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A box spring is meant to elevate and support a mattress on a basic bedframe. If you have a platform bed, you don't need the support, and the added height would be a matter of your preference of aesthetics and ergonomics.
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∙ 13y agoYou do not need one. You can use one if you would like, but your bed will sit a litter higher.
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Can you use a box spring with a platform bed?
Yes, in fact I would recommend it. Correct answer: No, they are typically designed not to use a box spring.
Why buy low profile box spring?
A low profile box spring is a box spring of minimal depth used on platform beds where a regular box spring would cause the bed to sit higher than desired.
Do you need a slat base with a bed frame if the bed has box springs?
There should always be a few slats placed accross the bed frame before putting your box spring on. They are supports to your box spring.
How can one make a pallet box for a king size platform bed?
One can make a pallet box for a king size platform bed by following these steps; remove the mattress and box spring from one's bed frame, lay the bed frame on its side, position one pallet on its side, with one open end facing toward the bed, slide the open end of the pallet over the legs of the bed frame, repeats steps three and four, turn your bed back upright and slide the platform bed.
Do you need to replace your box springs when purchasing a new mattress?
If you have a set of box springs you should replace them when you get a new mattress as they wear out. If you have a foundation (rigid platform) and it is in good repair and sits flat you will get just as long a wear out of your new mattress as you will with a new foundation. It will probably void your warranty, but if you bu a decent mattress and take care of it you most likely will have no issues. You should not use a box spring with a bed designed for a foundation as it will wear prematurely. over 90% of the beds made today have foundations. Also a bed designed for a box spring should not have a foundation used on it. The innerspring on a platform and box spring bed are designed differently.
What holds the bed mattress?
A box spring.
Do you need a box spring?
Not necessarily. The need for a box spring depends on the type of mattress and bed frame you have. Some mattresses are designed to be used without a box spring, while others require the extra support and height a box spring provides.
Is a full size platform bed a good investment?
A full size platform bed could be a good investment. You will not, however, receive in return what you've paid for it, but you will be able to use if for many years. The price is lower since there's not a box spring. It is easier to move for this reason. It will also make an excellent guest bed.
What was the original purpose of using a bed skirt on a queen bed?
Bed skirts are originally used to avoid exposing the sides of the box spring. The purpose of hiding the box spring, is so that the queen bed appears to be more stylish and polish. The box spring is used to dock the bed mattress, it is usually made out of wooden materials.
What is the name of the bottom mattress of a bed?
Box Spring
Bed box spring float in water can it?
We tried it. It does.
Can a duvet hide a bad box spring?
It really depends on the size of your bed. If you have a full or queen size bed a king size or Cal King duvet cover might be able to cover the box spring. I recommend getting a bed skirt which will fully cover the the box spring.
