Question 1

What is a box spring?

Accepted Answer

A box spring is a supportive base that sits between a mattress and the bed frame. Traditionally it is a wood frame filled with steel springs and wrapped in fabric, which gives an innerspring mattress a little extra give and raises the bed to a comfortable height. Today the term box spring is often used for any fabric-covered base, including modern foundations that use rigid slats instead of springs.

Question 2

Do I need a box spring with my mattress?

Accepted Answer

A box spring is needed when a bed frame has open rails and nothing to support the mattress, or when a taller bed height is desired. Platform beds and frames with closely spaced slats already provide support and do not require one. Foam and hybrid mattresses generally do better on a solid foundation than a springy box spring, so it is worth checking the mattress manufacturer's recommendation before deciding.

Question 3

What is the difference between a box spring and a foundation?

Accepted Answer

A true box spring contains coils that flex slightly under the mattress, while a foundation is a rigid box with wood slats or a solid surface. Foundations provide firmer, more even support and are the standard base sold with most new mattresses because memory foam and hybrid models need that stability. Box springs are still a good fit for some traditional innerspring mattresses that were designed to be paired with them.

Question 4

What is a low profile box spring?

Accepted Answer

A low profile box spring is a shorter version, usually about four to five inches tall compared with about nine inches for a standard box spring. It offers the same support but keeps the overall bed lower, which is helpful with today's thicker mattresses that can be 12 to 16 inches tall. Low profile box springs are also popular with shorter sleepers and anyone who prefers a lower, more modern bed height.

Question 5

When should I replace my box spring?

Accepted Answer

A box spring should be replaced when it sags, creaks, has broken slats or springs, or is more than about ten years old. Setting a new mattress on a worn box spring can cause the mattress to sag early and may void its warranty. Mattress Warehouse sells box springs and foundations in standard and low profile heights for every mattress size, including split versions that are easier to carry up narrow stairs.

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What is a box spring?

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What is a low profile box spring?

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