Mainstays 7 Easy Assembly Smart Box Spring, Twin - Nice-Pay (2024)

FAQs

What is a smart box spring? ›

Years ago, Zinus pioneered the SmartBase® to replace your cumbersome box spring and frame with one slim and streamlined foundation that effortlessly supports and even extends the life of your mattress.

Typically, box springs come fully assembled, so you would just place it where you want it.

Sleeping on a bed without a box spring won't harm you, but it might affect the mattress's longevity, especially if it's an innerspring type. Without the shock absorption a box spring provides, the mattress might sag prematurely.

For many mattresses today, it's not necessary to use a box spring for support. Some mattresses, like memory foam and latex, could be best suited to a platform bed that uses wood slats to create a stable, flat surface.

Yes. As a matter of fact, a king size mattress and box spring set is composed of three pieces: a king mattress (6'6” wide by 80” long) and 2 twin width, extra length box springs (each 3'3” wide by 80” long).

The purpose of an alternative to box springs is to provide your mattress with the same amount of support. A platform base, slatted base or adjustable base can each be a solid and supportive alternative if you'd rather not use traditional box springs.

Most modern mattresses including mattresses in a box do not require a box spring. In fact, traditional box springs don't provide the rigid support needed for many newer foam and latex beds. Box springs are primarily designed for use with coil-based mattresses.

In general, there are two different options for covering a box spring bed: Either a fitted sheet is used to cover only the topper, or a sheet with an extra-high seam is used to enclose the mattress and topper together.

Both sides of the box spring are covered in material. The tricky thing is which side comes up and which one comes down. When you do that the mattress does not have enough support and you sink in the mattress. The side of the mattress that has a thicker material and more slats needs to be up.

Are you supposed to put a box spring on a bed frame? ›

The type of bed frame you have is also a big factor. If you have a solid or slatted platform bed, you can likely skip the box spring or foundation altogether. Collapsible metal frames or bed frames where the slats are not close enough together will usually require a box spring.

Description. This smart spring is made of a special alloy of equal parts nickel and titanium, commonly termed a shape memory alloy. It can be bent out of shape and, when heated, it springs back into its original 'remembered' shape.

The purpose of a box spring is to support a mattress and elevate it off the ground at a comfortable height. They also improve airflow to help keep the mattress cooler. A box spring absorbs the impact of tossing and turning and helps reduce wear and tear on a mattress sitting directly on a metal or wooden frame.

By absorbing the impact of your body weight and movements, a box spring helps to reduce the stress and wear on the mattress itself. This not only preserves the mattress's shape and structure but also prevents premature sagging and deterioration, ultimately prolonging its usable life.

Split box springs are just what they sound like: box springs with two halves. They're made in two sections that, when put together, account for the full size of your mattress. The two halves make a split box spring easier to transport. This is especially helpful if you have a queen- or king-sized bed.