Some reviews said this needed a boxspring, but description says it doesn't. Does it require a box spring so the mattress doesn't fall through?
1737466
This product comes with a dozen or so 1 inch square pipe struts and center support. So technically the mattress would not fall through and you could just use a mattress. I personally have a box spring that also gives the bed elevation and by using the box spring, my bed looks like the pictures. So without a box spring, your bed may not look like the pictures. I will say that the product is quite sturdy and makes minimal noise (i.e. creaking); however, due to size/weight, it may come with a few scratch marks (typically in places not noticeable) from shipping. So overall, for the price, I find this a good purchase. I too wished that there was a little more in the product description, but oh well.
1737467
Yes, a box spring helps give the bed a more sturdy and firm feel. I tried not using one at first and quickly realized after about 3 days a box spring really is needed!
1737468
I slept on this bed without a box spring and it was quite comfortable. It doesn't need a box spring to keep the mattress from falling through; the slats are quite sturdy enough. I did get a box spring however; but only because I wanted more height to the bed.So, in my opinion and experience, the description is correct: it doesn't need a box spring , it is sturdy and reliable as it is. Elevating the mattress on the bed with a box spring is a matter of personal choice. I prefer a higher bed so it is not so far a "fall" when I'm "falling into bed."
1737469
No. I have the same model and i only have my mattress on it. The metal slats give great support. But if you want a little height, use a box spring or I used bed risers to have storage under the bed.
1737470
I do not have box spring and it is fineIn fact I love the lower level because I can sit on bed easily.I love the bed and friends and family say it looks great
1737471
This product comes with a dozen or so 1 inch square pipe struts and center support. So technically the mattress would not fall through and you could just use a mattress. I personally have a box spring that also gives the bed elevation and by using the box spring, my bed looks like the pictures. So without a box spring, your bed may not look like the pictures. I will say that the product is quite sturdy and makes minimal noise (i.e. creaking); however, due to size/weight, it may come with a few scratch marks (typically in places not noticeable) from shipping. So overall, for the price, I find this a good purchase. I too wished that there was a little more in the product description, but oh well. This product comes with a dozen or so 1 inch square pipe struts and center support. So technically the mattress would not fall through and you could just use a mattress. I personally have a box spring that also gives the bed elevation and by using the box spring, my bed looks like the pictures. So without a box spring, your bed may not look like the pictures. I will say that the product is quite sturdy and makes minimal noise (i.e. creaking); however, due to size/weight, it may come with a few scratch marks (typically in places not noticeable) from shipping. So overall, for the price, I... » Read More This product comes with a dozen or so 1 inch square pipe struts and center support. So technically the mattress would not fall through and you could just use a mattress. I personally have a box spring that also gives the bed elevation and by using the box spring, my bed looks like the pictures. So without a box spring, your bed may not look like the pictures. I will say that the product is quite sturdy and makes minimal noise (i.e. creaking); however, due to size/weight, it may come with a few scratch marks (typically in places not noticeable) from shipping. So overall, for the price, I find this a good purchase. I too wished that there was a little more in the product description, but oh well. « Show Less
530695
It was a mattress only on top of a hospital bedframe which had springs in the frame. I don't believe box springs would be necessary. It is a nice heavy foam....comfortable and does not squish down easily.
770902
No I didn't get a box spring. I did purchase a frame and put a thick board on it to give the mattress support and it has been slept on by several people who say they love it. Be sure yu get the right size frame as the one I purchased was a little short and the mattress hangs over the end but with the board the same length as the mattress its ok.
367696
Our bed does not require a box spring. Our mattress fits directly on the slats of the bed. It works great!
1872634
The mattress does not require a box spring, but I have a bed frame which is designed to work without a box spring. If the bed frame is designed to use a box spring, then you will need a box spring. This is because a box spring bed frame will not 1) have the 12 - 15 lateral support bars the mattress requires, and 2) mount the bottom of the foam mattress about 18 inches from the floor.
922638
No box spring required. There are two legs that stick out like a fork. It just slides and tucks under the mattress.
2232155
You don't have to use a box spring, but the wood holding up the mattress is not sufficient enough in terms of strength to hold up the average mattress. You should place additional pieces of wood on the frame or get a flat piece of wood cut to the length and with of the are in which the bed will be placed. Put it over the wood to brace the mattress.
830500
The bed does not need a box spring unless you have a mattress that is ultra thin! I have a pillow top king size mattress from Ikea and my own make shift bed rail since the one that comes with it is too frail. The bed is a platform!
431438
The mattress does not require a boxspring-I purchased it for my son (6'02" and 220 lbs.) who is in college. He has it on a captains bed and he says it is surprisingly comfortable. The mattress arrives in a box and springs out when you open it. We have purchased another one for our grandchildren and placed it on a daybed. It has been an excellent investment.
1479688
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.
1974746
No need for a box spring, the slats are very sturdy. Besides, if you put a box spring on, I would think the mattress would tend to slide off when it is slept on.
834433
A box spring isn't necessary. The bed is designed to place the mattress directly on top of the frame.
2125632
No, you will need to buy a twin size mattress for it. No box spring needed.
1627393
It's a platform bed. You do not need a box spring, but you do need a mattress. This bed is very sturdy and well made.
1959511
Yes it includesthe boxspring. It is not a very comfortable mattresses though. It does not feel like there are enoughh springs and the spring that are there are not very strong. When i sit on it the bed sinks all the way to the boxspring. And i am not a heavy person. Spend the extra money for a sealy or a serta. I wish i had.
2182977
No it needs box springs I bought the metal frame off of here for memory foam 108.00 for it and it can sit inside a frame that has headboardand floorboards this bed is so very firm felt like sleeping on the floor but some people like that not me had to buy another topper for it hope that helps
1267731
No, you do NOT need a box spring. I use a platform bed with what's called a Bunky Board. To this day I swear it's the most comfortable mattress I ever slept on