OT - Mattress support

tarheelmatt

Just got a new mattress today and I feel that we need more support under it. 

Currently, we have a queen bed that has a head and footboard. There are wooden rails connecting the both ends. I have wooden slats connected across these rails for a box spring to sit on. 

I feel more support needs to be in the center , but most supports systems doesn't appear to fit in between the rails, but should act independently. Was thinking maybe just ditch the footboard and railing and only use the the headboard. 

Am I not finding something else that would work? What do you guys have/use?

Jeremiah

Geez Matt. Can you take it back? If you're lacking support on day one...

If you can't, maybe a piece of plywood between the matress/ box spring?

theyolksonyou

Sheet of ply wood on the slats?

else, build a form and pour concrete with your and the wife's initials in it, maybe some hand prints...  Yes, I'm drinking. 

bgebrent

Steel beams then reinforced concrete 

SGH

I cut 4 tongue and groove boards to put under mine. It helped a lot. Sorry about the crappy pic but it's by flashlight. 

tarheelmatt

Jeremiah said:

Geez Matt. Can you take it back? If you're lacking support on day one...

If you can't, maybe a piece of plywood between the matress/ box spring?

Well, I think it needed it with my old mattress. I'm referring to the foundation. I only have wooden slats going across the rails for the box spring to sit on. The slats bow some and I feel it needs more support. The bed has great support,  but I want to ensure the foundation is more solid. 

Sorry I probably didn't explain this well the first go. 

johnkitchens

I like how you roll @SGH! 

Jeremiah

Can't beat an old Remington. 

bgebrent

@SGH time to clean the long gun?

SGH

johnkitchens said:

I like how you roll @SGH! 

Thanks man. I believe in being prepared. I'm old, fat and can't fight anymore. I'm never more than a arms reach from a gun of some type. 

SGH

bgebrent said:

@SGH time to clean the long gun?

I actually pull it out twice a month and clean it. It's due one now. 

tarheelmatt

@SGH , that's about what I have, but maybe need thicker material. 

SGH

tarheelmatt said:

@SGH , that's about what I have, but maybe need thicker material. 

I know it's hard to see in the pic, but there are 4 of them under there and they are 3/4 thick tounge and groove. Each board will hold over 500 pounds each. 

theyolksonyou

SGH said:

tarheelmatt said:

@SGH , that's about what I have, but maybe need thicker material. 

I know it's hard to see in the pic, but there are 4 of them under there and they are 3/4 thick tounge and groove. Each board will hold over 500 pounds each. 

You gotta remember, this dude throws a MBGE around like a bag of feathers....

bgebrent

@SGH dang, my guns should be that clean!  I'm lazier than you.  I also keep my under bed guns in gun socks. I get the disadvantages but prefer that.

SGH

bgebrent said:

@SGH dang, my guns should be that clean!  I'm lazier than you.  I also keep my under bed guns in gun socks. I get the disadvantages but prefer that.

If you look just to the right of the shotgun you will see there is a case with a couple backup guns in it. The shotgun I leave uncovered for quick access in the middle of the night. You never know when a rabid democrat may break in 

DoubleEgger

Put a support  leg in the center. 

bgebrent

Agreed!  Rabid damned democrats!

theyolksonyou

http://www.quikrete.com/AtHome/Video-Deck-Footings.asp?gclid=CjwKEAjw5disBRCA5r7OjsK_-UgSJAC27JPgrYkKnrEvZhzuffRDR5y1N7YdjVbdmB5XlgK-wudf7RoC1H3w_wcB

and plant a time capsule 

bgebrent

Lol!  I'm going to consult with my local building authorities.

bigalsworth

Just cut a slab of 3/4" plywood to fit inside edge to inside edge, thats what we did and it is rock solid.  You can even buy the sanded plywood so it isn't as rough