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I bought a queen mattress for my rental. Landlord didn't want to give up bed frame but got rid of old overly soft mattress. Small problem - slats are not appropriate for my mattress. My mattress felt much softer than the mattress in the shop almost immediately upon using it. After some investigation I realized its likely not the mattress as id been informed it needed to be on strong slats and mistook mine for strong ones. My slats need to be changed. See pictures. Can't find the strong ones online. I really just need to make 14 wooden slats at 1.8ck thick (or I was considering putting in one big slide of wood but I don't think my car can fit it). I've done the basic measurements but I'm worried about making the wrong decision, getting the wrong cut. Does anyone have experience with this type of frame or situation and can offer me advice? Bed frame is metal and has those slots for slats to go into. has a center piece too. Wondering if i can just put planks of wood across and take out the old slats and should I do halfway to center piece or one long slat?Thanks for any help!
Hi @Tanya75,
It would likely be best if you could find timber that fits between the existing slats and extends across the frame in a single piece. That way, you wouldn't have to remove the existing slats. Perhaps 90 x 19mm Pine would suit. You might like to take a measurement from one side to the other and pick up one piece for a test fit.
It's not a good idea to use a solid board for the bottom of a mattress as it needs to breathe, or it can develop mould and mildew.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
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