Mattress cover/encasement/topper question
| Hi, I have a Flobeds E. King latex bed that I'd like to use more flexibly. It is in my guest bedroom, and since the foundations AND cores are actually TwinXL pieces, kept together by an E.King mattress cover/encasement, I'd really like the option to split them into two TwinXL beds when the room is being used by kids. I found this cover/encasement and it seems like JUST what I need, but it is a bit pricey: http://www.sleeplikeabear.com/product/COV-WOL-018 Can anyone recommend a cheaper option for this purpose? I've found the very cheap allergy covers, and a few thin cotton (or, ugh, polyester) encasements that don't offer any real "topper" effect, and that's not what I'm looking for. I do want the topper layer built-in, and for the beds to look like "real" mattresses when they're zipped up. I hope I'm being clear, if not please let me know! :) The cores are two layers of 3" latex and one 2" layer of latex convolute. Thanks so much! |
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I use a polyester plush blanket. No it doesn't sleep hot. It stays on just fine, I put a jersey cotton sheet over that. If you want cheap and easy that is it. The plush blanket isolates me from the holes in the latex. Even if you just wanted to use a cringe mattress pad you could do that. I just don't like the mattress pad feeling, stiff and stitching that bothers me. Good idea though making two beds. |
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| Thanks Leo! I actually did something a bit similar to this during a recent visit, and it was a disaster. The kids go nuts on the beds, jump on them, play on them, chase each other, etc., and everything just wound up exposed and I had to re-make the beds constantly. The worst was when they started pinching the foam and throwing it at each other, and they had the convolute layer off of one of the beds, not good! Also, the "guest room" doubles as a play room when I don't have guests, so they get a lot of playing, jumping, etc. even when I don't have visitors. I really want a true encasement with some kind of cotton or cotton/wool topper that keeps everything together and makes it all look like a "real" mattress. The link I posted is actually perfect, that's what I want to buy, I was just hoping I could do it for less $$$. That may be asking too much, I guess, but I'm holding out hope. :) For a little while longer, anyway, before I bite the bullet. :) Thanks a ton for the reply! |
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| Does anyone else have any advice? :) Maybe I should go with a cheaper terry cloth zip cover, which would keep the layers together and preserve the latex feel better. Anyone made their own mattress or encased their own layers who might have a recommendation for the best cover for a good price? Thanks again. |
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I bought the terry cloth zippered case from FoamByMail.com. Queen size is $65 + shipping. It feels more like velour than terry cloth, and isn't as thick as a towel, but it's nice quality and stretchy, and zips completely around so it was easy to set up. The bottom has little nubby dots on it to prevent slipping, but latex weighs so much I don't think that's necessary. You can wash the top of the case, but not the bottom (it unzips completely.) However I use a cotton pad on top of everything, so I don't think I'll need to wash mine. Now my latex toppers look like a traditional mattress. |
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Narnia, I wish I had been as clever as you were in setting up my all latex mattress! I commend you on thinking "out of the box/mattress"! I have an expensive cotton and joma wool mattress cover on my original latex mattress that is doing me absolutely no good. It's covered up by a bare 3 inch natural latex topper from Foam Sweet Foam.....haha! The added topper makes the mattress system feel wonderful, but what a waste of a nice cover on the mattress below it....oh well. (No, it doesn't zip off) Live and learn sometimes. This message was modified Mar 15, 2010 by markbnh1
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markbnh1 wrote: Narnia, I wish I had been as clever as you were in setting up my all latex mattress! I commend you on thinking "out of the box/mattress"! I have an expensive cotton and joma wool mattress cover on my original latex mattress that is doing me absolutely no good. It's covered up by a bare 3 inch natural latex topper from Foam Sweet Foam.....haha! The added topper makes the mattress system feel wonderful, but what a waste of a nice cover on the mattress below it....oh well. (No, it doesn't zip off) Live and learn sometimes. |
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| It's a latex mattress from a local mattress company in my area. The latex is SEWN into the cover so the layers are not removable like with a mattress purchased over the internet. I found it a bit too firm (had already done one comfort exchange from a softer one) so I added a 3 inch "medium" topper from FoamSweetFoam....and now it's just about perfect for me. I have 5.5 inches of 40 ILD base layer, followed by 2.5 inches of 32 ILD.......both inside the permanent mattress cover, then the 3 inches of 24-28 ILD topper. I bought the bed before I knew all about Flobeds and the other online latex dealers and their liberal exchange policies. I ended up at the same place (11 inches of latex comfort and support) but just got there via a different route. |
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| Why do you have latex over the wool mattress cover - why isn't the mattress cover on top of the latex? |
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Alright, narnia, I decided to be more sensible, spend a TON less money and go your route! Thanks for the recommendation. I HAD looked at those before but without some information or a recommendation I was hesitant to jump on them. I've read so many reviews (about OTHER products) and the big problem has been the material is too thin and tears just from trying to get it stretched and zipped over the foam. I gather from your post you didn't experience anything like that? Do you feel this will hold up well to use with kids in a play room (there will be some bed-jumping, not much I can do about it, can't watch them 24/7!) :) In any case, I did order the terry cloth covers, can't wait to get them and have this little project DONE and behind me. Thanks for the input. :) Oh, and the reason the other poster is saying he has his foam OVER the cover instead of under it is because his cover doesn't unzip/doesn't come off. He can't open it up to put his foam inside. |