Cutting and Folding a Box Spring

Step 4 Reconstruct the frame

When you have the box spring in its desired location, lay it face down on the floor and push the middle down to flatten it out again. You'll notice in the pictures that I cut off the corners of the frame that were jutting out, to get past a sticky corner. This is okay since we're reinforcing those sections anyway. Stand along the bend in the wire to flatten it out as much as possible.

Cut four pieces of wood long enough to span between the middle four crossbeams. Fasten them to the crossbeams with the wood screws, adjacent to the cut rails. You'll notice that I split the wood pretty badly, but I put in enough screws that it felt secure. I couldn't find my drill bits in the moving chaos, but I should've spent a little more time looking. Always pre-drill your holes, kids!