Frequently Asked Questions
What is a mattress foundation?
A mattress foundation is a wooden frame typically with slats across the top designed to provide even, durable support for mattresses. These can take the place of box springs on bed frames to prevent damage to foam and hybrid mattresses.
What is the best foundation for a mattress?
The “best foundation” depends on the type of mattress you’re looking to support. Beds are made with different materials, and as a result, require different types of support. Mattresses with foam, such as latex and memory foam beds, require solid or slatted foundations—and when using slatted foundations, the slats should be no more than 3 inches apart.
Foam beds should not be paired with box springs because the uneven support can cause premature sagging and wear and tear to the foam layers.
Beds with coils, such as innersprings and hybrids, can be used with box springs, slatted, or solid foundations. However, we should note that hybrids with base layers of foam should not be paired with box springs.
Similarly, pillow-tilt articulation helps give your neck extra support when you raise your upper body. This feature lets you tilt your pillow forward, so that as you read or watch TV your head is still supported by your pillow.
Is an adjustable bed right for me?
An adjustable bed gives you more comfort options. You can raise your legs to take pressure off your lower back. And you can elevate your torso to read or watch TV with better support for your head and neck.
Plus the Amerisleep Adjustable Bed+ comes with built-in massage and other upgrades for even better rest and relaxation.
Do you need a bed base, mattress foundation, or adjustable bed?
Unless you’re placing your mattress on a platform bed, adjustable base, or the floor, you’ll probably need a mattress foundation to ensure your bed receives proper support. Mattresses need sturdy support to maintain the structural integrity of the layers and keep the sleeper comfortable.
Many mattress brands will require you to use a support system with your bed to meet warranty guidelines.
Is a mattress foundation the same as a box spring?
Mattress foundations and box springs both provide support for mattresses, but they are not one and the same. A box spring is a wooden frame with coils inside to provide bouncy support for your bed and absorb shock. While these work nicely with innersprings, their bounciness can cause damage to foam.
Mattress foundations are a wooden frame with slats to provide more solid support for mattresses. These are paired best with all-foam and hybrid mattresses.
Why are box springs no longer used?
Although box springs are still used, they’re just not as common as they once were. When traditional innerspring mattresses were the most popular bed sold, these were often an accessory that went along with them to keep your bed supported.
With the rise of new mattress technologies, innersprings are no longer as popular, and as a result, box springs are not as commonly used.
How much does a bed base cost?
Bed bases can vary in price depending on their materials and sleep-enhancing features. Our Mattress Foundation starts at $250, while our Adjustable Bed and Adjustable Bed+ start at $1100 and $1800, respectively.
What are the dimensions of the Amerisleep bed bases?
Our bed bases follow the same dimensions of standard mattress sizes to keep shopping simple. The dimensions of our Mattress Foundation are listed below.
**Our Mattress Foundation comes with removable legs, so while the frame itself is 8.5 inches tall, adding the attachable legs brings that height to 13.5 inches.
- Twin — 38" x 74"
- Twin XL — 38" x 80"
- Full — 54" x 75"
- Queen — 60" x 80"
- King — 76" x 80"
- California King — 72" x 84"
The dimensions of our Adjustable Bed are as follows:
**Our Adjustable Bed comes with removable 3-in-1 legs that can adjust between 3, 6 and 9 inches in height.
- Twin XL — 38” X 80”
- Queen — 60” X 80”
- King — 76” X 80”
- Cal King — 72” X 84”
- Split-King — 76” x 80" (2 pcs.)
The dimensions of our Adjustable Bed+ are as follows:
**Our Adjustable Bed+ comes with adjustable legs that can modify the height of your bed between 14 and 18 inches.
- Twin XL — 38” X 80”
- Full — 54” X 75”
- Queen — 60” X 80”
- Split-King — 76” x 80" (2 pcs.)
