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product_id: 163753
title: "SmartBase Tool-Free Assembly Mattress Foundation, 14 Inch Metal Platform Bed Frame, No Box Spring Needed, Sturdy Steel Frame, Underbed Storage, Black, Queen"
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# 13-inch underbed storage clearance No box spring needed, direct mattress support Tool-free assembly in minutes SmartBase Tool-Free Assembly Mattress Foundation, 14 Inch Metal Platform Bed Frame, No Box Spring Needed, Sturdy Steel Frame, Underbed Storage, Black, Queen

**Brand:** zinus
**Price:** ₱51060
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛏️ Upgrade your sleep game with zero fuss and max style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SmartBase Tool-Free Assembly Mattress Foundation, 14 Inch Metal Platform Bed Frame, No Box Spring Needed, Sturdy Steel Frame, Underbed Storage, Black, Queen by zinus
- **How much does it cost?** ₱51060 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- zinus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted zinus brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Max Load Master:** Supports up to 1500 lbs for unmatched durability and stability.
- • **Effortless Setup:** Assemble your bed frame in minutes—no tools, no hassle.
- • **Clutter-Free Living:** 13 inches of underbed clearance for smart, hidden storage solutions.
- • **Floor-Friendly Design:** Plastic-capped legs protect your floors from scratches and scuffs.
- • **Box Spring? Not Needed:** Heavy-duty steel platform supports your mattress directly, saving space and cost.

## Overview

The Zinus SmartBase is a 14-inch high, sturdy steel platform bed frame designed for queen mattresses. It eliminates the need for a box spring by providing direct mattress support with a weight capacity up to 1500 lbs. Featuring tool-free assembly, 13 inches of underbed storage clearance, and floor-protecting plastic leg caps, it combines durability, convenience, and smart space-saving for the modern bedroom. Backed by a 5-year limited warranty, it’s a top-rated choice for hassle-free, stylish sleep setups.

## Description

The SmartBase checks off a lot of boxes on a bed frame wish list. Excellent mattress support without a box spring? Check. An abundance of underbed storage space? Check. Assembly that’s no sweat? Check! Frankly, we’re not surprised that so many happy customers have traded in their two-piece box spring and bed frame sets for this reinforced steel base. It’s designed with a metal platform that you can rest your memory foam, latex or spring mattress directly on top of for extended mattress life. It’s also engineered with multiple support legs for maximum stability and squeak-free use. Plus, those legs have plastic caps at the ends to protect your floors from unnecessary scratches. With swift assembly that only requires your own two hands and a 5-year worry-free warranty included, this extraordinary foundation is what we call a win-win.

Review: Don't be fooled by its appearance - Moving into our new condo, we discovered that our queen box spring would not fit down the stairs to our bedroom. Having other nightmares to deal with as far as the new place went, replacing it with a split queen was stuffed into the backs of our minds. For a moment, my bf and I thought it was fun to slum it like we were in college again. For a time, of course, until our backs reminded us that we are a bit removed from those years. I needed something to sate us until we got around to buying a new box spring and chose this foundation based upon the reviews and the price. The general consensus is that it looks super cheap and that most who own it are surprised by its durability. Add me to that party. I carried it down the stairs with no problem and assembled it with even less of a problem. I am more handy than many and I assembled it in what probably amounted to an entire 90 seconds (if that), which is to say that anyone could probably give it a hard enough look and it would assemble itself well. It was really that easy. If you can flip your wrist, it can be done. After the assembly, I flipped my mattress onto it and dressed the bed. Still skeptical, I gave it a good kindergartener-intensity jump. You know, for quality control purposes. When my bf arrived home from work, he was also pleasantly surprised. I am a woman of average vertical measurement and perhaps slightly below average weight (on a good day) and my bf is tall, but of average mass. The foundation has stood up well to various activities, and I haven't even had the need to tighten up the wingnuts (which will inevitably have to happen). At this point, I really see no need to replace it with a real split box spring. I am a fan. An addendum: I write this a year and a half later, and am still pleased with its performance. This has since weathered a disassembly and reassembly in a move from the old place. Not only is it still incredibly well intact, but I have yet to hear a single peep from the frame. Not one. Our last (ridiculously expensive proprietary) frame was awful and being surreptitious about anything that may happen on a bed (like who doesn't jump on the bed and eat gummy bears?) was not happening. This thing is a ninja. I still love this frame.
Review: Excellent - First, a little note. When people review stuff online, it's usually because they totally loved the product or hated it. Unfortunately, that doesn't account for STUPIDITY, so reviews should be treated with caution. Personally, my favorite reviews are usually 3 stars. They're usually pretty honest. Here's how I use online reviews: a) I carefully read the full item description, features, and specs from the manufacturer, and look at photos of the product to check for consistency. b) I read five to ten of the 5-star reviews to see if what the reviewers enjoyed matched the item description. c) I read every 1-star review and use a rubric that scores on: i) the reviewer's intelligence level (not even highest education received and I feel like I'm very generous on spelling and grammar mistakes, as I think an average fourth grader is still competent enough to rate most products), ii) the reviewer's experience level with products of that nature (for example, if I'm buying carabiners and the reviewer says they know nothing about climbing, then I know I can't trust the review), iii) whether the reviewer is reviewing the product or the seller (yes, there is a different place to rate the seller, as well as the packaging and shipping speed, but some people don't seem to understand that, see above for stupidity), iv) whether the reviewer read the item description, v) and finally, what they were actually disappointed about. This bed is exactly as described. I bought it to replace a platform bed with wooden slats that I didn't feel confident would stand up again after another move and my career field leads to lots of relocations. Field technicians in biology, ecology, forestry, etc. have adopted the phrase "bio gypsy" and for good reason. I read multiple reviews for this product and loads of other beds like it before I decided to take the leap. And leap I did! 1) It is extremely easy to setup. I took about 20 minutes, diligently checking that I'd securely tightened all the foot-supporting bars' wing nuts: first when the two halves were upside down, then when they were right-side up and finally after I'd connected them. There were instructions for assembly, but only a very very dumb monkey would need them. The support bars for the legs are very obvious and if they aren't, try to imagine any reason for the wing nuts, to which the support bars attach, to exist on such a minimal design. Also, part of those 20 minutes were also spent making sure the thing would disassemble as easily as it setup. It passed that test. 2) I've had the bed for less than a week, but I've been testing it pretty thoroughly (though not in the "active couple" way quite yet, that will be next week (; ) by jumping up and down and rolling and bouncing. I've tried to make it squeak. I weigh ~140 lbs (which isn't particularly heavy, I know, which is why I've been aggressively jumping to try to get a squeak) and I can't get a peep from this thing. There are no pieces of metal to rub together to make any god-awful noise. There are some reviews that mentioned both creaking AND squeaking. I may be wrong, but I consider those to be very different. Creaking would occur if there was some part of the frame rubbing another and squeaking is when a joint or contact point moves audibly. There is absolutely no creaking here. Oh, but wait, I should mention that I took about two minutes to adhere a small piece of cardboard (cut from the box) to each of the twelve feet to keep the rubber feet from squeaking on the hardwood floor. I would've done that anyway to protect the floor. Also, I placed some to act as bumpers on the parts of the frame that could contact the walls during grown-up activities. A little bit of foresight should go a long way there, I think. If the bed starts creaking after a few months, you should check that all the nuts are still tight. It is normal for those things to loosen up. 3) This frame is not an eyesore. If it doesn't look like a fancy bed for your master bedroom, then buy a bedskirt. It does look metal. And it has lots of under-the-bed storage space. That matches the item description and the photos. 4) There are no brackets for head- or footboard attachment. Those are sold separately. 5) My mattress doesn't slide around. I'm not sure why that's an issue for other people, and there aren't any rails or listen lips to keep it in place, but it's still not an issue. 6) This product eliminates the need for a box spring. Some reviewers have said they feel like the princess and the pea because the mattress is so high when they use this frame plus a box spring. Also, there is no need to buy pieces of particle board to add extra support for the mattress (unless it is a foam mattress with absolutely no support for itself). The thin metal wires are strong enough for the job. 7) I expect the frame to be compatible with some wooden frames (probably if made by the same company), so I'm not surprised that some people couldn't get this to work out. Check the dimensions of the wooden frame you want to place this inside of and check the product specs before ordering.

## Features

- Strong and Durable Steel
- Imported
- Product Dimensions: 75" L x 39" W x 14" H | Weight: 26.Item Dimensions : 80"L x 60"W x 14"H.Maximum weight recommendation:1500 pounds
- NO BOX SPRING NEEDED - Platform is made with heavy steel that replaces your box spring, allowing you to rest your memory foam or spring mattress directly on top; legs have plastic caps to protect your floors
- UNDERBED STORAGE - Total of 13 inches of clearance space under the frame provides valuable storage room for extra odds and ends
- QUICK, TOOL-FREE ASSEMBLY - Shipped in one compact box and requires no tools for assembly; rest your mattress directly on top of the platform; single frame sizes support a maximum weight capacity of 750 lbs, while other sizes up to 1500 lbs
- Worry-free 5 year limited warranty included; mattress sold separately

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B006MIUM20 |
| Assembly Instructions Description | Easy to assemble with no tools required. Simply attach the legs and place your mattress on top. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #129,786 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #622 in Bed Frames |
| Brand Name | Zinus |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible With Mattress Size | Queen |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 103,304 Reviews |
| Finish Types | Unfinished |
| Form Factor | Metal Platform Bed Frame |
| Furniture Finish | Alloy Steel |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00841550050547 |
| Ground To Item Distance | 13 inches |
| Included Components | Foundation, Non-slip tape |
| Item Depth | 14 inches |
| Item Dimensions | 80 x 60 x 14 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 80"L x 60"W x 14"H |
| Item Type Name | SmartBase |
| Item Weight | 34.2 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Zinus, Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SM-SC-SBBK-14Q-FR |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Worry-free 5 year limited warranty included. |
| Material | Steel |
| Material Type | Steel |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 1500 pounds |
| Model Number | SM-SC-SBBK-14Q-FR |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Lightweight, No Box Spring Needed, Squeak Resistant, Storage, Tool-Free Assembly |
| Product Care Instructions | Wipe with Dry Cloth |
| Product Dimensions | 80"L x 60"W x 14"H |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Size | Queen |
| Special Feature | Lightweight, No Box Spring Needed , Squeak Resistant, Storage, Tool-Free Assembly |
| Storage Options | Underbed |
| Style | Tool-free Assembly |
| Style Name | Tool-free Assembly |
| UPC | 841550050547 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Material:** Steel
- **Product Dimensions:** 80"L x 60"W x 14"H
- **Size:** Queen
- **Special Feature:** Lightweight, No Box Spring Needed, Squeak Resistant, Storage, Tool-Free Assembly
- **Style:** Tool-free Assembly

## Images

![SmartBase Tool-Free Assembly Mattress Foundation, 14 Inch Metal Platform Bed Frame, No Box Spring Needed, Sturdy Steel Frame, Underbed Storage, Black, Queen - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Rn-INoCtL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what are the true dimensions of this product?**
A: Dimensions and Weight for 14"
Twin: 75" X 39" X 14", 20.6 lb
Twin XL: 80" X 39" X 14", 20.9 lb
Full: 75" X 54" X 14", 32.7 lb
Queen: 80" X 60" X 14", 35.1 lb
King: 80" X 76" X 14", 40.1 lb
Cal King: 84" X 72" X 14", 39.3 lb
Clearance Space: 13"

Dimensions and Weight for 16"
Twin: 75" X 39" X 16", 21.4 lb
Twin XL: 80" X 39" X 16", 21.9 lb
Full: 75" X 54" X 16", 33.3 lb
Queen: 80" X 60" X 16", 36.2 lb
King: 80" X 76" X 16", 41.0 lb
Cal King: 84" X 72" X 16", 40.7 lb
Clearance Space: 15"

Dimensions and Weight for 18":
Twin: 75" X 39" X 18", 22.2 lb
Twin XL: 80" X 39" X 18", 23.0 lb
Full: 75" X 54" X 18", 33.9 lb
Queen: 80" X 60" X 18", 37.5 lb
King: 80" X 76" X 18", 43.1 lb
Cal King: 84" X 72" X 18", 42.1 lb
Clearance Space: 17"

**Q: Does this bed frame squeak or make noise when you move around a lot?**
A: I have the heavy duty king size frame…. I’m over 300 lbs….. it doesn’t squeak AT ALL.    that being said, I sleep in it alone…. It doesn’t see much “action”….   My mattress is super heavy….. it takes two strong men to move it….   It’s extremely heavy, so that might weigh it down….. but I’ve had mine since 2018 and moved twice…… it’s solid as a rock and doesn’t make a peep !!

**Q: Does this come with brackets for attaching a headboard or do you need to buy those separately?**
A: Honestly, if you buy a standalone headboard you could probably just zip tie it to the frame with no issues. The brackets seem hard to come by.

**Q: The picture shows that you can basically put this inside of a bed to use as a box spring/base... has anyone tried to use it this way? Problems?**
A: We have a queen cast iron bed with headboard, footboard, side rails, and bottom rails for box springs. This 60”x80” platform has recessed legs so we fit it down into the original bed frame without having to make any adjustments. We did not have to attach it to either headboard or footboard (they’re attached to side rails). It is exactly the size of a queen mattress.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don't be fooled by its appearance
*by F***T on February 18, 2014*

Moving into our new condo, we discovered that our queen box spring would not fit down the stairs to our bedroom. Having other nightmares to deal with as far as the new place went, replacing it with a split queen was stuffed into the backs of our minds. For a moment, my bf and I thought it was fun to slum it like we were in college again. For a time, of course, until our backs reminded us that we are a bit removed from those years. I needed something to sate us until we got around to buying a new box spring and chose this foundation based upon the reviews and the price. The general consensus is that it looks super cheap and that most who own it are surprised by its durability. Add me to that party. I carried it down the stairs with no problem and assembled it with even less of a problem. I am more handy than many and I assembled it in what probably amounted to an entire 90 seconds (if that), which is to say that anyone could probably give it a hard enough look and it would assemble itself well. It was really that easy. If you can flip your wrist, it can be done. After the assembly, I flipped my mattress onto it and dressed the bed. Still skeptical, I gave it a good kindergartener-intensity jump. You know, for quality control purposes. When my bf arrived home from work, he was also pleasantly surprised. I am a woman of average vertical measurement and perhaps slightly below average weight (on a good day) and my bf is tall, but of average mass. The foundation has stood up well to various activities, and I haven't even had the need to tighten up the wingnuts (which will inevitably have to happen). At this point, I really see no need to replace it with a real split box spring. I am a fan. An addendum: I write this a year and a half later, and am still pleased with its performance. This has since weathered a disassembly and reassembly in a move from the old place. Not only is it still incredibly well intact, but I have yet to hear a single peep from the frame. Not one. Our last (ridiculously expensive proprietary) frame was awful and being surreptitious about anything that may happen on a bed (like who doesn't jump on the bed and eat gummy bears?) was not happening. This thing is a ninja. I still love this frame.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent
*by S***T on July 21, 2013*

First, a little note. When people review stuff online, it's usually because they totally loved the product or hated it. Unfortunately, that doesn't account for STUPIDITY, so reviews should be treated with caution. Personally, my favorite reviews are usually 3 stars. They're usually pretty honest. Here's how I use online reviews: a) I carefully read the full item description, features, and specs from the manufacturer, and look at photos of the product to check for consistency. b) I read five to ten of the 5-star reviews to see if what the reviewers enjoyed matched the item description. c) I read every 1-star review and use a rubric that scores on: i) the reviewer's intelligence level (not even highest education received and I feel like I'm very generous on spelling and grammar mistakes, as I think an average fourth grader is still competent enough to rate most products), ii) the reviewer's experience level with products of that nature (for example, if I'm buying carabiners and the reviewer says they know nothing about climbing, then I know I can't trust the review), iii) whether the reviewer is reviewing the product or the seller (yes, there is a different place to rate the seller, as well as the packaging and shipping speed, but some people don't seem to understand that, see above for stupidity), iv) whether the reviewer read the item description, v) and finally, what they were actually disappointed about. This bed is exactly as described. I bought it to replace a platform bed with wooden slats that I didn't feel confident would stand up again after another move and my career field leads to lots of relocations. Field technicians in biology, ecology, forestry, etc. have adopted the phrase "bio gypsy" and for good reason. I read multiple reviews for this product and loads of other beds like it before I decided to take the leap. And leap I did! 1) It is extremely easy to setup. I took about 20 minutes, diligently checking that I'd securely tightened all the foot-supporting bars' wing nuts: first when the two halves were upside down, then when they were right-side up and finally after I'd connected them. There were instructions for assembly, but only a very very dumb monkey would need them. The support bars for the legs are very obvious and if they aren't, try to imagine any reason for the wing nuts, to which the support bars attach, to exist on such a minimal design. Also, part of those 20 minutes were also spent making sure the thing would disassemble as easily as it setup. It passed that test. 2) I've had the bed for less than a week, but I've been testing it pretty thoroughly (though not in the "active couple" way quite yet, that will be next week (; ) by jumping up and down and rolling and bouncing. I've tried to make it squeak. I weigh ~140 lbs (which isn't particularly heavy, I know, which is why I've been aggressively jumping to try to get a squeak) and I can't get a peep from this thing. There are no pieces of metal to rub together to make any god-awful noise. There are some reviews that mentioned both creaking AND squeaking. I may be wrong, but I consider those to be very different. Creaking would occur if there was some part of the frame rubbing another and squeaking is when a joint or contact point moves audibly. There is absolutely no creaking here. Oh, but wait, I should mention that I took about two minutes to adhere a small piece of cardboard (cut from the box) to each of the twelve feet to keep the rubber feet from squeaking on the hardwood floor. I would've done that anyway to protect the floor. Also, I placed some to act as bumpers on the parts of the frame that could contact the walls during grown-up activities. A little bit of foresight should go a long way there, I think. If the bed starts creaking after a few months, you should check that all the nuts are still tight. It is normal for those things to loosen up. 3) This frame is not an eyesore. If it doesn't look like a fancy bed for your master bedroom, then buy a bedskirt. It does look metal. And it has lots of under-the-bed storage space. That matches the item description and the photos. 4) There are no brackets for head- or footboard attachment. Those are sold separately. 5) My mattress doesn't slide around. I'm not sure why that's an issue for other people, and there aren't any rails or listen lips to keep it in place, but it's still not an issue. 6) This product eliminates the need for a box spring. Some reviewers have said they feel like the princess and the pea because the mattress is so high when they use this frame plus a box spring. Also, there is no need to buy pieces of particle board to add extra support for the mattress (unless it is a foam mattress with absolutely no support for itself). The thin metal wires are strong enough for the job. 7) I expect the frame to be compatible with some wooden frames (probably if made by the same company), so I'm not surprised that some people couldn't get this to work out. Check the dimensions of the wooden frame you want to place this inside of and check the product specs before ordering.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Strong, Sturdy, and Solid Bed Frame! Highly Recommend!
*by A***R on September 21, 2015*

I am a fairly big guy. I have had plenty of bed frames that have broken due to both carelessness on my part as well as the bed frames not being strong enough to hold my weight. We have done everything from rigging the bed frames and without fail they always ended up breaking. So for almost 10+ years I have been sleeping with a mattress on the floor. I started to do research on bed frames that would be able to hold together with my weight and I came pass this Sleep Master SmartBase Mattress Bed Frame which I saw could hold up to a advertised 2,400 pounds and I was automatically sold. The reviews of this bed frame were very good, the price was reasonable, and that is when I made my purchase. I got this bed frame and once unboxing it I was very skeptical. I could not believe that these two separate frames with two nuts and screws to combine them together to create a full frame would hold someone of my size, especially separately. The legs seem to thin, but the only thing that looked promising was this was made out of steel. Even screwing them together I still was very unsure. I was even weary about climbing onto this bed frame thinking it would collapse under my weight. Once I put my mattress on it and made my bed up I finally garnered up enough courage and climbed on and I was amazed it did not fall straight to the floor, matter of fact, it did not squeak, I felt no budge, nothing. This bed frame was a very solid, very sturdy, and very strong. I was amazed. The more I climbed on and off this bed frame my confidence increased and I am sure yours will too overtime. There were a few things I needed to get used to. First off, since I have been relatively sleeping on the ground for a decade I needed to get used to how high I was sleeping in the air. I believe it's about 14 inches off the floor which is pretty elevated. As an adult I can easily fit underneath this bed frame. You can comfortably place luggage and other storage items underneath it just to give you an idea. I have only had this bed frame for about a week so any squeaking that has been a big complaint and con of this bed frame has yet to occur. One accident I made while purchasing this product was buying a box spring. You can buy a box spring for this, but I would highly suggest you save your money and DO NOT BUY A BOX SPRING. With how high this bed frame sits off the ground and your mattress on top of it, with a box spring, you will be able to outstretch your arm and touch the ceiling on your knees with ease. Just my suggestion. This bed frame and a mattress is perfectly fine. I just want to touch on how simple this bed frame was putting together. You need no tools. You simply just latch and screw on tightly with your hands. It is that easy. I am pretty sure anyone from a child to a elderly person can put this together. Overall, I am impressed with this bed frame. I have no complaints about it. Easy to put together, it's a strong, sturdy, and solid bed frame that you can have confidence getting in and out of. If you like sleeping high then you will definitely get that from this product. I would suggest this to my fellow big people or just anybody who is looking for a new bed frame. I already suggested it to my brother. Right now, I will give this a 5/5 perfect score. I highly recommend this.

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