Hastens on platform bed
Feb 19, 2009 7:52 AM
Joined: Feb 19, 2009
Points: 4
Hello all,

I am shopping for new bedroom furniture and found a platform bed that I like.  I am considering purchasing a Hastens mattress and am wondering if anyone has a Hastens mattress on a platform bed frame (no box spring).  I know the mattress will feel firmer without the box spring, I'm just wondering how different it will feel with regard to responsiveness, etc.  I stopped in at a Hastens store and tried the 2000T and the Excelsior.  The sales person said that they sell many without the box spring and have had no complaints.  I plan to go back to the store and they will put the mattress on the floor so that I can get a better feel.  I appreciate your input.  Thank you.

 
Re: Hastens on platform bed
Reply #2 Feb 20, 2009 10:56 AM
Joined: Feb 19, 2009
Points: 4
JimBC,

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with placing a McRoskey on on a wood slat platform bed frame.  Oddly enough, we have a Queen McRoskey Gentle Firm (from when they had 5 different comfort levels instead of 4).  I love it, but now want to get a King on a slat platform frame, just because I like the low profile look.  Since McRoskey's tend to run firmer than Hastens, I figured it would be too firm on a platform. I was hoping a soft Hastens would be a different story.  I'm afraid you might be right about not using the box spring with the Hastens.  I've also had a shoulder injury since purchasing the McRoskey 4+ years ago, so I think I need that extra give. 

Thanks so much and good luck with your McRoskey - I hope you love it as much as we love ours. 

Re: Hastens on platform bed
Reply #3 Feb 20, 2009 1:25 PM
Joined: Feb 2, 2009
Points: 15
Karsha, you're welcome!  When you go back to the Hastens store, if the Excel feels too firm on the floor, try their Superia model.  It uses 15cm, 8-turn springs instead of the Excel's 13cm, 6-turn springs.  The extra coil height in the mattress will probably make much more of a difference on a platform bed.

You can always add a box spring later, if you find you need it.  Hastens was our first choice for a mattress (nothing beats cotton, wool and horsehair for comfort layers), but boy are they expensive!

Good luck, and please let us know how it works for you.

Jim

Re: Hastens on platform bed
Reply #4 Feb 24, 2009 7:37 AM
Joined: Feb 19, 2009
Points: 4
Jim - Thank you so much.  I will certainly add the Superia to my list when I return to Hastens.