Why are bed slats important?
Maximum load capacity – Stable enough for any body weight and high-quality natural mattresses
Ergonomic support – Promotes a healthy sleeping posture without sagging
Optimal ventilation – prevents moisture build-up, mold and unpleasant odors
Individual adjustment – Suitable for different bed frames and sleeping habits
Stability & Ergonomics for top comfort
The quality of bed slats is reflected in its load-bearing capacity. Especially with heavy futons or high-quality natural mattresses, the individual slats must be stable enough to distribute the weight evenly. Slats that are too wide or too far apart can negatively affect the sleeping position and lead to back pain or tension.
A healthy sleeping environment thanks to optimal ventilation
During sleep, the body releases moisture, which penetrates the mattress. Without adequate air circulation, this moisture cannot escape, which can lead to mold growth and unpleasant odors. Bed slats ensure good ventilation and contribute to a dry and hygienic bed environment.
The choise of the correct bed slats
Not every bed slats fit every bed frame. Roll-up slats require a continuous support, while framed slats offer more flexibility. Some beds lack a center brace or have special constructions that affect installation. Our solid wood framed slats can be easily adjusted or shortened to fit almost any bed.
Find the perfect bed slats for your bed – for a healthy and restful sleep!
How important are bed slats?
Load capacity for any body weight plus futon mattress
The quality of a bed frame slat is decided first of all by the load-bearing capacity for the body weight of the sleeper and the quite heavy quality mattress. Especially with heavy quality mattresses, like our futons, the individual slats must be stable enough to support the weight of the natural mattress without bending or moving. Our bed frame slats, made of sturdy solid beech wood, are solid enough to support man and mattress of any weight.
Support of the individual sleeping position
While a mattress or futon specifically responds to the contours of the body, a bed frame slat takes over the support of the lying position. When buying a bed slat, you should make sure that the individual slats are not too wide, but are close together and stable enough not to sag. If the slats bend towards the middle, an unnaturally deformed lying lying position. Your sleep becomes restless as a result, are not rested in the morning and suffer from pain or tension.
Ventilated futon and dry bed climate
Every person exhales moisture during the night and produces condensation moisture due to the heat difference between the top and bottom. This moisture is in and under the mattress. If the futon lies directly on the floor or in a bed base closed at the sides and bottom, the moisture can hardly evaporate. On a bed slat, the sleeping pad is well ventilated and the moisture can escape. Odor and mold growth is prevented.
Choice of bed frame slats: What kinds are there?
Not every slatted frame fits every bed frame. Roll-up slats need a continuous, stable support. Also, some beds do not have a center brace, so that the rolling grille cannot rest there. Some bed frames have constructional obstacles in the corners or at the head end, so that frame slats do not fit or only just fit in the do not fit or only just fit in the length. This is not a problem with our solid wood slatted frames because they can easily be shortened.
