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.
Can you use a box spring with a platform bed frame.
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.
Box springs have a wooden frame evenly distributed springs on the inside and a cloth covering stretched over the whole thing.
Memory foam mattresses are also able to be used on a platform bedframe.
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.
Next there s the platform bed.
Box springs do not allow air to circulate freely.
Without a box spring the mattress won t have adequate support.
Platform beds are essentially just beds without box springs.
Both a platform bed and a box spring are bed bases but a platform bed doubles as a bed frame.
Platform beds allow air circulation making this a good option if you have a memory foam mattress.
Your bed height may feel too tall if you combine a platform bed with a standard box spring.
Due to its supportive design any mattress can be placed directly on a platform bedframe without the need for a box spring or foundation.
The answer is no.
This is one of the best aspects of using a platform bed.
I want to purchase a king size foundation platform then place the box springs on top of the foundation understanding that the foundation is supposed to be in place of box springs.
It works as a box spring and a bed frame simultaneously.
A box spring or a platform bed enhances the comfort and support of your mattress.
Hi i m trying to eliminate my squeaky metal frame that holds my new box springs and king mattress.
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