Super sturdy bed, especially great for merciless adult adventures, but add some slats
After spending way too long on a old box frame that clunked and rattled with every movement, I purchased this platform frame as it appeared to be one of the sturdiest on the market to go with a new mattress I bought. It comes in a big heavy box, and was packaged very well with foam to protect parts, it arrived without a hitch. Assembly is quite easy, only taking about 30 minutes.
I did add a dozen 1x3 slats going perpendicular to the metal bars, the metal bars on this are just too thin and spaced too far apart for modern hybrid foam type mattresses, the way it comes would actually void your mattresses warranty because of the wide spacing. Adds about $50, but well worth it for better support.
Pro tip: because of its sturdy construction you have metal base all the way around, watch the corners when you are walking around the bed barefoot because if you floss your toes on the bars, you will experience great agony as the solid metal construction is far more durable than your flimsy little toes. You only do that once or twice, and you will learn to be more careful.
But it really is a great frame, at this price you arent going to find anything more durable. My wife and I can now enjoy a good nights sleep, as well as perform sinful gymnastics on a bed that doesnt make a peep, nor make you question how much more abuse it will take until it collapses.
Super sturdy bed, especially great for merciless adult adventures, but add some slats
After spending way too long on a old box frame that clunked and rattled with every movement, I purchased this platform frame as it appeared to be one of the sturdiest on the market to go with a new mattress I bought. It comes in a big heavy box, and was packaged very well with foam to protect parts, it arrived without a hitch. Assembly is quite easy, only taking about 30 minutes. I did add a dozen 1x3 slats going perpendicular to the metal bars, the metal bars on this are just too thin and spaced too far apart for modern hybrid foam type mattresses, the way it comes would actually void your mattresses warranty because of the wide spacing. Adds about $50, but well worth it for better support. Pro tip: because of its sturdy construction you have metal base all the way around, watch the corners when you are walking around the bed barefoot because if you floss your toes on the bars, you will experience great agony as the solid metal construction is far more durable than your flimsy little toes. You only do that once or twice, and you will learn to be more careful. But it really is a great frame, at this price you arent going to find anything more durable. My wife and I can now enjoy a good nights sleep, as well as perform sinful gymnastics on a bed that doesnt make a peep, nor make you question how much more abuse it will take until it collapses.