MDF for bedframe to make it firmer
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Hi I have a king size bed frame with sprung slats, approx 60 x 8mm and a 5 firm rating pocket sprung mattress, which I purchased back in May last year Admittedly I made the error of trying the matress in a divan rather than a sprung slatted bed Overall I find that there is too much give in the slats and matress and have ended up with a bed that is too soft I too have suffered from the central dipping issue and will use your MDF solution I'm looking for a firm bed and wanted your advice on whether or not in addition to the MDF, if increasing the bed slats to 12mm or solid slats would give me the desired results Thanks & regards Michael >
Hi Michael,
Thank you for getting in touch.
The type of base that you put your mattress on will make your mattress feel slightly different for example, placing a mattress on a sprung divan will soften the overall feel of the mattress slightly.
When using a slatted base the gaps between the slats should not exceed 3" as this will allow the mattress to sink between the gaps and cause problems with your mattress. If the gaps between the slats exceed 3" we advise that you board over the base using a 3-5mm piece of MDF or Plywood, essentially turning the slatted base in to a platform top. We also advise this as a solution to the ridge caused by the center support bar on a sprung slatted base.
Placing a mattress on top of a platform divan will slightly firm up the overall feel of the mattress.
If boarding over your base does not provide you with the preferred feel it may be that the mattress just isn't firm enough for you.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact the office on 0161 437 4419.
Kind regards,
Amy.
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