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Do I need a boxspring with a metal bed frame?

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I was all set to buy a metal bed frame and to get rid of my boxspring. BUT my friend told me that I will still need a boxspring with my innerspring mattress even though the ad says it's not necessary. She also said I will need a low profile boxspring (which I have) so the bed won't be too high. So now I'm confused. With all those slats I don't see why it would be needed. What should I do? THANKS!

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You definitely DO NOT need a boxspring. Throw the mattress on the slats and enjoy!

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M Riz
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It may depend on how much support your particular mattress requires

ETA, it could void the warranty, check w the manufacturer, mattresses are pretty expensive, if its an inexpensive mattress, take your chances.
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Angel 18432
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With all the slats and center support, you do not need a box spring.

In the "old days" and even today, a bedframe was used. This has side rails and a

center support. That's why a box spring was needed for "support" as there wasn't any

with just a center rail.
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Connecticut Yankeeeee
last year
I agree with all of the above. I like a “box spring” (no springs involved) or other thing on top my metal frame to give it height, as well as support the mattress. My mattress is fairly heavy at 100 lbs. But really, you can go either way.
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sushipup2
last year
You might need a bunkie board for height, depending on height of the mattress. But stores make more money selling box springs, so beware what a salesman says.
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Angel 18432
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Do you have a box spring already? You could use it to make the bed higher.

Personally I like the bed higher. For some reasons it seems to look more luxurious.
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Angel 18432...I have a low profile box spring. I'm only 5'2" so don't want the bed too high. Thanks anyway!
MilwaukeeHCMom
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We are going through this, just bought a secondhand, nice mattress for our teen son and we purchased a bed frame from Amazon that is a similar look, metal with the slats. It looks like the reviews are good and his new mattress is thick. Hope it works well! We are looking to get a headboard to attach to the plain frame we purchased.
Angel 18432
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Cindy, no you don't. Then you would need a stool! LOL
lantern88
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Nope! We have a metal bed similar to the one you posted and don't use a box spring.

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