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Yes, box springs are recommended with a traditional mattress. The box springs are constructed to support the mattress and to lengthen its life.
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Do you need a box spring for a mattress to be comfortable?
You can put a mattress on the floor and it will be ok to sleep on. Box springs are a unit that allows you to use the matress on a bed. The springs sit on the edges of the bed frame and keep the mattress from falling on the floor. If your bed frame has slats that go across from one side to the other, you can just use a mattress. It won't be as comfortable.
Is two twin sizes box springs equals to king?
No. Twin box springs are 38 x 74 each. Regular/Eastern king mattress is 76 x 80. Two Twin extra long box springs (38 x 80 each) does equal king.
How do you determine when you need a new box spring for your bed?
The mattress laid on it will not be in level. It will be uneven with depressions or may sag to one part of the mattress.Often the weak spring will be soft to press while the other springs will keep the mattress straight and a little strong when pressed.
Can one of the queen-sized split box springs be used for a twin bed?
You could possibly do this, but your box spring will be about 9" too wide and 5" too short. A queen mattress is 60" x 80". A twin regular mattress is 39" x 75". An extra long twin would be 80" long.
Are the twin mattress and box the same size?
yes
Does two single box springs equal a queen mattress?
No
Do you need a box spring for a mattress to be comfortable?
You can put a mattress on the floor and it will be ok to sleep on. Box springs are a unit that allows you to use the matress on a bed. The springs sit on the edges of the bed frame and keep the mattress from falling on the floor. If your bed frame has slats that go across from one side to the other, you can just use a mattress. It won't be as comfortable.
Where does the bedskirt go?
The bedskirt goes between the mattress and the box springs
Can you fit a full size mattress and box springs in an Explorer?
yes.
Why not place plywood under a mattress?
can you use plywood or a wooden box instead of a box springs?
We need a mattress and box springs, old screen taken to the dump in Ocean Isle Beach Friday, Oct. 28. Pat Freund, 910-686-2583?
We need a mattress and box springs, old screen taken to the dump in Ocean Isle Beach Friday, Oct. 28. Pat Freund, 910-686-2583
What does it mean when someone leaves a whole chicken between your mattress & box springs?
nothing
Where can you donate mattress and box springs?
If the mattress and box spring are in good, clean condition--and not uncomfortable due to age and sagging--most refugee and other social agencies will accept them.
Does a memory foam mattress require box springs?
No, it doesn't require box springs. My roomate just sleeps on his on the floor. There are many options of what you can put underneath your memory foam mattresss.
How do platform beds differ from regular beds?
A regular bed usually has a set of box springs under the mattress. A platform bed just has slats supporting the mattress. Also, beds with box springs are also higher off of the ground than platform beds.
How much does a queen size mattress and box spring weigh?
The average queen size mattress weighs between 90 and 110 pounds. The average queen size box springs for the mattress weighs is between 60 to 105 pounds.
Is a bed foundation the same as a box spring and can either be used with regular mattresses?
Typically, a box spring is a combination of wood and steel springs that act like a shock absorber for a traditional spring mattress. a foundation is more of a solid structure , for use with a latex or memory foam mattress, it has been recommended that the foundation is used with the foam style mattress and the box springs purchased with the spring style mattress when buying a new set
