Re: Mattress size problems


"Mike S." <littleboyblu87@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I need a new mattress and box spring for my bed but I've discovered a
> huge problem that I could use help with.
>
> My bed has a wooden frame where the box spring sits down in the frame.
> So the box spring must be a specific size or it won't fit. My bed
> originally came with a really cheap futon mattress and no box spring (I
> didn't buy the bed, it was a gift). So the problem is that the standard
> size twin mattress and box spring is one inch too wide for my frame. My
> frame measures 38"x75" and the standard is 39"x75", hence the problem.
>
> I refuse to get rid of the frame but I don't know what I should do
> about the box spring and mattress. The depth of the frame is about two
> inches or so. I thought that maybe I could take a *** of thick
> plywood or something, place it on top of the frame and secure it on
> with screws. Then just put the box spring and mattress on top of that.
> It would be a bit high but I don't have any other ideas.
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions? I don't think that many twin size
> mattresses or box springs come in anything smaller than 39"x75". I
> really don't want another futon mattress.
>

Well, a lot of stores will give you a free frame if you buy a mattress and
box spring. But if you look at the way many frames are constructed, you
will note that the frame actually contacts the box spring in a rather small
surface area. The frame holds the box spring on both sides. If you set a
box spring on top of a frame that is just a bit small, this should not be a
problem. (the box spring will be supported on the sides, though sitting up
a couple of inches higher) There are also some cross-braces on most frames
that contact the box spring. These seem to add rigidity to the FRAME more
than they support the box spring. But they run the width of the bed from
(left to right), generally near the 'top', 'middle' and 'bottom' of the bed.
Or, just three roughly evenly spaced cross-braces. But then, we're talking
about a twin sized box spring, so it may only need a couple of cross-braces.
If your measurements are accurate, I'd go to Home Depot and find a length of
wood 1" X 2" X 8'. Cut two pieces the width of the frame (38") and use them
as cross-braces. Place each about 18-24" from an end of the frame. Secure
them to the frame with wood screws. NOW you should have a pretty good
platform for a regular sized twin box spring to rest on. But you still have
a slight problem. You need to find a way to prevent the box spring from
"sliding", as it won't be boxed in by the frame, but rather resting on top
of it. The easiest solution might be to add a few more wood screws to
secure the box spring to the frame in several places. If necessary, find
some L shaped brackets to use. You might even make your own brackets by
bending an L shaped bracket. That is, screw the L-shaped bracket to the
outside of the frame. If the brackets extends beyond the box spring, bend
up the brackets to hold the box spring in place.

If you are worried about the brackets or anything else not looking quite
right, you can always get a bedskirt for the box spring. -Dave


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