Box Spring vs. Platform Bed (no box springs)

[crabcake]

I'm thinking of converting our regular bed to a platform bed (simply putting luan or plywood on the slats, and the mattress on them and getting rid of the box springs. Anyone go from regular bed to platform who can attest to any comfort changes? I just want to lower the bed (it stands really high right now). Just curious what it does to the comfort level of the bed.

TIA.

 

[vegmom]

I'm thinking of converting our regular bed to a platform bed (simply putting luan or plywood on the slats, and the mattress on them and getting rid of the box springs. Anyone go from regular bed to platform who can attest to any comfort changes? I just want to lower the bed (it stands really high right now). Just curious what it does to the comfort level of the bed.

TIA.

My bed from IKEA uses wooden slats instead of a box spring. Been sleeping on it for 6 years with no complaints. I think you can actually purchase the rolled up slats from them separatly now.

 

[toppick08]

I'm thinking of converting our regular bed to a platform bed (simply putting luan or plywood on the slats, and the mattress on them and getting rid of the box springs. Anyone go from regular bed to platform who can attest to any comfort changes? I just want to lower the bed (it stands really high right now). Just curious what it does to the comfort level of the bed.

TIA.

How's the Yorkie situation......

 

[crabcake]

How's the Yorkie situation......

It's quiet. That anti-bark birdhouse works! They go bark on the other side of their yard, or at their door, but not at the fence anymore.

 

[crabcake]

My bed from IKEA uses wooden slats instead of a box spring. Been sleeping on it for 6 years with no complaints. I think you can actually purchase the rolled up slats from them separatly now.

I have 6 2x6s for "slats" under the box springs now so I imagine the plywood or luan could lay on those. :shrug:

 

[DoWhat]

I have 6 2x6s for "slats" under the box springs now so I imagine the plywood or luan could lay on those. :shrug:

Why don't you just try it out and see how you both like it?

I'm tired of being one of few on these forums with common sense.

 

[crabcake]

Why don't you just try it out and see how you both like it?

I'm tired of being one of few on these forums with common sense.

 

[kalmd]

We don't have a boxspring. We had a waterbed, but it started to hurt hubby's back, so we just put a mattress in the waterbed frame. It works fine. I think if you have a good mattress it will be comfortable.

 

[Nanny Pam]

Why don't you just try it out and see how you both like it?

I'm tired of being one of few on these forums with common sense.

who told you that lie?

 

[crabcake]

I can't do water beds either for the same reason. I ordered the cool memory foam topper for our mattress, and once it gets here, it'll make the bed way too high.

 

[DoWhat]

who told you that lie?

My Mom.
She monitors these forums and sends me PM's on how to reply to certain threads.
How did you think I looked so smart?

I LISTEN TO MY MOTHER!

 

[GopherM]

My grandson has a platform bed that we sleep on when we visit and it kills my back. Sleeping on the same mattress when it was on another bed with box springs was OK enough. We just bought a new natural latex foam mattress and it has what looks like a foundation, but is actually just a platform to raise the mattress and make it look like a conventional bed and it is great. Tempurpedic and latex foam will work on a platform.

 

[crabcake]

My grandson has a platform bed that we sleep on when we visit and it kills my back. Sleeping on the same mattress when it was on another bed with box springs was OK enough.

Was it too firm? That's the kind of information I need to know. It might make more sense (if that's the case) for me to just get a new, lower bed.

 

[huntr1]

Was it too firm? That's the kind of information I need to know. It might make more sense (if that's the case) for me to just get a new, lower bed.

Build (buy) a step for your existing set up?

 

[RareBreed]

Over the last few years, my husband has been having a problem sleeping on our platform bed. Not sure if it's because of the platform or our mattress. He wakes up with his back hurting and now sleeps most of the night on the couch and only a few hours in bed. I've had no problems with the platform bed so :shrug:

 

[crabcake]

Build (buy) a step for your existing set up?

We talked about it, but anything that would be stable enough for him would be too big/bulky and take up a lot of room. Lowering it one way or another is the best option.

 

[sanchezf]

I can't do water beds either for the same reason. I ordered the cool memory foam topper for our mattress, and once it gets here, it'll make the bed way too high.

where did you order the cool memory foam topper from?

TIA

 

[Tomcat]

There are no "springs" in box springs. It's just a frame of 2x2's with a pretty fabric on it to match the mattress. So, removing them should cause no difference in comfort other than a lower height.

 

[GopherM]

Was it too firm? That's the kind of information I need to know. It might make more sense (if that's the case) for me to just get a new, lower bed.

Yep...too firm. We have a day bed with a conventional mattress placed directly on the slats. We have added a two inch thick memory foam topper to it and it is pretty comfortable to sleep on. Gophette has RLS and the only way I can keep from getting kneed in the behind all night long is to camp out in there. Seems very comfortable to me (and I have a pretty bad back).

 

[bcp]

Why don't you just try it out and see how you both like it?

I'm tired of being one of few on these forums with common sense.

but without you just think of the level of nonsensical postings that could take place.
you do have a purpose here.
I will now open a beer in your honor,, then I will take the earplugs out so I can hear panlady screaming orders pertaining to the final prep for the trip.


(key patriotic music now)
God bless you for your service.