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We are seriously considering doing a DIY bed buying latex foam from foambymail.com. The 100% latex foam is cheaper but my drawback is not having a sturdy case to surround it all. My DH thinks he'll just roll out of bed off the side. Do you think this makes a difference, the sturdy cover vs. the cotton or terry cloth thin cover? I have read that having a thin cover is actually better though being closer to the latex....but still concerned about falling off... Words of wisdom anyone? Thanks!!
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OK...I'm just going to jump in deep water  , having never layed on a latex before, and order through foamsbymail.com and get a 9" Queen- 6" Firm, 2" Med, 1" Soft with the Terry Cloth zippered case which will cost about $878 (they just had a dang price increase on Friday while I was dragging my feet!) For the cost of their foam, if we don't like a layer, we can just use the layer on another bed (such as the kids) and get a new layer and not have to do any of this mailing it back stuff. They did email me their certificate about it being 100% Natural Latex from Europe. I eventually want to order that wool cover though from Dormier.
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| I think you have made a smart decision but only time and the sleep test will tell. I hope the European latex is good quality. Order the washable wool mattress pad sooner rather than later. I put the Natura wool cover on my all latex mattress and LOVE it! It really tops off the entire bed and evens out the temps in an amazing way. Good luck. |
| Thanks...do you happen to have a link to that? I'll check it out! |
| IMHO the Dormier is more pliable and will not interfere with the feel of the latex. |
Yes! The Dormier is definitely still in the running! It sounds heavenly!  |
| Yes, go with the Dormeir by all means. I didn't mean to recommend the Natura over the Dormeir but was trying to push the benefits of a wool mattress pad over latex. (my top layer of latex is uncovered) The Natura is a bit less money but is stiffer and has some noticeable stitching lines. I'd probably buy the Dormeir if I had it to do all over again. |
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Well see now I wondered about that...I'd rather not have the terry cloth material on the latex but figured we needed to keep all the layers together somehow! So, would you take the terry cloth cover off all together and just use the Dormier on top? It just skirts around the sides right, it's not a complete cover. I was concerned also if the latex breaks off easily in chunks, does it? Like rolling out of bed or sitting on the edge of it.... |
| I would leave the latex layers encased in the terry cover for stability and use the Dormier for comfort and temperature control. The Dormier is generously sized so it won't tighten up the bed and will have lots of give. |
| Is the Dormier thin enough not to take away from the latex? |
| I have mine on top of 3 mattresses, one a standard Serta and two others that have memory foam toppers so I can't specifically reply to your latex concern. I can say that it does not interfere with the sinking-in feeling of the memory foam and certainly allows me to sleep cool in the summer and warm in the winter. |
Just ordered it, will come back and let you know how it is! I did ask them on the phone about the photos I have seen online here where their foam appeared dirty, she said that should not be and they would replace it because that is not how it's supposed to appear. Should be here in 7-10 days.... |
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I found the Dormeir washable wool mattress pad on sale at this site: ($168 for Queen size) http://www.snuggledown.com/s/catalog/st_geneve/st_dormeir_wool_mattress_protectors/
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markbnh1 wrote: I found the Dormeir washable wool mattress pad on sale at this site: ($168 for Queen size) http://www.snuggledown.com/s/catalog/st_geneve/st_dormeir_wool_mattress_protectors/
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| 16" skirt will be fine for a 13" mattress. Those are the proportions I have on the cabin mattress. |
| Oops, I just ordered the 24" non refundable. Hope it will be okay! Think I should try to change it? |
| Just replied on your other post. It's a tough call since it is non-returnable. Too small and it will tighten your mattress, too generous and it might shift around. I really don't know what to advise on this one. The elastic is all around and very stretchy and the 16" is truly 16", not like some sheets that aren't as deep as they claim to be. The 16" does just fine on my 13" cabin mattress. Why don't you PM budgy and see what he advises since he sells a lot of these. |
| Does your mattress height include the cotton blanket you now have on? If so, subtract that out because I assume you will be removing the blanket when you get the Dormeir. |
No worries Diane, I have some long elastic sheet suspenders/ garters that Hubby just told me he's "sure" will work if it's too loose.  |
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DianeK wrote: Just replied on your other post. It's a tough call since it is non-returnable. Too small and it will tighten your mattress, too generous and it might shift around. I really don't know what to advise on this one. The elastic is all around and very stretchy and the 16" is truly 16", not like some sheets that aren't as deep as they claim to be. The 16" does just fine on my 13" cabin mattress. Why don't you PM budgy and see what he advises since he sells a lot of these. Just in case snuggledown.com is holding my order until tomorrow. I love great customer service! This message was modified Jul 16, 2010 by Natalia
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| Diane, can you somehow post a picture of this Dormier....the skirt thing I'm not picturing or understanding in my head...does it go to the floor, I was thinking the skirt was just a stretchy material that went around just the mattress....is it supposed to cover the foundation/boxspring too? |
| No can do on the picture (I'm a luddite and my husband is out at the cabin). Sorry if I confused you with the word skirt. It is like any other fitted mattress protector, skirt meaning the part that goes over the sides of the mattress like a fitted sheet does. So just envision a fitted sheet styled as a protector. Is that any clearer? Did budgy get back to you - I haven't seen any posts from him for a few days so he may be away? Do you have any sheets that have a 16" pocket so you can see how that fits? The material of the "skirt" (sides) of the Dormeir really is stretchy and my gut feeling is that the 16" drop will be just fine for you but I would feel very badly if I steered you wrong. Was it the staff at snuggledown that steered you to the 24"? |
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I haven't ordered mine yet...that was Natalia that did I believe.... Yes, that makes better sense in my mind now...thanks! |
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Hi Diane, Budgy did PM me last night, he's so great! He says he's not sure which would be the absolute best, and stated what Dormeir recommends, so he thinks I'll be fine with the 24". It's a tough call so I'm going by what Dormeir says on its own website: http://dormeir.com/products/mattressprotectors.htm "St. Dormeir Mattress Protectors are available in all mattress sizes. To accommodate todays extra thick mattresses, St. Dormeir protectors are available in two skirt depths: I'll email snuggledown and tell them to put the order through on the 24" inch. It's difficult when things are "unreturnable", but I'm going to take the chance. I can always try the Sheet Suspenders I already have to hold it in place if it's too loose. If those don't work, I can put it up for sale. Thanks again for all your insight. I'll definitely keep you posted. Natalie This message was modified Jul 16, 2010 by Natalia
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moneysworth4us wrote: OK...I'm just going to jump in deep water , having never layed on a latex before, and order through foamsbymail.com and get a 9" Queen- 6" Firm, 2" Med, 1" Soft with the Terry Cloth zippered case which will cost about $878 (they just had a dang price increase on Friday while I was dragging my feet!) For the cost of their foam, if we don't like a layer, we can just use the layer on another bed (such as the kids) and get a new layer and not have to do any of this mailing it back stuff. They did email me their certificate about it being 100% Natural Latex from Europe. I eventually want to order that wool cover though from Dormier.
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Our Foamsbymail.com latex arrived yesterday and I am in the process of laying it out....taking pictures too. Will post in a bit as a new thread.
So far, I'm very pleased
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, better then what I expected really...I was a bit nervous after seeing some other pictures. I really can't see how what we got as 100% latex from FBM would be lesser quality then the competitions who are charging a whole lot more. 
UPS did leave the 130 lb package on my sidewalk though, they literally just put it outside their truck door! I was home but in the shower. NOT FBM fault though on that...just our UPS driver. I used to work for FED EX and I would NEVER leave a huge package like that unprotected from the elements not knowing if the people were home or not! There was a sizable oil spot on the cardboard too, but FBM covers the latex with so much mattress, it was not affected.