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My wife and I are both getting so sick of our expensive 4 yr old S&F mattress that we're going to have to buy a new mattress, even though we'd rather not be spending the money now. The choice is between is getting a 100% latex solution, or an innnerspring with latex topper.
1) Are the edges of a latex mattress comfortable for sitting (mattress companies make a big deal of strengthening the edges of innersprings)?
2) Can latex mattress withstand kids jumping on them (we have toddlers so it's going to be impossible to stop completely).
3) How hard is it to move a king size latex mattress if you move to a new home?
4) Why do latex mattress require closely spaced slats instead of a solid plywood foundation?
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1) Latex will compress when you sit on it, so no, not as comfortable as sitting on a conventional mattress. But presumeably you spend most of your time sleeping on it, not sitting on the edge of it. 2) Hmm. I think so. I would make sure you have a sturdy foundation though. 3) I think easier than moving a conventional mattress. Get a mattress with a zippered cover. When you move, you can unzip the cover, remove each layer of latex, compress it (basically you put it in a giant plastic bag, put your vacuum hose in there, and suck out all the air). The mattress will break down into its component layers, each compressed and more manageable to move than a giant one piece king sized mattress. 4) I'm just using a traditional foundation on mine. I think the idea behind slats vs. solid plywood is to promote air circulation, though. |
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Hi, Ive had my latex mattress for getting close to a month now. 1. Sitting on it is different than conventional mattress. It is softer, but ,so far, I like it and dont have a problem.. 2.I made my king bed using twin xl foam/latex, side by side. To move the twin xls I fold it over(lengthwise) 3 or 4 times, pick it up and carry it. For a king size it would be a bit more combersome, but you'd probably follow the same priciple. To secure it, save the wrappers that it comes packed in and roll it up in that and use masking tape(tape the plastic, not the latex), that would probably make a lot easier to move, and store. I could see you needing two people. Not an impossible task. Not at all. 3. My kids are grown and gone. Good luck with that one. But I do remember, having raised 4. 4. My frame has slats with 4 1/2" between them. So far, so good. Iam considering putting a piece of plywood under the butt area for more support there,and may eventually go with a plywood slab over the whole thing. My understanding(from this board) about using plywood is that you would want to drill ventilation holes if you do.
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1. I think it would depend a little on the casing and how it was built. A pure latex foam piece with just a cotton cover will sink in more than an innerspring when you sit on it, but if you have a pretty firm core, it isn't an issue (like on really old cheap foam mattresses). You can sit on the edge of the one we have and put on shoes or get dressed and it feels firm and stable. 2. Our daughter has a 6-inch firm latex mattress and it has withstood several years of her (and now our toddler son) jumping on it, with no ill effects (no effect, actually). I thought it wouldn't be springy enough for her to like jumping on it, but it has turned out to be almost as bouncy as an innerspring. If you had a progressively softer set-up, say 3 inches of firm, 3 inches of medium and three inches of soft (which would be way too soft for me), I don't think it would work very well for jumping on, since it would absorb rather than springing them back. You might see that as a pro (keep the kids from jumping on your bed) or a con (less fun). 3. They are very heavy and a little floppy, so they are definitely harder to move around than a innerspring. If you go for just a 6-inch and minimal cover, you could just roll it up, but a 9 inch with full quilted cover could be difficult to move. Still, having to deal with moving it once would be well worth it if you get a more comfortable mattress. 4. Slats are better because they allow more airflow. If you've got a sinlge layer of latex foam, then it has air holes going all the way through, so you get excellent ventilation with slats. The 'euro-slats' that Ikea and a lot of latex vendors sell also provide a bit of extra give, similar to what you would get from a box-spring.
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