Do I need a specific type of Mattress? (with Slatted Bed)?

Question

I am thinking of purchasing this bed frame from Ikea.com. However, i see there is a reference to a 'slatted bed base' and mattress, which are not included.
All that Ikea has for sale is foam mattresses.
My question is..
can i just use any regular queen size mattress to go w/ bed frame? or do i have to purchase a specific type (i.e, the ones Ikea sells)



Here's a link to the bed:

http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?topcategoryId=15558&catalogId=10103&storeId=12&productId=60995&langId=-1&categoryId=16173&chosenPartNumber=S59838969

Answer 1

Will it ever be used for back-breaking sex?

Answer 2

Mattress Slats

Answer 3

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Answer 4

We have just bought a bed base and separate mattress. The bed base is slatted and when we were looking for a mattress we were looking at the "Silentnight Miracoil" spring system. Because the base is slatted and the mattress has springs, we were advised that they would go together alright if we put something like hardboard over the slats to form a full base. This was simply because the springs would not be fully supported on the slats, and some of them would go through the gaps thus not allowing the mattress to work properly...
This is the one we bought and we got it on offer from Costco so we paid a really good price for it....others we were looking at were over £500...I don't think so !
http://www.silentnight.co.uk/product.aspx?pageID=220&pGroupID=13&prodId=67

It's worth making sure that you get a really good mattress that will support your back fully and help you to get a good nights sleep. The one we choose doesn't have to be turned either which is a great help as we are getting older and the mattresses just seem to be getting heavier!

Answer 5

Ikea Slatted Bed Base Review

Answer 6

I would be sure that what they are referring to is the good old box spring and slat setup that a lot of beds have. No you cannot just use a matress with this frame because it requires a set of box-spring or a sub-base under the mattress..and the the springs or sub-base sit on the slats across bed rails or frame rails in the bed. If you look at the photo closely from ikea, you will notice there is a gap between the bottom of the bed and mattress. I would say you need to get queen size "box springs" which should be fairly cheap...or not buy the frame because it won't work without the sub-base. If you lay the mattress on slats it will not stay and kill your back, plus matress will be intented about a foot..since box springs are usually about a foot thick. Most matresses new come with box springs standard. I would buy the matress from someone other than Ikea and put it in their frame if I liked the bed. I can image a foam roll up matress would not sleep well...no matter how high-tech it is. If the bed is going to be used for some serious action....(sex) you will need something better than just foam anyway. I would say that for some serious action it would be nessesary to have a bed with either box springs and a thick matress, or a platform base....solid wood under a matress. Otherwise...the matress will self-destruct...like 2-3 of my last ones have before I bought a good pillow-top and box springs...

hope this helps.

Answer 7

You could, but honestly it will take away from the slatted bed base. You should get the mattress from Ikea if you are going to buy a base anyway. Generally regular queen size boxspring mattresses are too high. It will look silly, if you are looking to save money, you might as well just put the mattress on the floor and forget about the slatted bed base.

Answer 8

The first answerer is correct. This is not a standard size bed. Queens are 60x80. Full is 52x74 and twin is 39x74. You also have eastern or standard king at 76x80 and california king at 72x84. So this is either a typo or a special size mattress that will be difficult or expensive to replace/purchase in the future. Or you will be stuck bying a queen mattress that hangs over the edge.

But to answer your question, platfrom beds are very low to the ground and are designed to be used without the box spring. This can change the feel of the mattress as the amount of support is usually decreased. Some mattress manufacturers require a suitable box spring to be used with the mattress or you will void your warranty.

If this is for a child then likely you will not have many problems with weight, support, or size issues as you can simply replace the bed in a few years. If however, this is for an adult or especially more than one adult, than you need to seriously consider the above.

Answer 9

You must pay proper attention to the mattress brand and the mattress type, when you go for shopping. One store may have different brands under one prominent manufacturer.

Another store will have a line up of mattresses from the same manufacturer with different names. In reality the mattresses are the same and simply marketed differently for different retailers. So, whatever the mattress type you should be more careful when you buy.

Answer 10

Looks like this bed does not have room for a boxspring so you will need to find a mattress that does not require a boxspring to make it work properly.
I would go down to your local mattress store and ask them what mattress you should use.
I know there are two types of boxspring systems. One type actually has springs in the boxspring the other type has no spring.
I have a beautyrest and it does not require a boxspring.

Answer 11

I bought a slatted bed from ikea and I chose whatever mattress I wanted. I got the hasselbeck and I love it. It really shouldnt matter and you have 30 days to exchange it if it doesnt work out for you. Just dont remove the plastic from the mattress you purchase :)

Good Luck