Do You Use Bunky Boards? I recently ordered bunkable twin beds for my daughters (we went with the New Mix) and I have 8-10 weeks to purchase mattresses. I set out in search of a great foam or latex option and encountered a few salespeople who mentioned bunky boards. Bunky (or bunkie) boards are cloth-covered pallets that provide a solid foundation in lieu of a box spring or base. They are recommended for foam or latex mattresses used on slats to maximize comfort and service life. One salesman pointed out that most bunky boards add 2-3" of height, which is a challenge with bunk beds that have mattress height restrictions for safety. He suggested that I get some plywood cut to size for a thinner and more affordable solution. All of this bunky board buzz coincided with my grousing about our five year old foam mattress, which isn't as comfortable as it used to be. Bingo, we have it directly on the stainless slats of our Room & Board bed. It turns out that bunky boards are available for every size bed.
I'm going to check out this one from Crate & Barrel, or else I might just follow these guidelines from eHow to make a whole bunch of bunky boards. Do you have a bunky board under your latex or foam mattress? Do you use them under your kid's bed? (Image: Crate & Barrel)WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BUNKIE BOARD AND A BOX SPRING? A bunkie board is a piece of plywood that’s placed under the mattress. It’s often used with an older box spring, foundation, or platform bed to provide proper support for a foam mattress (which tends to be heavier than a spring mattress). A box spring looks more like a piece of furniture. It’s around 6” tall and is often used with a spring mattress to provide additional comfort. If you have a foam mattress, like a Casper, what you’re looking for is a foundation. Foundations are sturdier than box springs and give mattresses with memory foam the right support. Box springs were originally designed for spring mattresses. Spring mattresses utilize springs to support the body and “push back” on the weight being applied to them, creating pressure points.
Box springs help to minimize this effect by providing additional shock absorption. Bunkie boards (or bunky boards) are typically used to complement an existing setup. Newer mattresses, particularly those with memory foam (like Casper’s), are denser and heavier than spring mattresses. A bunkie board can be used with a box spring or older foundation or platform bed to ensure that it’s able to properly support the weight of a newer foam mattress. The reality, however, is that bunkie boards don’t often last for the life of the mattress. We spent thousands of hours designing and redesigning every angle of the Casper Foundation. We sat on prototypes, rolled around on them, and tested them for durability. Russell Jelinek, the lead engineer on the Casper Foundation, specially designed the brackets that hold the foundation together so they’re super durable and easy to use. The whole foundation can be put together in under 10 minutes. In the end, it matches the Casper mattress like an exhausted body falls into bed.
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25 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Continental Sleep Fully Assembled 2 Inch Foundation Bunkie Board Made in USA, Queen Split Continental Sleep Fully Assembled 2 Inch Foundation Bunkie Board Made in USA, Full Split Continental Sleep Fully Assembled 2 Inch Foundation Bunkie Board Made in USA , Full 5 star71%4 star20%3 star2%1 star7%See all verified purchase reviewsTop Customer ReviewsProblem SolverCardboardgreat boardMy little girls first big kid bedWolf Twin Bunkie Board for Bunk BedsNow my bed feels hard and sturdy. It does get rid of the squeaky sound ...This was perfect for my daughter's bedGreat product for a bed with no box spring mattress See and discover other items: mattress baseAbout this itemImportant Made in USA Origin Disclaimer:The Signature Sleep Ultra Steel Bunkie Board offers a slim, solid surface foundation for you to sleep on. It is appropriate for any platform beds, bunks and daybeds. Made of premium metal, this bed Bunkie board provides extreme support and reliable stability to any mattress.
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