Are Middle Slats Needed On Twin Bed Frames?

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Do I need center support on a twin bed? My question is, are middle slats necessary on twin bed frames? Twin beds are the perfect size and are often used for a multitude of applications. Some of us use them for our little ones and teens, while others use one for themselves, a spare bedroom, or even a vacation home.

However, there is one thing all of these usage applications have in common.

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Unknowingly consumers don’t realize when they need middle support or a strong supporting bed frame with a middle that won’t let a boxspring sag, a common problem with ordinary wooden slats. Some of the best frames and center supports are not only reasonably priced but will include a steel center support bar(s) with feet instead of wooden slats. Below we have explained in detail a few (Example 🙂 applications for single-sized beds using center support. 

EXAMPLE 1: Wood Headboards And Wood Footboards Use Hooking Frame Middle Support

The easiest and cheapest solution to a sagging box spring and mattress is adding a sturdy center support bar to the existing steel bed frame, or steel side rails. In addition, they work very well with existing wooden beds that include wooden side rails. Our FCS001 is a universal middle crossbar that works with all of the previously mentioned beds and frames and includes 2 sturdy legs and 2 adjustable feet.

Each side of the bar attaches to your length running bed rails whether they be wood or steel with either nuts and bolts or self-tapping wood screws. Add more than one bar if you want additional support. (See an example on the right sidebar of this page)

EXAMPLE 2: Wood Headboards And Wood Footboards Use Hooking Frame Middle Support

Our F71001 from WSilver is special and is intended to replace either wood or steel side frames that have been lost or have broken. The heavy-duty steel side rails are extremely strong and hook into the slots built within the bed legs. They are vertical running up and down the leg with two horizontal pins inside the slots.

The steel side rails have two claws that hook over and engage the horizontal pins. This firmly secures the head and foot together for a beautiful finished look.

EXAMPLE 3: For Lowering Taller Beds

Consider lowering the frame height with a DRTF3. This unique frame does everything mentioned above with the 1 CS  but also lowers the mattress and box spring height so your bed will not be so tall. Additionally, your headboard will have more visual appeal because more of it will be showing and not hidden by a modern thicker mattress.

EXAMPLE 4: Frame With Center Support For Twin Metal Or Wood Headboards Only.

Headboards for these beds are mostly decorative and usually do not carry any of the bed weight themselves and simply bolt up. Frames like the T13WB frame are built extra strong with 3 cross support bars that bolt into 1 ½ inch high carbon steel angle iron side rails. Each center bar includes two tubular steel legs and a total of 6 feet flat feet.

This combination provides the maximum weight distribution and strength, so much so that this frame can not only support regular mattresses but also carry the weight of softside waterbeds and larger-sized people.

EXAMPLE 5: Frame With Center Support For Twin Metal Or Wood Headboards And Footboard

Our BB13WB is the exact same frame as the T13 but has footboard mounting brackets that bolt up to your wood or metal footboard.

Why A Twin Frame With Center Support?

All twin beds are not just used for children, adults use them also.  Let’s face it kids are usually small, but they can be quite hard on beds and frames. Plopping, dropping, jumping, and wrestling bends and breaks frames which can be significantly more costly to fix than replace. Unfortunately when our heads are turned our little ladies and gentlemen forget the rules we put in place, which is the primary reason children are responsible for the largest portion of the replacement bed frame business.

Adult usage requires big boy and big girl support. Better support and the additional weight that adults carry quickly wear out cut-rate frames. When sitting we concentrate on our weight, and I admit it, sometimes even I plop into bed and goof off when the kids aren’t around.

Know your twin bed and frame and consider how it is going to be used then plan accordingly. When we turn our heads kids will be rough on beds and let’s face it children get bigger and heavier with age for a few extra dollars now and some planning ahead you too can be assured the next twin frame you purchase will not fall and your boxspring will not sag, warp, or fail with a little extra support.