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Shop Affordable Bed Bases A cheap bed base does more than hold a mattress up. The base type, slat spacing, and construction directly affect how a mattress performs and how long it lasts. Factory Buys stocks a wide range of cheap bed bases across all standard Australian sizes, from popular queen bed bases and king bed bases to compact single options, with styles covering platform, timber slatted, ensemble, and storage configurations with gas lift or drawer access. Whether you're upgrading an ageing base or buying for a new room, the range covers every practical requirement at factory direct pricing. Customers consistently rate Factory Buys for value, build quality, and fast delivery Australia-wide. Slat Spacing Matters More Than Most Buyers Realise The gap between slats has a direct effect on how your mattress performs and how evenly it wears over time. Memory foam and latex mattresses need closer slat spacing, typically no more than 6 to 8cm between slats, to prevent the material sagging into the gaps and developing premature body impressions. Pocket spring and innerspring mattresses are more tolerant of wider spacing because the coil system distributes weight independently, but still benefit from consistent, even support across the full sleeping surface. Before purchasing, check the slat specification in the product listing and compare it against your mattress type. A mismatched combination can void a mattress warranty, which makes this one of the more consequential decisions in the buying process despite rarely being discussed upfront. Gas Lift vs Drawers: Two Different Storage Propositions Both gas lift and drawer bases use the under-mattress space for storage, but they serve different purposes. A gas lift base lifts the entire mattress platform on a hydraulic mechanism, exposing a large open cavity underneath. It suits bulkier items such as extra bedding, luggage, and out-of-season clothing, but requires clear space at the foot of the bed to operate the mechanis