First time purchasing a mattress (leaning towards memory foam)
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I've done a little research, but still very new to the "art" of buying a decent bed. Almost bought one of s-brand ones, but canceled it after doing some research. The only hesitation I have about memory foam is that I am usually pretty sensitive to hot temperatures in a mattress, and also I am about 110 to 120 lbs, which I also read may give me some issues with high density foam. Any recommendations from people about where I should even begin with my search? Brands and models of what I should purchase would be extra helpful. Thanks |
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So, what should I use for foundation? Would any basically work or is boxspring recommended? And does 12" vs. 10" memory foam make a difference? Right now I'm looking at the Night Therapy 12" from sam's club. |
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My suggesting is that you read the threads here on memory foam - use the search function. Don't buy any memory foam that you cannot return after trying it. Good luck! p.s. Please post back here and let us know how you like it after you've had it a few months. |
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| Haven't found anything on this yet. Do I need a box spring for memory foam? |
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Slides wrote: Haven't found anything on this yet. Do I need a box spring for memory foam? you need a foundation, box sprink will work or buy a foundation with it, |
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randys wrote: you need a foundation, box sprink will work or buy a foundation with it, That's what I'm trying to figure out. What kind of foundation? Would something like this be ok? http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=11080079 Sorry, I'm just really new at this. This message was modified Jan 18, 2010 by Slides
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I just bought a 3" piece of memory foam (4.1 lb density). After 2 months it's already starting to have soft spots. In colder weather there has also been a significant delay in it going back to form. In other words, if you have to roll over then you're screwed. Luckily it has a 90 day warranty. My suggestion is to avoid memory foam. I've done some research and decided to buy a 3" piece of talay latex from sleeplikeabear.com. |
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aspear wrote: I just bought a 3" piece of memory foam (4.1 lb density). After 2 months it's already starting to have soft spots. In colder weather there has also been a significant delay in it going back to form. In other words, if you have to roll over then you're screwed. Luckily it has a 90 day warranty. My suggestion is to avoid memory foam. I've done some research and decided to buy a 3" piece of talay latex from sleeplikeabear.com. Aspear: What ILD of talalay latex did you get? Let us know what you think of it please. IMHO memory foam sucks. I had a good memory foam bed (allegedly) Sealy Truform, it was miserable after the first few months. I believe it broke down, softened too much. Then I tried a cheap memory foam topper over a regular spring mattress, I sweated every night. Now I am sleeping on latex, and over a polyester blanket and I don't sweat at all, not warm at all either. I actually have to use blankets now. This message was modified Jan 18, 2010 by Leo3
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Re: First time purchasing a mattress (leaning towards memory foam)
| I believe you can put memory foam even Tempurpedic on the floor if you wish. OR just any non-sagging type foundation. |
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absolutely correct Jim. with regards to warranty you probably just don't want to put it on another brands base, but the floor or a solid or slatted platform frame is perfectly fine. check with your own local Tempur dealer on this, because they usually do the inspections themselves, you definitely want their approval just incase they might want an excuse not to service any potential claims. |
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Leo3 wrote: Aspear: What ILD of talalay latex did you get? Let us know what you think of it please. IMHO memory foam sucks. I had a good memory foam bed (allegedly) Sealy Truform, it was miserable after the first few months. I believe it broke down, softened too much. Then I tried a cheap memory foam topper over a regular spring mattress, I sweated every night. Now I am sleeping on latex, and over a polyester blanket and I don't sweat at all, not warm at all either. I actually have to use blankets now. 19 ild. I have a super firm mattress-> the s&f estate ultra firm. It's pretty much concrete. I'm 6' 3" ~200 lbs. My wife is a curvy 125 lbs. The lady at sleeplikeabear suggested 19 or 24 ild. I went with the 19 to make the wife happy, since she prefers soft. I hope it's not too soft though... The topper is being delivered this week. I'll let you know how it feels. |