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Thanks to all the helpful people here I'm learnijng a lot about latex beds. I have a few more questions before I decide. One concerns foundations. I've learned here about Euro slats. It seems like a flexible option for me, comfort wise, and I can add legs now and put it on a frame or platform later if I choose to. Flobeds sells one and I'm leaning toward that. I've read on this forum that a thinner mattress is preferred for use with these. But how thin, does anyone know? My second question, I see that some companies offer a 6" thick latex in addition to or instead of multiple 3" layers. Beyond the doubling in weight for one piece and the flexibilty to custom make the bed (ease of shipping, moveability, etc...), what is the difference between, say, one 6" firm and two 3" firms? This message was modified Mar 20, 2010 by cynicaljones
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I was told that 2 x 3" firms would be the same as one 6" firm. Which is why I always like to buy thinner layers, so I can switch them out, remove one, etc. for a different feel. Never tried a slat type frame like Euro slats. I did try an IKEA frame once that had bowed wooden slats. I did not like it with the foam I was using at the time, though I may try it again soon if we still have all the pieces. I like the idea of an adjustable frame, one where you can make it firmer or softer. Let us know how it works out if you get one. |
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jimsocal wrote: Never tried a slat type frame like Euro slats. I did try an IKEA frame once that had bowed wooden slats. I did not like it with the foam I was using at the time, though I may try it again soon if we still have all the pieces. I like the idea of an adjustable frame, one where you can make it firmer or softer.
I forgot to ask this yesterday - I've read here that for max benefit, thinner mattresses are better with the Euro slats, but how thin? This message was modified Mar 21, 2010 by cynicaljones
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I didn't even see this thread, I too was inquiring about the Flobed Euro Flex Slat foundation. It sounds like a really good idea. I would rule out the 11" thick mattress, since someone said they didn't even feel the flex foundation under that. Too me even 9" would be too much, but that is all Flobed sells I believe. I would think 6", but not sure how that would be accomplished do you??? Besides buy the layers seperatedly, then buying a cover to protect the latex. Have you found any other sellers of the flex fondation? I haven't really found anyone else. |
| I would think any more than 8" on this type of base would be a waste. Some mattresses that use this type of system only use 4" of latex, and the most is about 8". |
Thanks Budgy, you're the best  Now I read (somewhere) that firm might not be the best for the flex system. I am sorry, but I read so darn much I forget where. What ILD do you recommend? Do you sell these? I did PM you. |
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because of the spacing its actually always best to have a high ILD layer directly on the slats, probably a 2" layer of the very highest ILD possible would be fine. because of the elasticity of latex this should not effect the slats ability to perform their intended function. after that initial layer I am sure with the rest of the 6" of latex on top you can do enough different combinations to make it work. This message was modified Mar 24, 2010 by budgy
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Leo3 wrote: Have you found any other sellers of the flex fondation? I haven't really found anyone else. I have found a couple very expensive ones online and Ikea. I believe Ikea's offerings are also motorized to be adjustable.
This message was modified Mar 24, 2010 by cynicaljones
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budgy wrote: I would think any more than 8" on this type of base would be a waste. Some mattresses that use this type of system only use 4" of latex, and the most is about 8". |
| Just to give you an idea of how much latex weighs, a 3" Firm or Extra Firm Queen size topper weighs about 50 lbs. |
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