It is usually built the same size as the mattress it will support and that s why you often are able to buy a mattress and box spring as a set when you buy a new mattress.
													
																	Mattresses that don t need a boxspring. 
									
	
		
	
																	Twin mattress 8 inch hybrid innerspring mattress in a box koorlian cool comfort mattress with breathable soft foam and pocket spring mattress twin size 180 night trial 4 8 out of 5 stars 97 159 99 159. 
																	If you choose to go without and set your bed on an uneven surface that does not provide adequate support it s likely that wear and tear on the mattress is going to occur faster than it would if your bed were on box. 
																	If you order a california king boxspring it ll come in the two pieces. 
																	Due to its supportive design any mattress can be placed directly on a platform bedframe without the need for a box spring or foundation. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Latex mattresses need more support than any box spring could give. 
																	Some manufacturers require the use of a bunkie board with slatted frames and traditional box springs. 
																	Adjustable foundations include powered hinges that allow you to raise and lower the head and foot of a mattress. 
																	You don t need to separately order two boxsprings. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	If you bought your mattress in the last 5 8 years you do not need a. 
																	Surprisingly many modern day mattresses that aren t sold by memory foam companies still require that you use a box spring if you would like for your warranty to remain valid. 
																	Putting your mattress on the floor without a frame or foundation can you put your mattress on the floor without a box spring or foundation. 
																	If the frame has slats however it is recommended that they be no more than 6 inches apart if you re using a memory foam mattress. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	The difference with other foundations is that you don t use a bunkie board on its own. 
																	The boxspring fulfills three needs. 
																	The coils you see in the box spring x ray photo above simply don t provide the rock solid support you ll need with a latex mattress. 
																	You don t need a box spring with a platform bed.