Do I need to buy a box spring also when I buy a "Serta 8-inch Queen-size Memory Foam Mattress"?
March 14th, 2010 | 
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Im going 2 get a Serta 8-inch Queen-size Memory Foam Mattress and my dad said we also need 2 buy a box spring thing but I was like "no we don’t need 2 buy one" but then he said "yea we do need 2 buy one"
Do we need 2 buy a box spring thingy or Do we just need 2 buy the "Serta 8-inch Queen-size Memory Foam Mattress"?
Please Help!
The bed Im getting it is made out of metal and is a loft bed but I’m putting a thingy under it to hold a queen or full sized bed…heres the link…
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Adjustable-Twin-Full-Queen-size-Metal-Bed-Frame/4272085/product.html
I hope that I have caught you before you purchased that frame from overstock.com.
1. Metal frames do require a boxspring (also known as a foundation.)
2. That metal frame does not have a center support, which is required on all queen mattress sets. (if there is no center support you will void your warranty.)
Now if you are just wanting to save money by not buying the boxspring, I would suggest switching to a lower priced boxspring. The serta warranty only requires that the mattress have proper support, and therefore any boxspring they carry, will provide adequate support. If the reason you do not want a boxspring is because of the height you can purchase a lo- profile boxspring. It will be the same price, but they are only about 5 inches tall, instead of the standard 9 inches.
can I put a memory foam mattress on top of a regular mattress?
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This mattress is perfect for platform or slatted frames. The frame you linked is meant for a box spring.
That bed frame is also not meant for a loft construction. You need to look at something with a full platform or slats.
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Based on what I saw on the Serta website, it looks like your dad is right.
http://www.serta.com/#/mattress-glossary
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If you are purchasing this http://www.stlbeds.com
I hope that I have caught you before you purchased that frame from overstock.com.
1. Metal frames do require a boxspring (also known as a foundation.)
2. That metal frame does not have a center support, which is required on all queen mattress sets. (if there is no center support you will void your warranty.)
Now if you are just wanting to save money by not buying the boxspring, I would suggest switching to a lower priced boxspring. The serta warranty only requires that the mattress have proper support, and therefore any boxspring they carry, will provide adequate support. If the reason you do not want a boxspring is because of the height you can purchase a lo- profile boxspring. It will be the same price, but they are only about 5 inches tall, instead of the standard 9 inches.
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Store manager, mattress store