Submitted by Plastic-ashtray t3_10k9yrz in BuyItForLife
emmejm t1_j5q4gqj wrote
Reply to comment by 5spd4wd in Bed frame that isn’t particle board? by Plastic-ashtray
For how much weight the frame can hold once constructed. The ones in-store are often cheaper and less sturdy (really low weight limits) than the ones available online only, unless you’re going to a proper furniture store
5spd4wd t1_j5qep0c wrote
I think regular mattress stores have a few different grades of metal mattress supports but I'm not positive. I've been using my since at least 1992.
I know that Home Depot, Walmart, Wayfair, Lowe's, Target, et al do.
I've been using the same traditional style since I don't remember how far back and it's the original adustable type on rollers. I've never seen or heard of any weight issues. They come in adjustable lenths and heights. This type:
emmejm t1_j5qgo6y wrote
It depends on if you’re looking at a standard frame that requires a box spring or a platform style bed.
5spd4wd t1_j5qlr44 wrote
True. My feeling, although I don't have any personal experience, is that a platform bed without a box sping under the mattress would sit too low to be able to get out of comfortably. Especially if a person is heavy, has a bad back, or something like that.
emmejm t1_j5qu2zr wrote
There’s a lot more variety than there used to be with different height options
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