DIY Mattress Support
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Gail Salminen on Jan 24, 2015@Donna Varner damage would be possible if there are splinters in the plywood. You can sand it before putting on the mattress, or cover the board in thick material so that the splinters don't damage the mattress or consider applying a mattress cover on the bottom of the bed. As for thickness 3/4" seems appropriate for average weights, but would also depend upon your mother's weight - the heavier the more support required. You could check at a mattress store to see what they recommend for the support. Good luck and hope your mother heals quickly.Helpful Reply
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Lee Schafer on Jan 24, 2015What about putting the box springs and mattress in the floor lowering the total hight by storing the frame? Guess it depends on the type of fame. Easy to store and remove a basic metal frame. Not so easy if wood.Helpful Reply
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Michelle on Jan 24, 2015My box springs broke so I bought the 3/4 ply wood and used it as support. It worked really well. I'm not "light', and it held up really well. I just made sure to have it cut right to the size of my frame. If it's a bigger frame, like mine was (king) I used two pieces and hinged it together in the middle for moving it.Helpful Reply
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Maria DiTondo on Jan 24, 2015some cinderblocks and a piece of board, attach a dust ruffle to the edge and you have some storage underneath. Very sturdy and they come in all sizes and heights, and a 4 foot wide plywood is perfect for a full size, thats what i haveHelpful Reply
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