ZINUS SmartBase Super Heavy Duty Mattress Foundation with 2200lbs Weight Capacity, 14 Inch Metal Platform Bed Frame, No Box Spring Needed, Sturdy Steel Frame, Underbed Storage, Twin
$118.07
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Made to stand up to over 4000 pounds, the SmartBase Super Heavy Duty Mattress Foundation is built to last a lifetime (or maybe even a few lifetimes). It’s engineered with a reinforced steel platform that can support your mattress without a box spring, so this single, ultra-durable piece of furniture is all you need to rest comfortably. At 14 inches tall, this SmartBase boasts over a foot of under bed space perfect for tucking away extra storage boxes, luggage or linens. Equipped with features like recessed legs to keep you from stubbing your toes and plastic leg caps to protect your floors and provide noise-free use, this foundation is not only solid as a rock, but incredibly practical too. A unique folding design makes both assembly and storage a breeze, and its 5-year warranty adds more value that’ll make sleeping on this modern marvel all the more peaceful.
THE ONLY BED FRAME YOU’LL EVER NEED – With the ability to support more than 8 times the weight of a traditional platform bed, the Super Heavy Duty SmartBase is built to stand the test of time and ideal for cosleeping families and plus-sized individuals
NO BOX SPRING NEEDED – Platform is made with sturdy steel that replaces your box spring, allowing you to rest your latex, memory foam or spring mattress directly on top
UNDERBED STORAGE – Total of 12.8 inches of clearance space under the frame provides valuable storage room for extra odds and ends
QUICK, TOOL-FREE ASSEMBLY – Shipped in one compact box and requires no tools for assembly; twin and twin XL sizes support a maximum weight capacity of 2200 lbs, while all other sizes can support up to 4400 lbs
Worry-free 5 year lid warranty included; mattress sold separately
Customers say
Customers find the bed frame sturdy and well-made. They find it easy to assemble with no tools needed. The frame is quiet and supportive of mattresses without squeaking or movement. Many consider it a good value for the price and say it’s well-finished.
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7 reviews for ZINUS SmartBase Super Heavy Duty Mattress Foundation with 2200lbs Weight Capacity, 14 Inch Metal Platform Bed Frame, No Box Spring Needed, Sturdy Steel Frame, Underbed Storage, Twin
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B. Kolean –
The “Big and Tall” 14 inch frame
Ok, I hope this review can help someone that was like me. There are a lot of reviews that are for the Zinus brand bed base but for different models. This review is for the Zinus 14 inch Elite Smart base “Big and Tall”. You can see each base model on the product description and compare them.With that being said, do not get it mixed with the 18 inch or other 14 inch models. This model is for the “Big and Tall” and it’s added feature is extra stability and weight limit of 4,000 lbs. Now, my wife and I are not big and tall at all, lol. We are actually not even close to that, but I wanted the extra stability in the frame after reviewing other customer reviews showing how the frame began to bend on them. Look at the product pictures and you will see that on the Big and Tall frame there are extra thick beams throughout the frame, whereas the other frames have more of a wire going throughout the inside. Other reviews have showed those wires bending on people. I didn’t want any chance of that happening, so I chose to go with the more thicker beamed framed. I’m glad I did because this frame is a tank solid. I’ve only had it for a couple of weeks now, but I am VERY – VERY PLEASED with my purchase. Time will tell if any squeaks will start, but right now absolutely quiet. No squeaks at all.Now the big topic everyone is concerned about, the storage space under the frame. This frame has at least 12 inch in height storage space. You might be able to squeeze a little more than that but you might have difficulty pulling out your container. I’ve included a photo with a 12 inch high tote under the frame. When I was in search of a base, I really wanted the 18 inch high Zinus frame, but I was concerned of the stability of the frame. From other reviews showing of the wired typed of frame has bent for others, I was also concerned with going 4 inches higher on the frame legs on 18 inch will make ghe frame less stable. I assume the higher you go, the less stable the legs are on the frame. I don’t know if that is true, but the 14 inch frame with the solid bars throughout is very stable and still comes with excellent space under the bed. You can go 12 inches high and be safe, and you have the entire rest of the bed space for storage.My wife put together the frame and mattress HERSELF while I was at work. I guess she couldn’t wait but she did an awesome job and it’s not difficult. My entire king size bed came in 2 boxes from Amazon. The frame and mattress. We are using a “Classic Brands 14 inch Cool Gel Memory Foam” king size mattress that we couldn’t be more pleased of. These two items together are a match made in heaven, lol. Although we will be putting some flat plywood between frame and mattress just to give more of a flat surface for the memory foam. I don’t know if it’s necessary because when I look under the bed, I don’t see any substantial sagging. It looks fine, but I just want to be safe.At the end of the day, the frame is awesome and a great idea. Very sturdy, quiet, easy to put together and easy to move around. I am very pleased with my purchase and I highly recommend it.
Piper –
Great Bed Foundation – This is the Best Model
This is the perfect one to get. Get this one.You’ll see a lot of metal bed supports on Amazon, and you’ll be wondering which one to get. In general, I think these beds are great. They are economical, foldable (great for moving and storage options), and sturdy. You don’t have to buy a frame and box spring like you used to. Just buy a good mattress, and you are good to go.One drawback is that they aren’t usually designed so that you can attach a headboard to them, so this may limit your options.Another drawback is that it doesn’t seem they make this in California King sizes.This particular one may cost a little bit more than others, but I would suggest this one over the others.FYI – I use this frame with a Queen-sized Tuft & Needle memory foam mattress.(1) This bed was originally for a young child who weighs less than 50 pounds. So weight isn’t a really a consideration – it’s not about whether we think the bed will collapse. It’s about how supportive the bed feels during every day use. The Elite base with the more substantial metal bars (over the cheaper frames that have a thinner, more wiry look) provided more noticeable overall support.(2) We replaced our child’s bed – from this frame to a slatted wooden platform bed. In my opinion, the slats on the new bed did not provide the same support.(3) The recessed legs of this mattress foundation made it possible for us to simply place the frame right inside the wooden bed, over the slats. We didn’t have cut into the wood frame to make room, it was a perfect fit and super-easy. I thought about buying a box spring, but I was able to use this frame as a replacement instead, and the bed feels incredibly solid and sturdy.My cousin has an Ikea bed that she used for a few years, and two of the slats broke. I told her about this solution, and she ordered the same one. It worked perfectly for her, and she didn’t need to replace her bed.When shopping for a base, it’s good to make sure that the legs are recessed – i.e., they recede from the side edges. Some of the other frames have the middle leg placed all the way to the edge. This is fine when the foundation is used alone, but it would prevent it from being used as a support for wooden beds, like I was able to do with this one.In general, I thought this was a great purchase, and I would buy it again.
Jesse Saunders –
The box spring for our king mattress was getting a little old, and we have been finding problems with support. So we decided to try getting this frame before going out and buying a new mattress and box spring. My wife and I are very happy with the support offered by this platform, and we can now wait for a good mattress sale to replace the mattress if we so choose!When I received the king frame, I made the mistake of carrying it upstairs in its box (unbox it before carrying it up a flight of stairs, then you are moving two 30 lb pieces instead of one 60 lb piece). Assembly was fairly easy, getting some of the cross members in place was a bit hard just due to clearance from the sides, and determining how much the wingnuts had to be unscrewed to allow the cross member to be put in place was probably the most difficult part.The two halves are attached together with a pair of bolts, which have wingnuts on both ends. It is a little frustrating that the rivets holding a each piece together line up perfectly when attaching. Though this has little impact on putting the pieces together. I would say it took me less than 10 minutes to put the frame together.As for how quiet it is, we previously had another metal frame similar to this that was super squeaky, and it was very, very annoying. This though, this is very quiet. As in there is no sound coming from it after two weeks. The cross members at the fold flip out horizontally and are perpendicular to the frame, the cross members at the ends flip vertically and are at like a 45 degree angle. The way this is held together, I am pretty confident it should remain rather quiet.I also have not stubbed my toes on the legs, the distance they are recessed is pretty great!
Cliente de Amazon –
Buscaba una base resistente, que no se moviera y que no hiciera nada de ruido. Esta base cumplió al 100% con mis expectativas además de que fue muy fácil de armar. El único detalle es que los colchones tamaño Queen en México son un poco más cortos que los de Estados Unidos por lo que esta base le quedó grande. Aún asÃ, pienso quedarme con ella ya que con el cubre camas que tengo no se nota.
Loonie Logic –
Easy Setup, Surprising Strength: Despite its lightweight build, this bed frame is remarkably sturdy and easily supports heavy loads.Play-Proof Design: With two energetic boys, it has stood up to rough play, offering durability and reliability.Minimal Shift: While the spring mattress may shift slightly, it’s not a significant concern.Compatibility Consideration: A $15 bracket from Zinus was needed for frame installation, ensuring a secure fit.Exceptional Weight Capacity: Unlike many frames, this one boasts an impressive capacity of 4,400 Lbs, far surpassing the usual 700-1,500 Lbs.Durable Metal Grid: Featuring a metal grid rather than wooden slats, it promises long-lasting performance and stability.
Alejandra De la Torre –
EScelente opcion, es alta lo suficiente para poder guardar cosas debajo de la cama, es muy resistente y fácil de armar.
Amanda Visser –
This frame is perfect in every way. First, it comes in a compact box. It took like 15 mins to put together- very easy. It is easy to move around. My mattress sits perfectly on top. It is not squeaky at all, and is so sturdy. I also found that it made my mattress feel COMFIER to lay on than it did before (mattress was on the ground before). Lots of room for storage underneath. The parts are not sticking out like you’d find on the typical metal frames, so I have not bumped my toes/legs on it once. 10/10 would recommend.