Can pocket sprung mattress be put on slatted wooden bed frame?
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Hi - I bought a Habitat Euro King size bed frame some time ago in a sale, thinking that when I have enough money, I will buy a mattress from Habitat for it. Long story short, they have discontinued Euro Sizing. I currently have a very old 2400 18 yr old Relyon mattress which cost us the earth. I couldn't pay that amount of money again (newly divorced) but want to know if a mattress intended for divan can be put on Wooden Frame bed (it has no end, just head board if that helps at all). Thank you in advance for any help/information you can give. Rosie
Hi Rosie,
Thank you for your question.
There is no reason why a pocket sprung mattress cannot be placed upon a slatted bed frame. However, we always advocate placing some form of barrier, usually in the form of thin (3-5mm) MDF sheeting over the slats. This will make any mattress feel slightly firmer and will prevent ridging occurring as a result of the mattress dipping into the gaps between the slats. In addition, most slatted bases have a central support bar for the slats and without the barrier referred to, dipping and bulging in the centre of the mattress can occur.
I trust that this is of assistance to you, but if you require any further guidance or advice, particularly with regard to the suitability of one of our products for you, please call the office on 0161 437 4419.
Kind regards Julie
Hello, I am also trying to research this. I thought that the underside of the mattress required a breathable base so a solid sheet of MDF of plywood would not be advisable? It is my understanding that if this were done then holes need to be cut into the board, however I cannot find information recommending size or frequency of hole. Something i would like to know. Many thanks
Hi Robert,
Thank you for your comment. If you have a one sided foam type mattress we would recommend following the guidence by the manufacture as these mattresses are not very breathable and do require the additional ventilation caused by a slatted bed frame.
Our two sided mattresses that are turned over fully on a regular bases are fully breathable and are designed for a divan base. By boarding over a slatted bed frame you are essentially turning your bedframe into a platform divan. If you are still concerned with ventilation, you can cover your slats with pegboard which is similar to plywood but with holes in it.
I hope this helps and if you would like any further information or would like to discuss your individual needs, please do not hesitate to contact the office on 0161437 4419.
Kind Regards
Michaela
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