So I've ran into a little bit of a problem today as the box spring I'm moving into the basement will not fit down the stairs. Anybody have an idea on a solution? Maybe just frame it with some 2x4's? I was thinking plywood but if the queen size box spring won't go down then neither will the plywood. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
So if you go to ikea and look at their MALM bed it would give you an option. It is a frame supported on the outside and centre with 2 sets of 2.5 ft long 2 x 4 slats with 1 inch spacing between them.
It works pretty good. They also just sell the 2 x 4 slats by themselves if you have your own frame you could modify. The problem with plywood is that it is too flexible. If you look at floors in houses they use 3/4" plywood spaced on 18" centres to create a stiff base.
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I know back when I worked at a furniture store they do make a split box for queen beds. Not as common, but somewhere like Sleep Country or the Brick would likely be able to get it in for you.
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I know back when I worked at a furniture store they do make a split box for queen beds. Not as common, but somewhere like Sleep Country or the Brick would likely be able to get it in for you.
So I've ran into a little bit of a problem today as the box spring I'm moving into the basement will not fit down the stairs. Anybody have an idea on a solution? Maybe just frame it with some 2x4's? I was thinking plywood but if the queen size box spring won't go down then neither will the plywood. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Steal some cinder blocks, cover them with plywood.
I've decided to cut the box spring in half. If that fails then I'll get the split box springs from the Brick. $220 is a little steep for them so hopefully cutting it in half works.
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I wonder- could you just make a cut along the bottom; and then just on the top at the beams? Then fold in half for the trip down the stairs. That way the fabric stays intact- less wear on the bottom of your mattress.
I wonder- could you just make a cut along the bottom; and then just on the top at the beams? Then fold in half for the trip down the stairs. That way the fabric stays intact- less wear on the bottom of your mattress.
That's the only way I would try it.
A better plan might be to sell the box spring and buy the split box spring.
edit: Just asked Mrs Rathji about this, since she did some box spring surgery to get a California Queen to fit a standard queen frame before we were married, and she said to cut it like that would absolutely destroy the box spring.
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I wonder- could you just make a cut along the bottom; and then just on the top at the beams? Then fold in half for the trip down the stairs. That way the fabric stays intact- less wear on the bottom of your mattress.
I watched a youtube on it and that's the way I think it was done.
Thought I should mention that you will likely void the warranty on your mattress if you do this. Not sure whether you care, but figured you should consider that before you cut it.
When you go to repair it use 2x4 that extend at least 1foot past the cut on each side and then glue it and screw it together every 3 inches or so. This should create a rigid enough beem to make up for the damaged section. You just have to make sure it doesn't interfere with the frame.
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