A bunkie board is the best foundation type for memory foam mattresses because they provide a high level of support for the foam core.
Memory foam mattress support board.
A memory foam mattress is not made up of just memory foam.
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.
Below are factors to be considered before choosing a base for your mattress.
Therefore you need base made with either metal or wood.
If you have an antique iron bed with a high platform bunkie boards can replace a box spring and lower the profile making it easier to get in and.
Just like latex mattresses memory foam requires rigid support.
There were numerous 12 queen memory foam options available on wayfair and we ended up with the wayfair branded mattress because at the end of the day it was the cheapest and none of the features seemed that different to justify an extra 50 200.
If you have an old box spring a thin bunkie board can be used in conjunction to add more support.
However a flat bunkie board will reduce the mattress s breathability which may lead to moisture and mildew buildup within the mattress.
Plus most companies void a mattress warranty if you pair your memory foam mattress with a box spring.
If you have a memory foam bed bunkie boards are designed to handle the weight of heavier foam beds.
Construction of a memory foam mattress.
Typically foundations made of metal are stronger and more rigid than box springs.