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The perfect mattress is nothing without the perfect foundation to go with it. The right foundation will provide your mattress with the proper support, which will help your mattress last longer and perform better.
A bunkie board is a piece of material, usually made from a type of wood, that serves the purpose of going between your foundation (excluding adjustable bases) and mattress to provide additional support where needed.
Bunkie boards get their name from the fact that their original purpose was to provide support for bunk beds, which are not compatible with box springs. Bunkie boards provide support while allowing bunk beds to maintain the low profile necessary for them to function as a two-person unit.
Today, bunkie boards are widely used for all types of mattresses- twin, queen, and everything in between, in conjunction or instead of a traditional mattress foundation.
There are many benefits to adding a bunkie board to your bedroom set-up. It has a low profile, provides support, and is available in most mattress sizes.
Bunkie boards are a simple way to add more support to a sleep system that you already own, but there are other options and other types of foundations to consider. Some work in conjunction with a bunkie board while others replace the need of a bunkie board entirely. Read on to see a breakdown of different types of foundations and how they compare to bunkie boards and which option would be right for you.
Using a bunkie board is easy! All you have to do is slide the bunkie board between your mattress and your foundation to achieve extra comfort and support.
Bunkie boards and other high quality bed accessories can be found on our website or in our stores, and if it’s too late and a bunkie board just won’t cut it, Mattress Warehouse has a mattress for every body and everybody. With our bedMATCH® patented diagnostic sleep system you can make sure you’re getting the perfect mattress for you. There is a quiz available online or you can try the system hands-on in store. Be sure to stay up to date with us on social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok) for our most up-to-date deals.
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