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Mattresses are rated according to how many people can lie side by side without overlap; a "single" can fit two people so it is called a twin.

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Single mattresses are often called twin mattresses because they are designed to be used in pairs in a bedroom to create a king-sized bed. They are typically the same size as twin beds, which gives them their name.

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How do you turn twin bed into king?

To create a king-sized bed, you simply need to push two twin mattresses together and cover with one single, kind-sized fitted sheet. This works best when the twin mattresses can sit flush against one another; ideally, this happens on the floor, or within one king-sized mattress frame. The twin mattresses can also be pushed together if they are sitting on top of two twin mattress platforms that do not have walls around the outer edges of the mattresses.


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Why are bunk bed mattresses different then twin bed mattresses?

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Do box spring mattresses come in different lengths?

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How do you turn a full bed into a twin?

If the headboard and footboard are the same height. Drill holes into the top of the ones of one bed and the bottoms of the other. Insert steel rod into holes. place one bed on top of the other


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Is there something to use to make two twin bed mattresses into a king size bed?

Two twin size mattresses can easily be joined using a create-a-king twin doubling system. The create-a-king essentially belts the two twin mattresses securely together and it also has a foam filler for the "crack" between the two mattresses. Now, the two twin mattresses won't be quite as long as a standard king size. Standard king size beds measure approximately 80" long, while standard twin beds measure 75" long. This should really be no problem and you can usually still use king size mattress pads and sheets. You can also use a regular king size metal bed frame for the two twin box springs.