Nadine on august 10 2017.
Can i put memory foam mattress on box spring.
The answer is you the sleeper.
Can i top my box spring with plywood too.
This is because memory foam mattresses are naturally heavy.
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So to be clear i can use a box spring on top of a platform then my memory foam mattress on top.
A memory foam mattress needs to be on a firm supportive surface.
Typically people have a box springs or foundation that they use with their current bed and wonder if they can use they can use this existing piece with their new memory foam mattress.
Foundations are a completely different product from box springs.
If you purchased a mattress within the last few years that contains inner springs heat tempered coils that can maintain their shape for up to two million compressions they generally contain all of the components within the single unit to provide the necessary support traditionally offered by a box spring.
Before you put the mattress on the box spring make sure that the box spring is in good shape with no slats which are broken.
A wooden framed box with supporting coils or springs inside.
The good news is you can definitely use your box spring under your memory foam mattress.
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This is another issue for memory foam mattresses as the foam can sometimes dip below the slats and unevenly distribute weight leading to premature material disintegration.
Box spring vs no spring.
The memory foam mattress is thinner than a traditional mattress and helps to eliminate motion transfer as well as gives an overall more comfortable night s rest.
A memory foam mattress on top of a regular mattress is a workable option.
I will be putting this king size 14 gel foam mattress in my fifth wheel on top of the 72 x 80 platform that raises hydraulically.
The reason is because memory foam mattresses are heavy.
If you get a good king size memory foam mattress it will way approximately 120 pounds.
Since memory foam mattress provides lumbar support better than any previous mattress material you do not need a box spring.
Placing a memory foam mattress on a box spring.
Some other mattress companies like nectar suggest that you actually can use your existing box spring to support a foam mattress as long as it is supported by a metal bed frame like this.
Make certain your box spring is in excellent shape with no broken slats.
Well sure we can.
Kings are even heavier.
Box springs typically have wooden slats more than 3 inches apart.
For example you shouldn t put an all foam mattress on a box spring.
A good queen memory foam mattress will approach 100 pounds.