I'm buying a new mattress and box-spring. I was asked if I want a 8.75" or 5.5" box-spring.
I have no idea? From your experience, what difference does 3.25" make? Please advise...
2007-02-20 06:49:21 · 8 answers · asked by Lizzie T 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
the 8.75 is normal and the 5.5 is a low profile box spring. If your bed sits up high normally or you are getting a really thick mattress then you might like the low profile. It will keep you from needing a step to get in your bed. Most always go with the regular size.
2007-02-20 06:52:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's only about more height off the floor. If you are tall (like me) you want the bigger box. If you are short, you'd want a short box.
Box springs, today, are simply boxes. They don't provide any extra support to the mattress, other than holding it up off the frame.
2007-02-20 06:55:30 · answer #2 · answered by tlbs101 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly...not much. It just something for them to charge to more. I don't even have a box. My mattress site on drawers units. Keep sit firm enough and that's all a Boxspring really does. Keep the mattress from sagging.
2007-02-20 06:53:09 · answer #3 · answered by The Syko Ward 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The deeper box spring will provide more support. Also check that whichever box spring you choose will get into your apartment/condo/house, round any corners, up any stairs, etc.
2007-02-20 06:55:08 · answer #4 · answered by Alex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how much support you want and how high you would like your bed to be
2007-02-20 06:52:06 · answer #5 · answered by sharon k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I'm sleepin over get the bigger one, otherwise the small is fine i guess.
2007-02-20 06:52:07 · answer #6 · answered by boxerslive 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The size...
2007-02-20 07:01:00 · answer #7 · answered by troble # one? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
bigger = more support
2007-02-20 06:51:24 · answer #8 · answered by dirkjohn69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋