Bed Foundation - Am I missing something?

Puckdropper · 2020-04-21T06:01:59+00:00

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