Do I Need A Bed Frame with Center Support?
Some mattresses and boxspring sets need center support added to a bed frame in order to validate the warranty, while others do not. This blog will help you determine whether or not you should use center support on your mattress and box spring.
Center Supports add necessary support for the boxspring and mattress. Center supports are available to fit Twin, Full, Queen, King and California King. Most mattress manufacturers require the use of a center support for their queen and king size mattress sets or the warranties will be considered void. You can verify this by reading your warranty card or calling the manufacturer or mattress retailer.
Mattress manufacturers usually do not require the extra support on twin and full size sets. Often for that reason twin and full size frames do not come with center support and are not necessary. If you feel you need the extra support because of above average weight on the bed or an active child or teenager we would suggest one.
The added steel cross supports have legs and adjustable feet, which give the mattress set needed stability. This stability is given where boxsprings are most vulnerable and are even more important if you have a split boxsprings. Having the proper middle support can prevent sagging, bowing, and cracking that can take place in boxsprings, wooden headboards, and side rails.
Some mattress retailers offer a less expensive frame for free with a mattress set purchase; many times these do not have adequate center support. Be sure the store gives you one with center support. If they will not, offer to pay the difference and upgrade to one that does. Most of these center supports are very easy to assemble and usually cost 30.00 to 80.00.
Waterbed owners, center supports are also available for waterbeds for a little extra cost contact us with questions.
