The primary difference between a box spring and a bunkie board is that most box springs are very thick in size and may add too much height to the mattress. Bunkie boards also protect memory foam and latex mattresses from damage caused by slatted bed bases.
So what is a bunkie board and why use a Bunkie board when you can use a box spring or when you already have bed slats?īunkie boards are much thinner than box springs, and are therefore ideal when you don’t want to add too much height to your mattress. Their purpose is to provide support to the mattress just like the bed slats and the box spring do. Sometimes fabric is used to cover the Bunkie board.īunkie boards can be used in platform beds, day beds, bunk beds, and even trundle beds. The thickness depends on the kind of bed you have and how much height you want to give to the mattress.īunkie boards are made of Plywood, Particle Board, Solid Wood or Steel. Bunkie boards range in thickness from 1 to 3 inches.
A bunkie board is a solid platform attached to a bed frame or placed on top of a slatted bed base to support the mattress.
