Does the mattress need a bed frame - or could it safely be rested and slept in on the floor without the support of a frame - thanks for you patients
1383037
It absolutely does require a traditional waterbed frame. Without that it will rupture in a catastrophic fashion.
1383038
This is a great mattress. I've had several over the years. No I would not recommend using this mattress or any other water bed mattress without a frame.
2040860
I put my mattress on the frame and had no board and no trouble. Are you sure you put it together properly? Is there a box spring? I don't think it will stay on the frame without a box spring.
2262142
You do not need a mattress. We have our king on a platform bed. But I have a friend who bought hers, on my recommendation, and she uses a box spring, so it can be used either way.
933501
The mattress is wonderful...comfy, soft, but supportive. I'm not so sure about the frame. It doesn't seem that sturdy, although the directions said it would hold two grown adults. I'm thinking not. We just use ours for an occasional guest bed, and haven't had any issues yet. Hope this helps a bit.
290874
You will need slats or an actual bed frame with good strong ledges on sides and a beam through the middle with legs. Otherwise, it can shift and tip, sending you through the bed and onto the floor. I put mine on top of the slats that came with my platform bed (my memory foam mattress was so malleable that we kept popping the slats out, so this fixed that issue). I had originally tried it without the slats, but the ledges on the side weren't wide enough to support it without it shifting.
17777
You do require a foundation of some type. I built a frame with 2 by 4's and put 2 by 4 legs under it and plywood on top to support the mattress. We store stuff under the bed in Rubbermaid containers. A frame and two twin sized foundations would work, but I prefer the platform because of the storage space.
1827026
you need something solid underneath it - I used the solid base my sleep number mattress had been on. So I don't have a box spring, but a plastic box support. so it will sit in the bed frame.
509522
Nothing! Everything you need comes with the frame. It's very sturdy and gives storage space under the bed if needed! I'm very happy with my purchase!!!
1016541
I have this frame...I use a boxspring with it, but I guess you could use only a mattress. I don't know, it might sag though. I really love this frame!
493116
Yes, this is a real mattress. I currently sleep on this mattress. I use it on the floor, with no box spring but would not recommend that. It is fairly comfortable, then thinner than I am used to. That's why I think it would be better with a proper box spring and frame. A great deal tho!
1403232
It doesn't need a box spring, I bought a platform bed frame for mine and it's fine. If you put it on a box spring you're going to need a ladder to get into bed, depending on frame height. Technically it doesn't need anything under it if it's inside a bed frame.
1899471
No, it does not come with a frame. The only thing included is the mattress.
1569038
This mattress can be used with a platform bed, which is a frame that doesn't require a box spring. I would say it's comfortable enough to be on the floor too.
61420
The headboard does not come with a bed frame. I purchased the bed frame separately and yes you will need a box spring to support your mattress.
231655
Yes, you will need a bed frame. This mattress set is a great deal--my son (a 24-year-old) loves this bed and so do the four cats...
888261
thanks a bunch for your reply. I think i'm going to get the bed frame along with a thicker memory foam mattress.
2057829
You can use a regular mattress and a box spring is not needed. Your bed will sit at pretty much the same height it would with a standard frame and box spring. The storage space underneath is great.