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It would depend if you would like your mattress to be higher off the bed or not.
Box springs can be anywhere from 6-10 inches thick.
Most people use bunkie boards (which are usually 1-2 inches thick) as well when
using temperpedic or other memory foam mattresses to make it easier to get on
the bed.
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Is it okay to use box springs with a memory foam mattress?
It depends on the condition of the box spring and the design. For example, if there are metal support bars on your box spring, you will feel them through your memory foam topper.
How will my queen mattress fit through doorway and corner?
The mattress itself has some flexibility, and should bend when carried around the corner. You may,however, need to replace the box spring with a split box for queen mattresses (two pieces that fit side by side under the mattress); the narrower profile is more maneuverable in tight spaces.
Can a kingsize mattress fit a twin box spring?
No, a twin box spring is not large enough. It would take 2 extra long twin box springs (80 inches in length, as opposed to a regular twin's length of 75 inches), as a kings size mattress is 80 inches long and 76 inches wide (which is twice the width of two twin box springs). Keep in mind that 76x80 is the measurements of an eastern king size mattress, as a western or "California" king mattress measures 72x84 inches.
Do box spring mattresses come in different lengths?
"Box spring mattresses come in different sizes. There are single, double, queen and king mattress. When you go from a single to a queen or king mattress, the width and length both change. A twin measures at 39x75. A queen measures at 60x80 and a king is 76x80 inches."
Are cheap memory foam mattress better than a regular box spring mattress?
Many people find memory foam mattresses far superior to spring mattresses and would agree that cheap memory foam is better. Make sure to check overstock.com for awesome prices on memory foam mattresses that are highly rated.
What holds the bed mattress?
A box spring.
What is the name of the bottom mattress of a bed?
Box Spring
Can a box spring cause an indention in the mattress?
yes
Split queen mattress?
A split queen mattress is not as common as a split king sized mattress. A box spring for a queen bed can be purchased when the area for the bed is unreachable by the queen box spring in its original size.
Is Box Spring important for a matress?
When you are buying a bed there are two pieces. One is the box spring and the other mattress itself. You can use the mattress by itself but to be more comfortable you should get both pieces.
What is the thing called that the mattress and box spring sits on?
bed frame
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
Can you use a traditional box spring with a TempurPedic mattress?
Yes, they may not give a warranty with a new mattress however.
Is a low profile box spring as good as a regular box spring for a king size mattress?
Yes, It's accually made the same.
Will a full size mattress and box spring fit in a mini van?
Yes. We just did this three weeks ago in our 2002 Olds Silhouette. On an angle, box spring first, then mattress on top of that. Tight but no problem.
Can you use a twin box spring for a queen mattress?
Technically yes, in the same sense that you can use a 4" plate for an 8" steak. A twin box spring is considerably smaller (slightly shorter and much narrower) than a queen mattress. The mattress will stick out nearly a foot on each side of the box spring, and a few inches at either the top or bottom (or both).
Do you need box springs with a conventional mattress?
Yes, box springs are recommended with a traditional mattress. The box springs are constructed to support the mattress and to lengthen its life.
