Slatted bed bottom

One of the most important functions in any home performs a properly selected bed. Without this piece of furniture it is difficult to imagine a full and harmonious bedroom. At present, the furniture market is literally overflowing with various models having various designs. The most popular and convenient products are rightfully recognized with a rack bottom.

The main components of any bed are the frame and the base (bottom). Most of the foundations are made of iron, natural wood, or cheaper composite materials. From the design of the bottom of the bed directly depend on the comfortable characteristics of the bed. Slatted options are complemented by orthopedic mattresses, on which sleep and rest become doubly pleasant and beneficial to health.

Most recently in the shops were sold beds, in which were present short-lived mesh or solid grounds. Such designs have a number of significant drawbacks and are less convenient to use. The appearance of the rack grounds on the furniture market caused a real sensation, and today such systems are widely used in the production of high-quality orthopedic beds.

We list the main advantages of such structures:

• Rack bases have excellent ventilation qualities. The air easily penetrates them due to the indentation between the lamellae. In such conditions, the mattress will last much longer, and its hygienic properties will always be on top.
• Most often the slats in the bottom are made of wood. This material is environmentally friendly and completely safe for human health. The most inexpensive and practical are specimens with birch and pine slats.
• Slatted bottom is relatively inexpensive when compared with other bases. It can be purchased separately and installed in existing furniture.

• Comfortable orthopedic beds with slats easily assembled and disassembled.
• High-tech products, in which there is a function to adjust the stiffness and position of the backrest, are especially popular lately. Such sleeping beds can be customized according to the personal preferences of the owners.

But, like any construction, the rack bottom has its negative sides. There is no support between the lamellae. Because of this, after a while the surface of the mattress may become wavy. If there are no shock absorbers at the base, then it will not withstand heavy loads and only small-sized people can comfortably accommodate on it.

If there is such a bottom in your bed, then a simple spring mattress cannot be laid on it. Such things can form defects in the form of deflections, which will negatively affect the spine during sleep and rest. On average the rack bases serve about 10 years.The term is considerable, but shorter in comparison with other types of bases.

The bases with wooden slats are made with different functional capabilities. Often, similar designs are equipped with popular nowadays interior items with lifting mechanisms. Such systems are present not only in the spacious or compact beds, but also in the sofa beds, beds, couches and sofas.

Designs with folding mechanisms differ from each other in the principles of work:

• The most reliable and durable are manual gears, because they do not have a large number of moving parts. However, they are less convenient to use, because at the time of opening you have to independently hold the base along with the hard mattress.
• Not the longest service life differ spring mechanisms. They rise difficult, but do a good job with their main task. After some time, the springs in the structure stretch and lose their elasticity, which is why they have to be changed.

• One of the best quality foundations with gas shock absorbers. Such systems work very gently, smoothly and silently.To raise them absolutely no need to exert extra effort.
• Recently, the market has been upgraded folding motorized bases. It is very easy to use them. Such structures are set in motion with the help of a special control panel included in the kit. Such designs are equipped with legs made of durable metal. They have an optimum height, and also easily join and disconnect from the furniture frame. The main objective of these parts is to provide additional support for the bed and its mobility.
• Today, beds in which orthopedic bases have stiffness adjustment function. There are designs in which you can adjust all the slats or only the details on the top and bottom.

The rack base is aimed at optimal distribution of body weight over the surface of the bed and softening the levelstiffness of an orthopedic mattress. The slats or slats in these constructions are made of various materials. For regular use recommended options made of natural wood. Cheaper pieces made of laminated chipboard are brittle and easily damaged.

The standard width of the slats at the base varies from 5 to 10 cm. The maximum figure is 12 cm. Such lamellae are located across the bed, and the distance between them is on average 5-7 cm. Also, narrower slats can be present in the orthopedic bottom from 3 to 4 cm. Such elements should be located closer to each other and fasten more often. In one quality base must be at least 15 wooden slats.

Slats are attached to the frame with special holders. In most designs there are rubber fasteners with additional shock absorbers.

More affordable are the bases in which the lamellae are attached with plastic holders. They are less durable and resilient than rubber options.Using a berth with such basis, it is not necessary to exceed maximum permissible loadings.

Standard dimensions of orthopedic bases are:

• for single beds: 70x200 cm, 80x200 cm, 90x200 cm;
• for one and a half-sleeping models: up to 120x200 cm, 140x200 cm;
• for double options: 160x200 cm, 180x200 cm;
• The size of the bases for baby cots is usually 160x90 cm.

It is necessary to approach the choice of furniture with the rack basis responsibly and thoughtfully. In the case of mistakes when purchasing, there may be various problems related to the compatibility of the bottom and the mattress:

• Pay attention to the height of the bed. The body should be located above the floor at a distance of at least 50 cm. Otherwise, getting out of bed will be difficult and uncomfortable. In addition, a low bed is more likely to catch a cold or freeze in cold weather.
• Orthopedic bed should have legs. Such elements will provide additional ventilation for the bed, which will have a beneficial effect on the mattress life.
• It is recommended to purchase models in which the bottoms have natural lamellae. The most common are birch elements.They are inexpensive. However, if finances allow, it is better to get a stronger and more expensive construction with walnut rails.

• Rack and pinion bases, options with shock absorbers, transformation mechanisms and other modern additions are practical.
• The dimensions of the bottom and the mattress should match each other. An oversized mattress will bulge and fall out of bed, which will adversely affect the comfort characteristics of the bed. If the canvas is too small, then between it and the frame will remain ugly gap, which will interfere and look unattractive.
• It is recommended to contact trusted companies and buy beds from well-known and high-quality manufacturers.

You will learn more about the bottom of the bed in the following video.