Hastens on platform bed

[karsha]

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.

 

[JimBC]

Karsha, when you're talking about high-end traditional mattresses, chances are slim to none that you'll get the same comfort level without a box spring. We went the same route with McRoskey (see my other post from today for details), and on a wood slat platform their "Gentle" mattress was simply too firm, and toppers only made the situation worse.
You may be able to get away with it, if you're a back (or maybe stomach) sleeper. But for side-sleepers, the box spring is what provides that crucial 1-1.5" extra give for your shoulders. This is what prevents your shoulders from sitting too high (and as a result, your hips sinking too low) on the mattress.

 

[karsha]

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.

 

[JimBC]

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

 

[karsha]

Jim - Thank you so much. I will certainly add the Superia to my list when I return to Hastens.