
248133
Yes,It does come with slats and is very sturdy! I think it was a good purchase for me.
1962300
Hello. No you do not need a bed frame it's slips right on top of metal perfectly. This is why I purchased it. Hope that answers your. ? Good luck I love mines .
743525
No I'm not too satified with the slats I received not not sure if your able to use them on a metal frame .
1151732
This bed comes with slats but you will still need a box spring. It comes with 6 small slats.
1664394
The slats come pre-screwed into the base. Assembly was really quite simple and not too time consuming. I assembled it by myself.
101050
It comes with slats that replace a box spring. They are easy to install and on the king size mattress seem to give a lot of support to the bed. You could probably put plywood across on the lip of the frame but it really is not necessary.