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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| 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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| 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. |
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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. This and others posts have me leaning against memory foam and thinking of going back to an S-brand innerpsring with possibly a latex topper of some sort. What would be a good firm (but not ultra super firm as I'm only about 120 lbs) s brand innerspring to consider without paying too much? Please help with some suggestions, as my back is killing me. |
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What is your budget and what size mattress? The problem you will find is that any of the less expensive (and even the more expensive) innersprings is that they use junky foam. So, it may not be the most comfortable and it will lose support over time (sometimes fairly quickly). Of ones I have tried (but not owned), I liked the Stearns & Foster Estate luxury firm. They are a bit expensive though, especially if you don't get a good sale. The older models got bad reviews because they started to sag over time. I am not sure if they have fixed that problem. Sealy has interlinked coils which should provide a firmer surface, but may not be as comfortable for a side sleeper. In my experience, the most support will be on the ones with the most coils. They will cost more, and even the most expensive ones will have some junky foam in it. One strategy is to get the firmest one and add an 1-3" topper (latex or memory foam) to get the right comfort. I slept on a newer Sealy innerspring recently and even that get pretty warm. I am coming to the conclusion that any type of foam at the top level will retain heat, and the more you sink into it the more you will feel it. The old style innersprings did not use much foam (if any), so they sleep fairly cool but are not that comfortable. Have you considered all latex? Or is that too expensive? So, there is no easy solution. Costco has innersprings and memory foam beds, that you can at least return if you don't like. One poster really liked the 10" Sleep Science at Costco, and said it did not get too hot. I tried 1 of the 14" (same maker) and I don't remember getting overly hot, but it was too firm for me (and too thick for toppers). |