What thickness of MDF do you recommend for the base?
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What thickness of MDF do you recommend and where's best to buy it?
B and q only have larger sizes. .
Hi Steve,
Thank you for your enquiry on our website. We would recommend 3 to 5mm thick of either MDF or Plywood to board over slats that have a space greater than 3 “. This is because the springs in a pocket sprung mattress will settle in the gaps causing ridging. This means you will not get the correct support and over time your mattress will be damaged. If the gap is less than 3” then an old blanket or duvet will help cushion the mattress and prevent indentation from the slats. We do not recommend slatted bases for foam mattresses.
MDF and Plywood are available at most DIY stores, there is no reason you need an expensive piece from timber merchant.
If you would like to discuss this or anything else call our friendly team on 0161 250 9746. Our office hours are 8 am – 8 pm Monday to Friday and 10 am – 4 pm Saturday and Sunday.
Kind Regards
Michaela
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The photograph above this leave a reply shows wooden slats not being completely covered by a mdf/plywood sheet. I have solid slats with a centre support running end to end. Unfortunately some of the solid slats have gaps exceeding 3 inches. Is it okay to not fully employ a complete full area where a new mattress needs to to be fitted ?
Thanks & regards. Tim. Churchdown Gloucestershire
Hi Tim,
Thank you for placing your comment relating to a solid slatted base.
As the gaps between the slats are greater than 3 inches, you will need to board the entire base with either MDF or hardboard. This does not need to very thick anything between 3mm-5mm will suffice. Unfortunately as the gaps between the slats are quite large, if you do not board the base over, your mattress could eventually form between the gaps causing you to lose support.
Should you require further advice, please take a look at the article on our website relating to mattresses for slats and slatted bed bases found under the heading ‘ Sleep Advice’ which provides an image of how to board your base over completely.
I hope this assists.
Kind regards
Julie Collier
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