Mattress directly on top of a slatted bed?

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corwin

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why would i use a box spring on a bed that's designed not to use one?
More comfortable and raises the bed surface higher off the floor...maybe it's just because I'm over 6' but having a bed that low would suck. And I've never heard of one being "designed" not to use a box spring...well, except for water beds
 

ElFenix

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More comfortable and raises the bed surface higher off the floor...maybe it's just because I'm over 6' but having a bed that low would suck.

it's the same comfort level and mine is designed at the right height. it's not like the mattress is just sitting on the floor.
 

corwin

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it's the same comfort level and mine is designed at the right height. it's not like the mattress is just sitting on the floor.
Comfort is perception, I prefer box springs and can feel the difference, you may not...and the "right height" can be preference too I guess, mine is almost 3' high, any less feels like it might as well be on the floor
 

Colt45

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More comfortable and raises the bed surface higher off the floor...maybe it's just because I'm over 6' but having a bed that low would suck. And I've never heard of one being "designed" not to use a box spring...well, except for water beds

The slats are the boxspring equivalent on a slat bed. That's the whole point of them.
 

zCypher

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mattress that doesn't suck on top of something else that doesn't suck is fine.

damn, I need to find me a new bed.
 

Leros

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it's the same comfort level and mine is designed at the right height. it's not like the mattress is just sitting on the floor.

My new slatted bed is actually higher than any bed I've ever had before.

This is the bed I got:
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