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Purchased a queen metal frame which came without attaching together essentials. What connecting items do I need to purchase?

Bradley Jones

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This will depend on whether you are using a head and foot board or maybe you just want to have the bed without the head and foot board. It will serve its purpose either way. To use without the head and foot board, the only thing you'll need to purchase is some pine 1×3 or 1×4's for slats you'll need 5 to 6 cut to fit between the two metal pieces of angel (bed frame). After you space those out evenly, then place your box spring over them then your mattress. If you are using a head and foot board, then there should be hook-like ends on the angel - that is what slides into the slots on the head and or foot boards.

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What about slats under mattress? I need stability.

Bradley Jones

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If you need stability, then you will want some good wooden slats, like half inch to 1 inch thick by 3 to 6 inch wide and they will go from side to side and fit snugly. You should have 5 to 6 evenly spaced for a good strong support.

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We have king and it has slats, but once we put our mattress on the slats/panels, there isn’t any stability. One of the panels even broke. How can I fix this? Am I missing something?

Michael McDonald

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Make sure your bed is square before placing the slats. If not, your slats may work loose or give way. Once the bed is square, you might consider screwing down the slats.

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Does the center wooden board's slots go on top of or underneath the screws?

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The slots should go underneath the screws to ensure the board is secured and stable.

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The metal studs on the cross rails will not go through the corresponding holes far enough to slide and lock.

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Ensure proper alignment of the cross rails with the holes and check for any obstructions. It's possible you'll need to provide longer studs.

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