Slatted Frame 120×200 cm – the Generous Base for Single Beds
The slatted frame 120×200 cm is the foundation for your mattress. The terms “spring frame,” “slatted base,” “slatted frame,” or “bed frame” are also sometimes used. However, they usually mean the same thing: a frame that holds together several horizontally positioned slats and leaves enough space between the slats for optimal air circulation. It is essential for a good sleeping environment that the mattress can also “breathe” from below. A good slatted frame also supports the ergonomic lying properties of the mattress.
Slatted Frame 120×200 cm – a Size for Special Requirements
Compared to perennial favorites such as the 90×200 cm mattress or the 160×200 cm mattress, the 120×200 cm mattress is less in demand. The same applies to the 120×200 cm slatted frame. The reasons for this are obvious: while the next largest mattress, 140×200 cm, is already considered a double bed size, the 120×200 cm mattress is exactly between a single and a double bed. You can lie comfortably on it alone, and it's also fine for two people to sleep on for a few nights – provided a little closeness is welcome. A 120×200 cm mattress topper is perfectly tailored to the size and provides additional comfort.
Slatted Frame 120×200 cm – Not All Wood is the Same
The 120×200 cm slatted frame is available in plastic, metal, and wood. The most common is the 120x200 cm slatted frame made of wood. The type of wood is decisive for the quality. More precisely: for the stability. If the wood is not sufficiently stable or elastic, the individual slats can break. Birch wood is popular in furniture production due to its good price/performance ratio and low weight, but it is not ideal for a slatted frame because of its relatively low load-bearing capacity. This is in stark contrast to beech: beech wood is extremely stable and flexible at the same time – ideal properties for the slats of a slatted frame. Broken slats are much less common here. When impregnated with oil, beech wood also becomes very resistant to wood pests. The BODYGUARD® slatted frame is therefore made of beech wood.
Slatted Frame 120×200 cm – these are the Different Designs Available
Apart from the different materials, slatted frames also differ in their design. One key distinguishing feature is the adjustability of a 120x200cm slatted frame.
The Basic Slatted Frame
The simplest type of slatted frame, the rigid slatted frame, cannot be adjusted or modified in any way. The rigid slatted frame (120x200 cm) remains exactly as it is. You cannot raise the head or foot section, nor can you change the firmness settings – not even for the worse. The rigid slatted frame can either be a stable frame slatted base or a roll-up slatted base measuring 120×200 cm. The 120x200 cm roll-up slatted frame is likely to appeal primarily to people who move frequently, as it can be easily rolled up and transported. However, the slats on the roll-up frame are much stiffer than those on the rigid frame slatted frame. This means less springiness when lying down.
Buy a Basic Slatted Frame
Slatted Frame with Hardness Adjustment
On adjustable slatted frames measuring 120×200 cm, you will usually find some, and sometimes all, of the slats equipped with so-called hardness adjusters. These hardness adjusters or sliders allow you to make the individual slats more elastic or firmer. These adjustable slats are often only found in the shoulder or hip area, i.e., the area where most physical differences occur and where the mattress does most of its work. Depending on your body type, you should be able to sink deeper into this area. However, a good mattress should already be able to do this without the help of an adjustable slatted frame.
Height-Adjustable Slatted Frame
With a height-adjustable slatted frame measuring 120×200 cm, you can raise the head and foot sections. This allows you to sit comfortably in bed or put your feet up. These slatted frames are particularly popular in hospitals and care facilities. But a height-adjustable slatted frame also has its advantages in the home, for example when watching TV in bed. Depending on the model, you can adjust the settings manually or using a motor. Some slatted frames of this type also allow you to adjust the firmness of the slats.
Adjustable Slatted Frame
The Disc Slatted Frame
Disc slatted frames are usually made of plastic, but occasionally also of wood. The name says it all: instead of slats, the mattress rests on many movable discs. Each of these discs can be adjusted individually. This sounds promising, but is not absolutely necessary when used with a good mattress. Ideally, the mattress should already adapt sufficiently to your body shape. On the contrary, the complex adjustability can also lead to a number of incorrect settings. Disc slatted frames usually provide a softer lying sensation. You should take this into account when choosing the firmness of your mattress. If you prefer medium firmness like most people, you may need a firmer mattress on a disc slatted frame.
In a Double Bed:
Secure and Well-Sprung on two Slatted Frames
While there are at least eight common mattress sizes, the selection of slatted frames is smaller. The width ends at 140 cm. The slatted frame is therefore available in five different widths:
The 140×200 cm bed base is the widest model. If the slatted frame were any wider and the slats any longer, stability would suffer. However, there are exceptions: there are a few slatted frames with a width of 160, 180, or 200 cm that are divided into two sleeping areas and have a stabilizing center strut. The individual slats are therefore only 80, 90, or 100 cm wide. However, for beds wider than 160 cm, it is more common to use two individual smaller slatted frames. The BODYGUARD® Slatted Frame is particularly well suited for this purpose, as the slats resting on the frame prevent any unsprung gaps between two adjacent slatted frames.
