I have two mattresses that need a foundation. Looking at them online, they're around 100 dollars each. However looking at how they're built, it appears they're just some wood slats on a simple frame. Am I missing something as to why they're so expensive? Here's the woodworking part. If I do build one myself, does the thickness of the slats make a difference? I'm considering just using 2x4s, as they're good enough and cheaper than 1x material at my local store. I have a metal bed frame, so just need something for my mattresses. Puckdropper

The mattress provides the comfort, the box spring provides the support for the mattress. I agree with you that any hard surface will suffice for the mattress. It's function is to prevent the mattress from sagging. Search online and you'll find many ideas people have used to support their mattress. I was just viewing pallet projects and a few used them for their bed.

wrote in news: In some cases the wood slats act as springs. Puckdropper

Bed Foundation - Am I missing something?

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Puckdropper 6 years ago

DerbyDad03 wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@googlegroups.com:

Thanks. We're currently using a Queen bed here, and need some extra room. The mattresses I have are Twin XL, so I'd need either a pair of Twin XL foundations or a King foundation.

Doing a bit more research, it looks like I can make a 16x80 (I will measure!) box that will go between my two queen foundations and give me the extra width I need. The nice thing about that is I probably already have the materials I need, so I don't have to buy anything.

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Puckdropper 6 years ago

snipped-for-privacy@notreal.com wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com:

In some cases the wood slats act as springs.

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