There are tons of places to find steel Bed Frames in St Louis MO but the place with lowest prices is right here in St. Louis MO at STL Beds. You can order online here on our website and have it shipped directly to you it by UPS. The other option is pick it up in our local STL Beds store where we stock virtually every frame you can imagine. Please call us for in store current specials on select frame support systems.  While selection and price are important the  most essential thing about buying a new bed frame is making sure that it fits so it does not have to be sent back  or returned to the store and exchanged for the correct one. We carry hundreds of different steel bed frames to choose from and would be more than happy to share our knowledge. Knowledge that will assure that your headboard or headboard and footboard connect properly and safely without damaging your bed.

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Types of Bed Frames carried by STL Beds

Visit one of these links or call us toll free 1-888-785-2337 or locally 636-296-8540 (We sell them all)

Frames that bolt to the headboard only

Frames that bolt to a headboard and foot board

Frames that hook up into a headboard only

Frames that hook up into headboard and foot board

Side hook rails only

Center supports for Full, Queen, and King size Frames

Steel Frames that bolt up for waterbeds

Frame Parts and Accessories

What size bed frames do we sell?

Twin, Twin Extra Long, Single, Full, Double, Queen, King, California King and many many other special sizes.

What is a Bed Frame?

A bed frame can mean many things to different people some believe it is the whole bed but by industry definition it is the supporting metal or steel frame work that support the boxspring or foundation. This necessary support in turn then keeps the mattress from sagging prematurely. Bed frames can either stand alone Hollywood style or connect to a decorative headboard or headboard and foot board. No matter which you have you will find that most metal, iron, or brass style beds utilize a bolt up connection to the frame while wood versions have vertical slots with horizontal pins inside the slot that hook side rails rest on and hook in to. A  center support is a must for king or queen size beds and either type of frame connection.

How much do bed frames cost?

Frame cost varies depending on the amount of steel used to build a particular support system. As with most steel it is sold by the pound. The more steel needed to build a frame the more it will cost. Models that stand alone or attach to headboards only usually cost the least starting around 30.00- 40.00. Models with headboard and foot board attachments use much more steel and typically start around 50.00- 60.00

Where to buy Bed Frames in St. Louis

STL Beds has a local St. Louis area showroom located in Arnold just  5 minutes south of South County Shopping Center. Click this link for exact location map and contact info. Click Link to See our Bed Frame Prices  they are the lowest cheapest prices around we guarantee it. Don’t see what you are looking for? Give us a call we carry it. 1-888-785-2337 or locally 636-296-8540 (We sell them all)

STL Beds is the place to buy Bed Frames in St. Louis MO.

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great solutions that will fit the bill. Perhaps you’re getting ready to move from one home to another. May you simply need at bed frame that rolls easily out of the way in order to clean underneath of the bed or you would like the bed on the other side of the bedroom? Perhaps your frame is an old one that squeaks and creaks and you’ve just had it with being woke up? Glideaway makes the frame that fits the bill that is easy to move no matter what king of moving you need to do.

Bed Frame That Rolls

Having a bed frame that rolls makes life easier when it comes to cleaning those hard to reach areas like under the bed. While many frames that have feet can bed hard to move, especially with a heavy mattress and boxspring on them, heavy duty steel bed frames like the Twin and Full Size 24RR, the queen 34RR, or the King 44RR fit the bill. Constructed with heavy duty 1 1/2 inch steel angle iron these support systems are they key to mattress and boxspring and bed mobility. Strong wide carpet rollers make easy movement of the bed possible. When moving bed frames like the king and queen that have center support it is important to make sure the legs are not getting caught when moving the bed to a new position in the room or cleaning underneath. Beds that are on solid floors like tile, hardwood, or laminates take caution making sure not to scratch flooring.

Bed Frame that is Portable and Folds

A folding bed frame is key to being highly portable and when your moving from one house to another or up a flight of stairs or down some stairs it makes it both easy to carry and easy to maneuver and pack . Glideaways Twin and Full Size 24RR, queen 34RR, and King 44RR do just that.  If it they are new and in box they are all packaged well and will protect walls. If you currently own one of these frames care needs to be taken as with any piece of furniture being moved so that you don’t scratch the walls. Again these fold or break down nicely for easy mobility.

Bed Frame that is easy to assemble

While being able to move the frame is important and being able to fold down for easy moving or storage might be necessary, the one thing we all have to content with is assemble and this is what really makes this frame easy to move around. The heavy duty steel frame assembles in minutes using pre settings for each of the sizes. Simply line up the proper holes and heavy duty pins, click and lock into place with plastic set pins. It’s that easy. If you are purchasing new the carpet rollers must be installed in the plastic sleeves and center supports locked in place on queen and king size beds.
These bed frames are assembled in St. Louis Missouri and Peoria Illinois and each is proudly assembled in the USA and not imported.  A little well thought out engineering make these frames easy to move, easy to assemble, and very very strong.

Contact us to learn more or simply click on the the links to the frames above.  

Recently we have had many more inquiries than we can count about a so called splicer bar for  Glideaway frames. After talking with several industry veterans to see if they might know what the intent of searchers might be looking for we came up empty. Of course we found nothing in our Glideaway parts catalog that goes by that  name, so we finally decided to call Glide Away directly to see what people might be looking for. So we asked them about a splicer bar for a Glide Away Bed Frame whether they carried one and if not might they know what our consumers might be asking for in this odd search query?  They acknowledged that a part by the name “Splice Bar” did not exist in their product lineup, they did mention several products they believed consumers might be shopping for that  would most likely fit the bill.

Splicer Bars to Extend Bed Frames

While many frames can be converted into different sizes most can only go up or down to the next size and there are many many exceptions because every frame is different. While king size bed frames usually have include with them and extending section it is usually not offered as an item that can be purchased years down the road. An after market Splicer Bar as some call it doesn’t seem to exist by Glideaway, Mantua, Leggett & Platt® that we have been able to locate. While some bed frames are Universal bed frames meaning they are universally designed and make into multiple sizes. They are often weak and to our knowledge  replacements  or aftermarket parts are non existent. However there are good frames that will do some of the most common conversions asked for and are as follows:

Making a Queen Frame into a King size

While this is commonly asked for there is to my knowledge no optional accessory, universal part extender, or splice being sold aftermarket. The idea of such an extender would be to add 16 inches  of width to a queen bed frame when completed changing it into king. A person can only purchase a king size bed frame like Glideaway’s 44RR.

Making Full Size Frame into a Queen Bed Frame

This is one of the most common frames to convert, taking a full size frame and changing it into a queen size. The reason this is so easy is because there is only 6 inches difference in width. Usually an additional set of notched key hole slots are in the cross arm of the frame making it as simple as slipping the rivet pins into the opposing cross arm notched key hole slots  . NOTE: Be sure and purchase an optional center support with feet that will meet the requirements set forth by mattress manufacturers who say the bed frame much have center support with at least a leg supporting the middle. Glideaway makes a support called a BL1 or Big Lift which can not only be used as a support for a queen but adjusted to act as a center support for full size in the case of heavier people.

Converting a Twin Bed Frame into a Full size

Most every twin size bed frame makes into a full size bed frame. Some will convert to queen as well but would require addition center support as previously mentioned.

Using Full Size Frame with a Queen size headboard

This is a topic we covered earlier in the article Queen Headboard with Full size Mattress & Full Size Frame?

Queen Size Headboard and Footboard with Full Size Mattress and Hook in Bed Frame

CV1L Conversion Frame is best for this application and is made by Glideaway

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Answer: For years and years wooden slats were the mainstay of  virtually every bed built. They were and are still today a crucial support component for the boxspring and mattress, but do they really get the job done? They were used on mom and dad’s, grandma and grandpa’s old bed , and many mattress stores still use them as support in their beds today. Perhaps your buying a new bed that comes standard with wood slats don’t you want to know if they are sturdy and strong enough? You should because many fall short of the designed intent.

About Headboard Footboard Side Rails With Wood Slats…

While they may be common they are not without their problems. These beds are often very easy to install and look beautiful. Simple wooden side rails hook into the headboard and the footboard. The heart of the support structure relies on wood slats. Without this support the boxspring or the foundation of a mattress would fall through to the floor. While some are strong and sturdy, many of these beds use low quality slats that are not made from hardwood like oak or poplar. Making things worse they use wood that is too thin and flimsy and not nearly enough of them. Finally many of these slats do not have supporting feet. Without each of these “little” things strength and boxspring support is significantly compromised.

What Kind of problems can I expect from wood slats

The most common problem is bowing. This is when flimsy thin slats begin to droop or sway like an old hammock. One thing that can stop this sway is using sturdy legs for support in the middle of the slats. Some offer adjustments for different height beds. Hard wood is a must and as mentioned poplar, oak, or some other hardwood will add needed strength to beef up the support system. Slats should number 5 or more and be a few inches wide to help evenly distribute box spring weight. Evenly distributing the weight and getting it to the floor properly can do other things.

Common problems with beds that use wood slats

In addition to the bowing and sagging mentioned above poor weight distribution can be as costly and damaging. Most wood side rails are not designed to take the brunt of the weight and without evenly distributed weight some of which needs to be directed to the floor we risk major damage to the side rails like cracking, splitting, or worse they may completely break. Another resulting problem is where the rails hook into the headboard and footboard excessive weight can cause cracking, splitting, or breaking of the headboard. In either event it can be at best a costly repair or at worse a useless bed.

Is there a stronger alternative replacement that will do a better job?

Just like we don’t build skyscrapers out of wood  we shouldn’t use wood for our bed slats. The strength of steel is the answer. Strong tempered angle iron slats that screw firmly into place is best because they don’t flex and they do not bow. Steel slats comply with all mattress manufacturers ‘ warranties. Center support legs are adjustable and usually accommodate beds that are from 5 to 12 inches tall. Companies like Leggett & Platt®, Knickerbocker, Mantua , and Glideaway they manufacture and distribute to their mattress and furniture retailers various forms of such support. Glideaway who I am most familiar with offers a couple center supports that will get the job done called the G-Force I and G-Force II. Save yourself some money and check them out.

Questions about what kind of supports to use on your bed contact us or email us a photo of your bed. We’re here to help you with you purchase a safe durable center support for your bed.

Do Mattress Sets Come With a Bed Frame?

various scenarios you might encounter while shopping for a new mattress set and bed frame that can save you money.

Which part is considered the bed frame?

First it is important to define what the bed frame is. The bed frame is the steel carriage assembly that supports a box spring or foundation and gets the mattress off the floor. Some frames require center support like king and queen sizes, while twins and full sizes often can get by without the additional support. Many confuse the headboard and or footboard as the bed frame. In reality the headboard and or footboard is named just that. It is the ornamental or showy part of the complete bed ensemble that attaches by way of slotted grooves and a frame with ends that include down hooks that fasten into the slots or bolts up using nuts and bolts.

Free Bed Frame With Mattress Set Purchase

Many times stores will offer a free bed frame with the purchase of a premium mattress set as an incentive to purchase. Promotional bonuses are often offered when someone purchases a good quality supportive mattress. It can vary from company to company but frames are sometimes offered for free when you spend a certain number of dollars with them. Stores may or may not advertise others may give it away as part of the negotiation to purchase from them.

Bed Frame Sold Separately

Many times there may be another offer running where a free frame may not be included which a current mattress special. Current specials might include free delivery, free set up, free disposal of the old set and as a result the frame would be offered as an accessory or option for a cost.

Half Price Bed Frame

1/2 price bed frame promotions are not as common as they used to be, but occasionally stores offer this discounted incentive that not only gives the customer cost savings but saves the retailer money by either fully or partially covering the wholesale cost of the bed frame. Half price promotions are a win win for both the consumer who benefits from savings and the furniture or mattress retailer who doesn’t lose money and have to make it up some where else which ultimately costs the consumer money.

Whether you get your bed frame for free when buying your new bed, purchase it buy itself, or find a half price special advertised, the bottom line is there are deals to be had. One side note is to be careful not to over pay for your mattress make sure to compare apples to apples to assure that the “free bed frame” isn’t being buried in the cost of an over priced mattress.

However mattress stores like STL Beds carry a wide variety of bed rails and are qualified to help you choose the correct frame to properly support your mattress and box spring. You will want to be very careful because not all frames are constructed the same and not all bed rails will fit all headboards and foot boards. Where ever you shop trained sales person know the correct questions to ask assuring you a proper fit with your bed and will keep you from making the dreaded return trip to the store or having to ship your bed rails back because they won’t fit your bed frame.

What to know before you shop; Getting the right bed frame rails for your mattress set.

As simple as the following questions may seem 1/2 the people shopping for bed frames can’t answer them and ultimately end up having to take or send their rails back in order to get the right one. Test yourself, can you answer each of the following questions concerning your new frame purchase? Be sure to click on the highlighted links to see the frame rails described to fit the application.

1) What size is your mattress and boxspring? Sizes can vary slightly.

• California King 72 x 84
• King 76 x 80
• Queen 60 x 80
• Full 54 x75
• Twin 38 x 75
• Twin Extra Long 38 x 75
  

2.) What will your rails be attaching to?

• Attaching to a head board?
• Attaching to a head board and foot board?
• Mattress and boxspring free standing without a head board and foot board?

3.) You’ve determined you have a head board or a headboard and foot board

• Does the headboard or head board and foot board bolt up?
• Does the headboard or head board and foot board have vertical slots where  rails can slide or hook into ?

4.) Selecting the right bed frame rails

Click this link for free standing bed frames

Click the link for bolt up headboard frames or headboard and foot board (Coming Soon Call for Assistance & Pricing)

Click this link for headboards or headboards and footboards that Hook In (Coming Soon Call for Assistance & Pricing)

5.) Will this frame need to be strong enough to support adults or be used everyday or will it be used rarely if ever in a spare bedroom?

The truth is we never save money if we have to replace the rails because they were not strong enough for the needed application. Quality frames usually don’t cost much more and will last for years.

Which ever frame you choose make sure it meets your needs and the requirements of your mattress and boxspring warranty. On queen and king size mattress sets this means proper center support that will keep your boxspring from sagging over time or worse yet breaking.

6.) Already have a frame just need new center supports?

Click this link to see our various center supports for your existing bed or bed frame rails whether they are metal or wood. (Coming Soon Call for Assistance & Pricing)

 which we will discuss in a moment, but the truth is many beds never have enough support to begin with and especially when larger people are using them.  Cracking, breaking, or splitting out are common failure in wood rails with down hooks. These down hooks slide down into vertical slots where horizontal receiving pins are located within both the footboard and headboard.  The failure comes when too much weight is applied to the side rails.  Another possible failure can be where the receiving pins in the headboard or footboard  are not encapsulated by enough wood and fail, in either case repair is usually not an option.

How to prevent wood rails from cracking or splitting

The way to prevent such an issue is with supports like the ones offered from Glideaway MFG. If the wood side rails are new or still in good condition we use their BB8 steel cross supports they utilize heavy angle iron and have multiple adjustable legs in king or queen sizes. With enough feet and proper installation such a support is strong enough to hold even a soft sided waterbed one of the heaviest beds sold. For everyday use under average weight couples and lighter weight loads we recommend their G-FORCE support system which utilizes less steel and fewer feet. Both systems span the width of wood rails and lay where wood slats typically go. They screw firmly into place and help take load weight off of the down hooks and tranfer it to the floor safely and effectively.

What if my wood side rails have been lost or cannot be fixed?

It happens to the best of us and yes they do get lost especially in the case of moving companies. In the case of queen size beds we replace the wood rails with Glideaways all steel frame system.  They call it their 62CS hook rails with an adjustable center support. It literally replaces the need for wood rails which are often covered by bedding and bed skirts anyway. Steel side rails and universal down hooks replace the wooden sides. The strong center support bar with adjustable feet keeps wide boxsprings supported properly and meets all warranty requirements.  

For twin and full size models we use Glideaways number one for beds that have a headboard and footboard. These use the same rolled steel frame as the queen previously mentioned but not center supporting legs. Instead it utilizes a connecting wire that keeps the rails from spreading and looking like an old whiskey barrel.

If you choose to not use specialty frames as mentioned above and instead use wood slats this can be done. However we recommend that you utilize wooden board cut a minimum of 1”x 4”. In addition add at least a vertical center support from the center of each slat going down to the floor, this will act as a leg and offer strength that will keep the box spring from sagging. Repeat on each of the 5 slats.

Can the wood side rails be repaired?

Repairing solid wood or laminated side rails can be a hit or a miss undertaking and it is one that we do not recommend attempting. Have this done by a professional. We have seen people glue or scab the broken / cracked area only to have it fail or fall and do more damage to the bed.

Queen Support Spanning The Width

Today most boxsprings are not springy; they are rigid and non-yielding and go by the name foundation. Old time boxsprings may not provide adequate support for todays’ mattress because they give where they are not supposed too causing the mattress to appear as if it is sagging when it may just be an issue of a non-supportive foundation.

If foundations supports mattresses what supports foundations?

Order of Support from the bottom up: Frame, Box Spring, and Mattress. These three functional pieces work together to make up the bed. The frame regularly made of steel provides inflexible center support and in addition to support around the outer edges of the boxspring making the frame the key component base structure. The support needs to run the length of the boxspring or foundation which ever is being used and should also span the width. Sizes that require center support in order to comply with warranties are:

• Queen
• Split queen
• Eastern king
• California king size

Do I need a special bed frame?

King Support That Is Running Bed Length

There is not industry standard that is required but most will utilize heavy-duty tempered steel that is angled in an L-shape which is of equal length ranging from 1.25 to 1.5 this is sometimes called angle iron. Heavier angle iron is used to construct bridges and buildings, while lighter angle iron still very very strong is used for an assortment applications including heavy duty bed frames some of which are even adjustable. These steel pieces come together to frame up the sturdy wooden frame of the boxspring. Then steel supports are added to span either the width or length of the boxspring. There are feet added to give addition structural support to the frame and wide spans found on the larger size beds we mentioned earlier.

Why use a bed frame, do I need it?

The purpose of a Bed Frame is threefold:

* To elevate and raise the boxspring and mattress’ height and get it off of the floor. This will make the bed easier to get in and out of.

* To connect the headboard or headboard and footboard too

* To offer a solid structure for the boxspring to sit upon while still offering support so the entire system cannot sag.

Most of the traditional beds in the USA require a frame as a connector for the headboard or both headboard and footboard such as the four-poster bed. Where as other parts of the world like Japan don’t use a box spring nor do they need a one because the mattress maybe a futon mattress and is placed directly on the floor or on a platform.

If It Says No Boxspring Required Can I Do It Anyway?

This is what I was looking at:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Handy-Living-2-in-1-Bed-Frame-No-Box-Spring-Required/11899636

Sure you can the mattress police won’t come  for you I can promise you that much. However the bed may not look so great when you are finished. It may hide the headboard or be way too tall when making it. Another issue is that it will likely be very awkward at best for entering and exiting when you go to bed or wake up.

There are two main reasons for using something like a Smart Base from Glideaway

1. If your traditional boxspring will not fit up stairs or around a tight turn the Smartbase is a great choice. It eliminates the need for a split boxspring or a boxspring period for that matter. This unit is very mobile and can easily fit and maneuver up and through tight stairways with no problems what so ever and then be assembled in the room of your choice.

2. Perhaps you need more storage space under the bed. This replaces a traditional steel bed frame that typically sits approximately 7-8 inches off the floor. By eliminating the box spring foundation and making the legs somewhat taller to replace it the mattress remains easy to get in and out of due to the reasonable overall bed height. But hey who wants to get out of bed right? You can still connect to this to your existing headboard or complete headboard footboard set by using a Smartbase.

If neither applies to you then a standard bed frame will work fine and cost you less money if you already own a boxspring. If you don’t have one you will most likely be overspending by as much as $100.00

My wood side rails on my bed frame have cracked/split.

Can these be replaced without having to buy a new bed frame?

Answer:

Many people come into our store seeking new wood side rails for their bed when their old ones have cracked.

There are a couple problems these people commonly face when seeking out new wood sides. The first is trying to get the new side rails to match the old bed. Colors and shades are often different making it look as though you were trying to match but failed to do so. If you cover the side rails with a dust ruffle or bed skirt this may hide the fact they do not match.

Another problem is wood side rails are often not sold separately rather they come with the particular headboard and footboard the store shows them with. If the store sells wood rails separately just make sure that they fit or that you may return them for a refund if they don’t.

Another option is to use replacement steel hook rails like Glideaway’s 62CS or for a queen size, K80 for a king size, #1 rails for twin size or #2 for a full size. Queen and king size rails should always have center supports. The center support bar should have at the very minimum one foot but preferably two or more. Be sure to follow the directions carefully for whatever replacement frame you use. Failure to do so can apply to munch weight to the support pins in the headboard or footboard and it to could eventually crack or split out. Additional weight can be reduced by screwing the threaded feet into a down position firmly against the floor or carpeting.

Lastly the footboard can be removed if so desired. Steel metal frames are made to convert beds with headboards and footboards to just a headboard only. Cost savings is very minimal but offers additional space savings in bedrooms with limited space and can be quite advantageous.

To prevent the problem of cracked wood side rails we suggest using additional steel supports that replace old fashioned wood slats. Systems are available that offer multiple support bars which can often have as many as 4 feet per steel slat bar. These systems are strong enough to hold softside waterbeds making them perfect for mattresses and boxsprings which are significantly lighter in weight.

What ever method you choose there is a way to replace broken or cracked wood side rails for beds and if you are lucky enough to of read this blog before damage has occurred you now know how to prevent such damage before it happens.