101-Night Risk-Free Sleep Trial Free shipping in 24 hours Industry leading 20 year warranty Pay monthly with Zibby, no credit required Complete your sleep set with the world’s most advanced real-time cooling pillow and the strongest solid wood foundation Do you have a question? Start a live chat WHAT GHOSTBED CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING See why our customers trust us with their supportI just moved into an apartment and I have a queen size mattress. The apartment is providing me the metal bed frame but it is in the form of a full size bed. Is there a way to make a queen size mattress fit on a metal full size bad frame? Do you know the dimensions of a full size bed versus a queen size bed? The bed frame is metal and holds together easily. Do you think I can adjust it to fit my queen mattress? Find mattress sizes here.Will a queen size mattress fit on full size bed frameIf it is an adjustable type of bed frame, meaning the metal type that can adjust to different sizes, then yes.
If the metal bed frame is in the size position of a full bed… then all you have to do is loosen the fasteners (depending on type of bed frame) and readjust it to fit your queen mattress. It should be easy and fast.It MAY or MAY NOT be able to adjust to a queen size. Some metal bed frames can readjust and some cannot. If the frame was made from wood and was not adjustable, then the queen mattress will NOT fit on the full size bed frame.NOTE: Most full size metal bed frames can adjust out to a queen… and some go down to a twin size.The dimensions of a full size mattress is 54 inches wide and 75 inches long.The dimensions of a queen size mattress is 60 inches wide by 80 inches long.This is just 6 inches wider and 5 inches longer than the size of a full size mattress. Mattress size chart for FULL and QUEEN sizeSince the metal bed frame dimensions are set for a FULL size mattress, you will need to loosen the fasteners and make the bed frame 6 inches wider and 5 inches longer so the queen size mattress fits.
You do not have to adjust the bed frame very much. Have someone help you and use a tape measure to make it easier.If your bed frame is not going to be big enough for your queen size mattress, then look online for cheap queen size bed frames. You can buy a metal bed frame that adjusts from FULL to KING for low prices and get it the next day. It is cheaper to buy a new metal bed frame than a new mattress.You can look into full to queen converter rails. These rails make it possible to make a queen size bed fit on just about any full size bed frame made from metal.Need help finding out what mattress will fit on what bed frame? Please leave a comment below and we can assist.Please Share Our DIY Repair Help and Projects... Parts: Refrigerators, Washers, Dryers, Dishwashers More "Do It Yourself" Tips, Tricks, Ideas, Repair: For more, watch our interactive video. You can skip to chapters on the different types of mattresses, tips for test driving a mattress, and more. Common claims that haven’t held up in our tests:
Foam Layers Make a Better Bed More innerspring mattresses now include foam on top. But the foam is often too thin to make a difference on some of the hybrid models. Hybrid innerspring models that scored well in our tests had a foam layer several inches thick, though performance still varied. More Coils, the Better The better innerspring models we tested had 600 to 1,000 coils. But even if one mattress has more coils than another, the coils could be made of thinner-gauge metal. You’ll also hear about coil variations such as Bonnell (hourglass type), continuous wire, and individually pocketed springs. None of those is inherently superior. Gel Provides a Cooler Sleep Some mattresses (noted in our Ratings) have a layer of gel-infused foam that’s supposed to provide a cooling effect. But that layer is buried beneath other layers. While our tests have shown that innerspring mattresses containing gel did tend to sleep slightly cooler, the reverse was true with gel-infused foam beds.
Extra Lumbar Support Helps Back Sleepers A special lumbar-support zone is one of many ways manufacturers try to differentiate their product lines. But there’s no guarantee that it makes any real difference, and it hasn’t shown significant benefits in our tests. Forget About Comparison Shopping If you like a mattress at one store and ask elsewhere for something similar, you're likely to be steered toward a same-brand mattress claimed to have the same construction, components, and firmness. But they’re probably not the same. Mattress makers offer some lines nationally, but when those brands are sold through major chains such as Macy's, Sears, and Sleepy’s, they're for lines exclusive to those chains. And manufacturers don't publish a directory of comparable mattresses. When we went to three bedding chains and asked for mattresses similar to those we’d bought at three department stores, five of the six were way off the mark. So use our Ratings as a guide, and insist on the precise make and model that scored well in our tests.
Also check our Ratings of mattress brands and stores, based on subscriber surveys. If possible, lie on any mattress that you’re considering. Wear loose clothes and shoes you can slip off. Make yourself comfortable, and shoo away the salesperson if you’re feeling pressured. Salespeople should expect you to take your time. Spend at least five or ten minutes on each side and on your back (your stomach, too, if that's a preferred sleeping position). Panelists who took beds home for a month-long trial rarely changed the opinion they formed after the first night. Shopping online or at a warehouse club? Tryouts aren’t usually an option, so checking return policies before you buy is extra important. Make sure the store offers a full refund or credit toward another mattress. Return periods, often called “comfort guarantees,” range from a couple of weeks to 120 days. Some retailers, including Macy’s and Sears, charge a 15-percent restocking fee. Costco and some online sellers provide free pickup if you want a refund or exchange, but otherwise, you’ll have to pay for it—or cart the mattress to the store.
And you’ll be responsible for any damage. Once you’ve settled on a model, try to bring the price down. Many businesses, such as warehouse clubs, have fixed prices and won’t budge. But for retailers that do negotiate—particularly specialty chains—huge markups allow them to lower prices by 50 percent or more during their frequent sales. Our recommendation: Any time of year, insist on a sale price you’ve seen for the mattress you know you want, and don’t be afraid to walk out if you feel you’re getting a raw deal. Don’t Be Bullied Into Buying a Box Spring You might not need it. For an innerspring mattress, the box spring (also called a “foundation”) is a wood frame enclosing stiff wire and covered with fabric to match the mattress. For foam or adjustable-air mattresses, it’s a box several inches high. If you're switching to a foam or adjustable-air bed from an innerspring, you'll need a boxy foundation that lacks springs and wire. Otherwise, if your box spring isn't broken and is still structurally sound, consider keeping it and saving money (roughly $150 to $300 for a queen-size).