A solid support beneath a mattress makes the mattress feel firmer. A comfortable mattress is key to a good night's sleep, which is key to the quality of your day. A mattress that is too soft for your liking may cause aches and pains or result in a less-than-restful night. Firm up that sagging nightmare by placing a bed board beneath it. Bed boards come in all shapes and sizes, some designed for use between a mattress and box spring, some with just a mattress. You can also make the bed board yourself from plywood, firming up that saggy situation once and for all. The Plywood Sandwich Solution Plywood cut to the size of the mattress acts as a do-it-yourself mattress support that fits between mattress and box spring, making a mattress firmer. This comes in handy for a mattress that's too soft overall, or for a mattress or box spring that sags in some areas due to age. Measure the mattress and cut a sheet of 3/8-inch plywood to the same size; this may require two sheets of plywood if the bed is queen size or larger.
To achieve curved corners matching the mattress, set the mattress atop the cut plywood, trace the corners, then saw along the traced lines. Sand the board and edges smooth to prevent snagging or splinters, wipe the dust away and then set it on the box spring with the mattress on top. Mattress-Only Support System If your mattress has no box spring as support -- for instance, a foam or latex mattress designed for use without the box springs, or on a platform bed designed for just a mattress, plywood comes to the rescue once again. Remove the mattress from the bed frame and measure the inner frame area upon which the mattress rests. Cut the plywood to size, then place it in the frame bottom. Depending on the frame type, you may wish to bolt the plywood down by drilling holes through both the plywood and frame. If the bed has slats to support the mattress, set the plywood atop the slats or remove the slats entirely. Hinging on Comfort Some premade bed boards are hinged, designed to use with adjustable beds such as hospital beds or home-based versions with head- and foot-raising capabilities.
These are available in hospital supply stores in various sizes compatible with common mattress models. Some versions are thin and fold up, accordion style. Hinged or folding bed boards are designed for use between the mattress and box spring. Bunky Board Bolster A bunky board -- a foam-covered, thin support typically used for bunk beds and platform beds -- works much like plywood to make a mattress feel firmer. These are sold in shops that sell bunk beds and come in standard bunk bed and platform bed sizes, such as twin, full and queen. : How to Use a Bed BoardAdvanced Inc.: Is Your Bed Too Soft? Photo Credits Image Source/Stockbyte/Getty Images Suggest a CorrectionBedInABox™ has eliminated any risk to you. If after trying our mattress for 60 days, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you may simply call us for a RMA number (Return Merchandise Authorization number) and we will begin processing your mattress return. We do not charge a restocking fee or a reshipping fee on our mattresses.
You have from the 60th day to the 120th day to request a RMA number. Please take the full 60 days to get used to your new mattress. Note: We don’t accept RMA requests until after a full 60 day trial, nor do we accept exchanges for another mattress. delivers a high-quality mattress that will fit your specific needs and help you get a better night’s rest. Ordering the correct size, model, and thickness of a mattress is the responsibility of the customer. Please measure your bed frame or platform and make sure you order the correct size. We do not accept returns for incorrectly ordered mattresses. If you have any doubts, please contact our Sleep Specialists and we can help you pick out the correct size mattress. reserves the right to NOT sell a mattress to a customer who has previously returned one. has never and will never re-sell a mattress which has been returned to us. Foundation Return Policy:Mattress foundations may be returned within the 120 day trial period. This product is subject to a $50 shipping charge and a 20% restocking fee.
Foundations must be returned clean and include all pieces to qualify for a refund. No, we use foam that will not be damaged by compression. We have done extensive testing to make sure our mattresses completely rebound once they are removed from the box and packaging. Please note: we recommend decompressing the mattress before 30 days. All memory foam mattresses are designed to work on a flat, sturdy, non-spring foundation. We highly recommend purchasing a foundation made specifically for memory foam mattresses. Using an inadequate foundation will void the mattress warranty. All foundations, platform beds, & adjustable beds we offer are qualified foundations. If you choose to use your existing box springs, it must be flat, sturdy, and not have spaces wider than 5 inches on the surface. If you can press the foundation down with your hand, it is not sturdy enough. If it is nice and sturdy, but has spacing on the top surface wider than 5 inches, you can use a piece of 3/8 inch plywood on top of your box springs to cover the gaps.
Here is a link to our memory foam foundations. If you have any questions please contact us. Yes, all of our foams are CertiPUR-US® certified, which means they do not contain any harmful chemicals. For more information, visit CertiPUR-US®. Typically, orders are shipped within two business days of receipt. Please view the FedEx map to determine approximately how long it will take FedEx to deliver to you from our warehouse in Johnson City, TN. Most orders that have multiple packages, (eg. mattress & foundation) will arrive on the same day. Rarely, the 2nd package may arrive a day later depending on the available space in the delivery truck. Once the items leave our facility they are the carrier's responsibility. You do not have to sign for your package unless your residence is located at an apartment or condominium. may opt to hold your package for safe keeping if you are unable to receive the package at time of delivery. at the discretion of the delivery driver to leave a package unattended.