A very common mattress question we are asked regards the necessity of a box spring for a memory foam mattress.
It's a great question, but in short, "YES," you do need a box spring or some kind of solid foundation for your memory foam mattress.
What are my foundation options?
Three common options include a box spring, platform bed with solid surface, or platform bed with a Bunkie board. A Bunkie board is used with a platform bed that has slat rolls because you need a solid surface for all foam mattresses.
Do you have a platform bed with slat roll? Then, you need a Bunkie board!
You need to do a small amount of homework to determine if your platform bed has a solid surface or slat roll. The design of the platform will determine if you need a Bunkie board or not.
If it has a solid platform, that alone will serve as a foundation for your memory foam mattress. There is no need for a box spring or Bunkie board to support your mattress.
If it has slat rolls, add a Bunkie board before you place your memory foam mattress on top. If the mattress were to sit on a slat roll, the weight on the sleep surface and the mattress going down between the slats could void the manufacturer's warranty. Not only could it void the manufacturer's warranty, it could damage the mattress.
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