If you have a hardside waterbed and want to replace the waterbed bladder with a regular mattress there are some major points to consider.
Can a regular mattress fit in a waterbed frame.
If you want a mattress that will fit.
A mattress that is supported without a box spring is just high enough to fit inside a waterbed frame.
A waterbed mattress insert is to be used in conjunction with a traditional waterbed mattress frame hardside waterbed frame.
Both of these are incorrect and will not fit properly.
Less than a decade ago you could only buy mattresses from a showroom.
This couldn t be further from the truth.
Because waterbed frames are meant to hold much more weight than a conventional bed frame they can easily support a conventional mattress without extra manipulation.
A lot of people worry that their adjustable bed will require them to change the entire decor of their bedroom or that the adjustable bed will look like a hospital bed.
No but we ve got a solution some people believe that to get a regular mattress to fit a waterbed frame that a queen size would fit or that you have to go one size down and purchase a full size mattress.
Moving from a waterbed to a regular mattress can affect your budget.
You do not need a box spring.
In fact any adjustable bed can be made to fit with your existing frame and headboard allowing you to keep the look and feel of your room combined with the comfort and benefits of an.
The depth of most waterbed frames is 9 inches not deep enough for a box spring and a mattress.
1 decade ago a queen mattress will fit in it but you will have extra space at the head or foot a queen size water bed is 60x84 a queen size mattress is 60x80.
While you will need a new frame unless you re converting there is also a lot less maintenance to do.