Some older "Antique" beds require slightly different size mattress sets. A current standard size mattress set simply will not fit. You will need to order a "Custom" size in order to fit the bed correctly.

The correct fit is very important. It must have at least 1/2" clearance on the width or 1/4" on each side between the rails to allow room for the box spring to fit between the rails. The length measurement is also important because it must allow an acceptable amount of hand clearance between the headboard and footboard in order to make the bed.

At least a 2" clearance on the length should be considered to allow enough room for sheets, pad, and comforters. When measuring your custom size bed bear in mind the carvings in the wood at the headboard and footboard. The height measurement should compliment the original design of the wood.

The height of your custom size mattress set can be ordered to correspond to personal preferences of sitting height. Be sure to start your measurement of height from the base of the side rails starting at the top of the slats (if required) to the bottom of the carving of the wood designs that you personally want to expose for view. Again, allow 1" adjustment for sheets, pads, and comforters for finish height of your new custom size mattress set. Remember that the True-Flex Box Springs and Custom Foundations are available in 3", 5", and 7" finish models.

NOTE: Always ask a friend to help in measuring your bed. It really takes 2 people to properly hold the tape measure and to ensure that the proper placement is correct before taking the final reading. In other words, it's hard to hold one end of the tape measure and read the other end by yourself.

FOR MEASURING HELP! Call 1-800-833-1914.