do I need a boxspring?

[red101]

Yes guys, I have a OMF latex bed. I have the mattress on top of a slated futon frame. I am noticing that when I feel under the mattress it sags where there are no slat. Do i need to worry about that? And should i get a boxspring?

THANKS

 

[Iris]

I was wondering the same thing. we are planning on buying a latex mattress, and I am looking at bed frames right now. I am wondering whether or not to get a platform bed or one that uses a foundation. (actually we're looking at the BedWorks of Maine- saw them on the Savvy Mattress website.
Any thoughts or suggestions? I did like the looks of some of the ikea slatted bed bases:

SULTAN LAXEBY​

Slatted bed base: 39 slats of layer-glued birch, divided into 5 comfort zones, adjust to your body weight and increase the suppleness of the mattress.
any thoughts on that?
Thanx as always,
Iris

 

[bowser222]

absolutely need a foundation. A semi flex foundation or a flat top base will do. Foam will migrate through slats ruing the bed and shortening its life expectancy.

 

[budgy]

How far apart are these slats on the futon frame? Steel frame or wood?
The best bases for latex mattresses are slatted bases as they provide superior airflow, but the gaps are usually not more than 2~3 inches apart.

 

[GuyMakesSense]

Yes... you need something! Remember, when you are dealing with any type of non-metal support system, you need something to hold the layers of foam, air or water level, so the foam, air or water does all the work. I sell mattresses and am convinced that slats with less than 3" of space between them probably is enough for warranty purposes on almost every med, BUT, even putting a layer of cardboard over the slats would help keep any foam from pushing between the slats...
If you use plywood, just seal it and treat it before putting a mattress on top of it so that no mold can build up between the pieces....