Nectar has step by step instructions on how to do that.
Foam mattress box spring plywood.
The plywood also gives added strength to allow even distribution to the weight of the memory foam on top of it.
Bunkie boards are pieces of plywood or particleboard that are two or three inches thick which provides a flat surface with enough support to prevent your mattress from sagging.
While you shouldn t directly use a memory foam mattress with a box spring you can still use it to make your bed taller by slipping a bunkie board between your mattress and box spring.
You can also create a flat surface with a bunkie board or a piece of plywood.
Do doctors physicians recommend placing a piece of plywood between your mattress and box spring.
In order for your box spring to allow proper air circulation i recommend you put a sheet of perforated plywood on top of the box spring.
Using a box spring for a foam mattress.
Closely laid wooden slats a metal base a bunkie board or even the floor will all do just fine in place of a box spring.
Back in the day this was a common practice for physicians.
Yes plywood can be used under a box spring.
You will definitely need a strong support if your mattress is foam or latex.
All you need for your foam mattress is a solid base.
Can i use plywood under a box spring.
That said if your box spring is rigid and firm less than an inch of give it should be okay to use with a memory foam or latex mattress.