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.
Can you use a box spring with a platform bed frame.
Box springs have a wooden frame evenly distributed springs on the inside and a cloth covering stretched over the whole thing.
Without a box spring the mattress won t have adequate support.
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.
This is one of the best aspects of using a platform bed.
The answer is no.
The box spring sits on top of the bed frame and then the mattress sits on top of the box spring.
You do not need a box spring or a special mattress for a platform bed.
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.
It works as a box spring and a bed frame simultaneously.
Due to its supportive design any mattress can be placed directly on a platform bedframe without the need for a box spring or foundation.
Next there s the platform bed.
Platform beds allow air circulation making this a good option if you have a memory foam mattress.
Box springs do not allow air to circulate freely.
Both a platform bed and a box spring are bed bases but a platform bed doubles as a bed frame.
A box spring or a platform bed enhances the comfort and support of your mattress.
Platform beds are essentially just beds without box springs.
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.
In most cases you can use any box spring you wish on a platform bed.
Memory foam mattresses are also able to be used on a platform bedframe.
This provides adequate support while still allowing maximum airflow to your bedding.
Once you have decided on the best mattress it s time to choose a complementing bed base.