Do I need a Box Spring? - Bunkie Board vs Box Spring
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.พ. 2019
- In this video, I explain whether or not you need a box spring or a bunkie board (or neither). Sometimes It can be very confusing to determine if you need anything -- but you have to put SOMETHING on your bed frame, right? You can't just put your mattress directly on those 3 or 4 crossbars, right? So what do you put your mattress on? How does a box spring or bunkie board fit in? Do I need a box spring for a bed in a box?
Here are 3 examples of Bunkie Boards:
Zinus "Gulzar" Bunkie Board: amzn.to/2sZXPl4
Zinus "Deepak" Wood Bunkie Board: amzn.to/2HMIA9j
Spinal Solutions 1.5" Split Bunkie Board: amzn.to/2Ttfkpu
Here are 3 examples of Box Springs:
Zinus 4" Low Profile Bi-Fold Foundation: amzn.to/2MNNdPj
Classic Brands Instant Foundation (low or high): amzn.to/2MN85pU
Amazon Basics Steel Foundation: amzn.to/2HRjnKZ
My full video review of the Gulzar Bunkie Board: • Zinus Gulzar Bunkie Bo...
The platform bed in this video (which I reviewed previously): • Zinus Olivia Metal and...
DreamCloud Mattress Review (the mattress in this video): • DreamCloud Hybrid Matt...
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I finally understood this, thank you!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
@@dugroz do you need the springboard with the bedframe?
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Finally! Someone that breaks it down simple!!! You are a king
Thank you!
Seriously, I've been watching so many videos and none of them helped me. I just bought a bed that has a frame built-in, then I bought a King size ghost bed flex with the foundation. It's so high that my sheets don't cover the foundation. I felt like something was wrong because it looks weird. Now I know that I don't need it. Your video was excellent. Thank you so much.
This was EXACTLY what I needed to know! Thank you! You explained it in such a simple, easy to understand manner!
Very clear and easy to understand…yet thorough and informative. Thank you 🙏🏾
What you can do, is measure your bed, go to Home-Depot, and request 20 Planks measurements of 2x5x20. Set them up, and you're done.
Sounds like a good DIY tip! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Thanks for the great idea. Do I need legs to support the planks?
Can't you just put it on plywood?
You can works well too
Thank you. Ivan been debating for about 6 months on rather I could use this particular foundation This video really helped me a lot
Thank you for this video. We have the same type of sleigh bed frame, so will probably go with the Gulzar Bunkie Board. Very helpful!
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This is a really good video for understanding a box spring. Thank you so much
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Thank you so much for this video , I’ve been searching for a video like this 🤗
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Thanks for the informative video!
Extremely helpful! Thank you
Thank you for the clarification!
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Thanks!
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This video was very helpful....now I just have to figure out the inches I prefer in my foundation
Excellent information! Thank you very much !!
I been searching solution for new purple hybrid 4 matress and new bedroom set and this sets the recod straight on what I need. THANK YOU!
Glad it helped!
Great simple video....
The exact video I needed
Thank god for videos like this. I appreciate this walk through step by step! It helped a lot choosing what “foundation” I was going to buy or use :)
Glad it was helpful!
The best video explaining my problem thank you so much
Hi Dugroz, Thanks for the review about box springs vs bunkie boards. Good info. My question: I have a beautiful queen headboard and footboard with frame. I would like to get a king mattress but worry that the headboard would look "narrow." My question: Would it be feasible to buy a king size bunkie board and attach it to the side rails of my existing queen bed frame rails? I know the king mattress is about 15.75" wider than a queen so it's 8" on either side -- but with the king bunkie board, the larger mattress would be supported. What do you think? Thank you. SK
My husband and I are both heavy and have a bed similar to the one in the video. Ours has a lot of wood planks going acroos but makes a lot of noise would addimg the plywood like you did or getting a metal foundation solve this issue. Excellent video.
Hello Ylena! I hate to say it, but if your wooden bed is that noisy now, I doubt adding either would solve it (adding plywood or a bunkie board just lays something on top of the already noise bad frame) You can try to tighten all the nuts and bolts, which might help, otherwise, may have to start from scratch.
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Hi! Great video I hope you can help me. So i bought a bunkie board for my queen size mattress. The board is cover with a cloth but IT MAKES NOISE” 😫...what can I do? I have isolated the mattress and checked EVERYTHING On the bed frame. It is the board....I am not sure why,
Could it be humidity? How can I fox it? I was even thinking of using a memory foam topper im between the bed and the bunky board. Any thoughts?
Thanks very much great information
I have an all memory foam mattress and I wondering what’s the best way to support it.
I've tried some of these solutions for my c1910 heavy brass bedframe, so far they've all broken within a year. One of the issues is the narrowness of the metal side-rails, also there are no center support bars. At this point I'm about to give up and just make a nautical rope webbing for it instead. At least I know the frame is sturdy, lol.
Yeah, I don't think modern box springs and bunkie boards are assured to work with a 1910's bed frame! But it's awesome that you have one!
Question: The original slats and "feet" - there were 6 - on my king sized bed broke. I bought a bunkie board as a replacement. I like how high my bed is so I plan to use the box spring on top. Can I use just the bunkie board? Do I need to add feet to make it more sturdy?
Thank so much!!! Great job!!!
So the plywood bars I have going across the frame doesnt have support in the middle. Would I be able to just throw a bunkie board over it?
My bed is like the platform bed at timestamp 2:12. I previously had a 9” box spring but it was too high and actually scraped the edge of my siderail
Are platform beds not meant for box springs? Should I get a low profile box spring instead or should I get one of the options you mentioned?
I don’t want to purchase something unless it actually works because my slats practically sit right on top of the side rail.
Never had a bed like this before and I guess as a 23 year old I probably should’ve asked a bit more on this type of bed
How about putting two high mattress on the floor , that way it raises the height too and floor dsnt let it sag
I have a platform bed with the slat how can I make it stronger the slats always come out when u lay on it or even just sitting on it ..would a bunkie board help with that ??
Super helpful, thank you!
Super easy, barely an inconvenience!
Thanks straight to the point
Thanks for sharing!
You are welcome! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Thanks for the video!
Thank you so much for this video!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
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Question: Where would you get the center support legs? I have been looking for replacements and I not not found any. I appreciate the help!
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What size plywood would i need to replace a queen box spring?
Ugh thanks, years of not getting it. Thank you!
Glad I could help!
Very helpful thank you. I have same situation with dreamcloud mattress don't want my bed too high. Now I know what to get.
Super!
Can I buy a low profile 4 inches box spring and put it on my crossbar bed frame, my wife is 5’2 and our bed is 32 inches of the ground want to make it lower
Pretty good vid 👍🏽
thanks!
Thank you for this video.
So nice of you
sir thank you for this video.. i wish school teaches us this but they don't.
Glad it was helpful for you!
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Wow! 2,000 views! Thanks all!
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@@dugroz 7k.
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where can i get those support stakes at the bottom?
It’s very informative, thanks. I have a 14inch mattress that I intend to use on a bed similar to yours in the video but with 3 slats only. Will the zinus gulzar be a good foundation or should I look for something that has wooden slats?
I don't think it matters much either way (wood vs. metal). The Gulzar would be a little lower to the ground since it adds no height. If you want some thing a little taller, might consider a 4" tall box spring like this one -- amzn.to/38CIn1I - just measure and go for it!
:) Thanks for watching.
I don't know, those metal bars being four inches apart don't seem like they would solidly support the mattress enough to prevent sagging in between over time.
I have a queen size platform bed, that came with wood slats that keeps coming out of the frame,when I'm sleeping or sitting on the bed. Can I use a junkie board in place of the stats?
If your slats keep coming out, I doubt a bunkie board would fix your problem. Note that the bunkie board sits on top of the slats. Sounds like those slats need to be screwed in place. Of course, it depends on the bed frame. There are some that have a "lip" around the edge the bunkie board could rest on. If you order from Amazon, remember you have 30 days to return the item if it does't work.
Thank you so much sir
does the plywood option...prevent air flow thru the bottom...shortening the life of the matress...causing bad smells etc?
It was no problem for us, your mileage may vary.
Hi there! I found your bedroom informative although I’m still in need of advise about my mattress dilemma. I have a traditional bed frame which requires some sort o foundation. Last week I purchased a 9in box plus a 15.75 (very high mattress) and my bed is dangerously high and looks ridiculous. I’m cannot return the mattress or box and paid over 3k so parting with it it’s not an option 1 week later. I’m afraid buying a bunnies board alone will still show a major gap from top of mattress to the headboard. Not sure what to do and hope you can offer advice. Thank you in advance!
Years ago I had the same problem of a too thick foundation so I simply cut back the fabric and sawzalled the wood frame to the thickness I wanted and stapled back the extra fabric sidewalls.
thank you you saved my back
If we have a typical box spring to support a queen size mattress do I still need the few strips of wood ‘cross bars’ to sit the bod springs on or does the box spring itself sit on the side rails of the side bed frame without any of the cross bars.
Well, that depends on the bed frame itself. Some have a "lip" around the edge that that whole box spring can go on. If not, then you need the cross bars. Thanks.
You NEED the crossbars to hold the siderails parallel. Suggest screwing the crossbars to the siderails as well.
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Can’t I use my old frame rails?
So why use the bunkie board, could you just add more wooden slats to the bedframe? We have a Sterns and Foster king mattress that is very heavy and when placed on box springs it’s too high off the ground. Thought about adding slats all the way across and removing the box springs, currently there are four or five slats and they have feet and are screwed into the bedframe.
You could do that; by adding more slats you are essentially just "making you own" bunkie board equivalent. Some people might feel fine doing that, some people may not be "handy" enough or have enough time so would rather just buy one!
I bought a metal platform bed frame from amazon(with metal slats) and a $150 memory foam mattress from Walmart. I added a mattress topper to it and it has made it more comfortable but I feel like it could use more support. Should I buy a box spring and put it underneath?
Hi Matt, good question. I'm not sure, but I wonder if maybe the lack of support has more to do with it being a $150 Walmart mattress than the lack of a box spring. Here's a way to test it out: Take the mattress and put it directly on the floor (can't get anymore support than a flat floor!) and sleep on it there for 2-3 days. If that makes a difference in the "support feel," then yes! Get a box spring (There are some links in my description) or a flat board with some holes it in. If this test doesn't make a difference, then you know it's a problem with the mattress.
Hope that helps!
dugroz thanks! I will try that out. I think it may have to do with the space between the metal crossbars.
@@Convexhull210 So did it work?
Biplav Shrestha I think I should get a different mattress
@@biplav32 actually I think it might be the space between the slats that's the problem.
Question: My bed is a sleigh-bed like yours, looked nearly identical when you had no mattress or another support level beneath it. What happened to mine, is the three or four wooden slats and the legs in the middle got all messed up, snapped apart, etc. So what I did was replace the wooden system with a metal system I found on AMZ. Seems to be good first level support, but now the bunkie boards I have on top (I say bunkie boardS because there are two on my king size bed, two twins I think make a king), but now those bunkie boards are squeaky. When I put my hand between the mattress and bunkie board and press down I can hear a pretty loud squeak too, especially if I press down where there are no slats. Sounds like the squeaking is probably in the bunkie board setup itself and not between the bunkie board and the slats. What's my best replacement option to make it stop? I'd love to hear a few options if you don't mind. You seem pretty informative.
Also, what are the chances of the replacement (like a metal one) not fitting? I remember once going to the mattress store and falling in love with some sort of reclining/positioning bed base, but they said it wouldn't fit in my current sleigh bed. So are there limitations with support systems?
If your bunkie boards are metal, one thing to try that is low cost is to get a lubricant with teflon (like this one) - amzn.to/2jJY9mK and spray all the parts that connect (all the joints). That really worked for me. If they're wood, then for a replacement I'd look at something metal like the one in this video. I doubt the metal ones wouldn't fit, but can't say for sure. Just remember, if you buy on Amazon, you have 30 days to return them if it doesn't work out!!!
dugroz thanks. I’ll start looking into it.
More than likely, it’s squeaking because your bunkie boards were made with a piece of cardboard inside, stapled on top of your slats, and it’s squeaking in the empty space of the slats. Some people will say that cardboard inside a box is a sign of a cheap box. I disagree. I think it’s due to not enough slats inside causing the card board to sink and shift around.
Also, king mattresses require two boxes. Width of a twin, length of a queen.
A box doesn’t bend like a mattress, so a one piece king box would be challenging if not impossible get into some locations
Are there any slats platform bed that you know of with slat spaces of 2 inches or less? Looking for a King size.
None that I'm aware of. Sorry.
If there is significant distance between the metal slats of a platform bed, could non-bendable, thick, laminate flooring be used in the place of plywood or a bunkie board for supporting a foam mattress?
Honestly, I have no idea. Never tried it. Good luck!
The least amount of space you have between slats, and the wider the slat, the better. This is especially true for a foam mattress. The best thing in the world is to have a solid top for a mattress to sit on. But it’s more costly to produce, so you don’t see it. The cheaper the foundation, the wider the spacing and thinner width of slats.
We build ours at about 31/2 “ spacing, 21/2” wide slat. Best we can do to be competitive.
Spacing will throw your spring and/or foam all out of wack, and will definitely ruin memory foam if you have a double sided Matt.
And, double sided is the way to go, no matter what a salesman tells you. There’s several reasons why on that subject
So can I just use the planks? These are really cool and nice but they seem to add more support which I don't think I'd need.
That what I need my wood that came with my bed is to thin and those 3 little legs that comes down the middle of my bed the support each cross bar wood keeps breaking off some I guess I be heading to get some 2x 4 planks wood for support
Can I ask what I can buy to make the height of my bed rise in addition to the box spring and mattress? I have two sets of box springs currently and it’s just a bit too high.
Try a bed riser, like this - amzn.to/35RmNJQ
Im having issues with my box springs, it makes too much noise after time and I wanted to try something new. Is a bunkie board useful in minimizing sound? Let me know, thanks!
Sounds like you just need something new. Probably doesn’t matter if it’s a Bunky board versus a boxspring from a sound perspective
very helpful.
Great! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
I have an antique bed with the old type mattress and box springs. I want to buy a new mattress. Can I put plywood on the box springs and still use it?
yes
Thanks for not being a salesman!
Hoping you see this tho I’m years late. I have a metal sleigh bed previously had a traditional box spring but it broke now looking to replace it need serious support as my bf is a husky man will metal bunkie boards be the best option?
Wood glue and clamps may be a cheap fix
I have a beauty rest innerspring mattress on a slatted platform bed. The slats are 3.5 inches apart. I find I wake up with hip and leg pain. Is there something I can add to correct this?
Hi Bethel! Thanks for watching. My "best guess" is that the problem isn't with the slats, and being 3.5 in apart is OK ... especially for an innerspring mattress. My guess is that the mattress is just not comfortable. How old is it? You could try a mattress topper such as this: th-cam.com/video/jrc_Dm10Kz8/w-d-xo.html
@@dugroz Hi Thank you for your reply I feel so lost with this lol. Just got the mattress and it was on a box spring previously, But the frame underneath broke so we got rid of the boxspring and are now using the platform. Maybe my body just needs to adjust from the change from a boxspring to a platform with slats. The mattress was purchased in October and its a beauty rest pillow top so its pretty thick. Waking up with some hip pain so I thought maybe i needed to add a bunkie board or something for support underneath. My back feels a lot better from the change but for some reason its like i feel the hardness of the slats on my legs.
@@bethelsabin5365 Hi, did you find something that worked for you?
I have a box spring/foundation on my bed with a mattress on top of that, the frame is pretty low though and I want my mattress to sit higher (box spring doesn’t add much height) would I get another box spring?
I would recommend getting a new, taller box spring rather than adding a second one. Thanks for watching!
@@dugroz awesome, thank you! Very informative video!
Sorry I’m soooo late! What if my wooden slats are broken, what should i do to avoid buying a new bed?
Search Amazon for replacement wooden slats
I hope you have a solution....I just bought a Casper Queen wave hybrid. We got a bed frame at Ikea that came slanted slats, the Hauga bed frame....we feel discomfort, do you think it's the bed frame/slats? Should we change the them?....we just want to get an opinion...
What do you mean "came slanted slats?" Are the slats bowing downwards?
@@dugroz sorry about that....yes they are.
What I meant was the slats bowing upward, where if I were to lie down they support the weight, once I get off, they go back to the bow position
So for a queen split box spring what do I need I’ve been hearing about the box springs sliding or slipping through the bars? Idk how that would look I need help haha
Sorry, I'm not 100% sure what you're asking . . . but if you have a queen split box spring, then you already have what you need! Just put the mattress on that. Hope that helps.
I’m guessing when the box spring starts to move around it’ll fall between the bars idk how that would happen unless the frame is bigger.. This is my first time knowing what’s a platform and a panel bed haha
Ok, I think I get it now. You need to make sure the main bars in your box spring are perpendicular to the cross bars on the bed frame, not parallel. And, make sure the box spring is the right size. If you don't have the right size, that could be a problem. Thanks!
don't have this but am very interested in purchasing ...
Great video, Just curious what was your motivation for creating such a detailed and thorough video on box springs?
Well, my channel is about mattress reviews, etc (which I stumbled into) and I saw a trend that the videos on bed frames were moderately popular. Honestly, before I started doing that I didn't even know what a bunkie board was, so I figured others would want to know too! Thanks for commenting!
Because there’s people like me who have no idea what’s going on with my bed, and how to set it up.
Great video
Quick question , do you need a bunkie board to place the box spring?
Nope. Bunkie board OR box spring. not both. thanks for watching!
Wish i had seen this sooner my slats are all broken
At 2:00, you said “click on the link in the description” for platform bed. I can’t find it.
The platform bed in this video (which I reviewed previously): th-cam.com/video/2aliS-xLnNk/w-d-xo.html
So you could put the mattress directly on to plywood?
Doesn't the plywood need some holes, so the mattress can "breath"?
Holes would be good.
This was so helpful thank you! What about for a FOAM MATTRESS though?
If you use a good bunkie board or box spring, it should be fine.
Would the Bunkie board good on a Metal bed frame?
Yes, it went on mine. I would measure first as a precaution.
thanks
Absolutely! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Can I get this bunkie board that fits well into my queen size bed
Yes!
Hi have you noticed and Squeaking noise in the frame?
I don't have that frame anymore, sorry.
Will this hold up for rough loving ya kno what I’m Tlkn bout
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If she from the city yes, if she from the hood no
...A lot of people put a bunkie board on top of slats on a platform bed.
video was recorded in 2004, he waited until 2019 to post it lol thanks for the good info
thanks for this helpful video. can you put a bunkie board over curved slats? it's SO annoying because ALL of the bedframes with headboards have curved slats, and these will void the warranty on your mattress! no bloody idea why they don't just make FLAT slats for ALL beds!!
No, sorry, a bunkie board won't work with curved slats
@@dugroz i really appreciate your quick reply, as i'll be going to the store to see a bedframe later today. what a shame! how can i change curved slats to flat?
I want to put my box spring directly on the floor with my mattress on top, can I do that?
Yes.
Not good for ventilation. It is really important that the base where the matras is on has around 50%openess for ventilation of the matrass.
What size is your bed?
Queen
Tempur-pedic mattresses, though, require solid foundation .. not slats like this.
I have a bunkie board and one of the woods broke. But it sits inside a leather encasing. So can i undrill the screws and put a metal frame in it instead? Like would it even fit please?
th-cam.com/video/zRdSSw3WdY8/w-d-xo.html
this is the link of an example of the bed I'm referencing to.
Hi Mimi, ... unfortunately there is no way for me to know without being there in person to look and measure!!!
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Totally understood. Thanks 😉
Yea, do not put a mattress over this. I learned the hard way last night and had to finish sleeping on the couch lol
Oy! 😄
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Sorry. As you may know, I don't have any control over which advertisements TH-cam places on my videos.
dugroz I understand. I know skipping the ad hurts your monetary gains.