You do not need a box spring or a special mattress for a platform bed.
Can you use a box spring with a platform bed frame.
Your bed height may feel too tall if you combine a platform bed with a standard box spring.
Next there s the platform bed.
Our guide helps you choose the best bed base.
This is one of the best aspects of using a platform bed.
The answer is no.
You can position a box spring on a bed frame and store things underneath however depending on the floor surface this might not be a good option.
Platform beds allow air circulation making this a good option if you have a memory foam mattress.
In most cases you can use any box spring you wish on a platform bed.
This provides adequate support while still allowing maximum airflow to your bedding.
The box spring sits on top of the bed frame and then the mattress sits on top of the box spring.
A box spring or a platform bed enhances the comfort and support of your mattress.
If you already have a box spring that you plan to use with a new platform bed you should measure it to be sure it will fit properly.
Hi i m trying to eliminate my squeaky metal frame that holds my new box springs and king mattress.
It works as a box spring and a bed frame simultaneously.
Without a box spring the mattress won t have adequate support.
Due to its supportive design any mattress can be placed directly on a platform bedframe without the need for a box spring or foundation.
Memory foam mattresses are also able to be used on a platform bedframe.
Both a platform bed and a box spring are bed bases but a platform bed doubles as a bed frame.
Box springs have a wooden frame evenly distributed springs on the inside and a cloth covering stretched over the whole thing.
Once you have decided on the best mattress it s time to choose a complementing bed base.
Finally a box spring foundation is a must if you re using a standard metal bed frame or any bed that provides only a rim around the perimeter to hold the mattress perhaps with a few cross pieces of wood.