multiple 1" layers of latex vs 2" or 3" over latex core
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I followed Bills Foam By Mail thread and want to try it. I need 2 king beds, but want to make 1 at a time to get at least 1 perfect. I want a single king core of FBM "firm" 36 ILD. To help increase my flexibility for my side and my wife's side I want to buy 4 king size 1" layers, which I can cut in 2 once I find the right combo. I plan on 2 med 32 ILD and 2 soft 20 ILD toppers instead of using 1/2 as many 2" toppers. Once the foam is zipped in the cover, will the 4 thinner 1" pieces stay in place as well as 2 thicker 2" pieces? This way I can top my side with 3 layers of 32 ILD and 1 of 20 soft on top (I sleep on my stomach and like firmer) - Pam will have 1 32 covered by 3 soft 20's (side sleeper, likes soft, but still needs back support underneath). I can obviously arrange other ways also, but think this would be best. The cover would be 10" (standard cotton from FBM) or terrycloth ($80 from SleepEZ - FBM only has up to 8"). By the way is the terry cloth that much better? If I put a Costco Cuddlebed over it (don't want to unless needed) wouldn't either bag feel the same? I don't think this would be too soft for me, and think the 3 soft plus 1 medium for Pam would provide the transition that some on the forum seem to say helps with Talalay. I think it would help prevent the shoulder pressure Bill's wife had with 2" soft over their medium 29 ILD core, while still providing me (and her) with firmer deep support. Also, if I have to exchange, the shipping for the 1" pieces would be minimal. This seemed the most cost effective way to buy, but I wondered if it were an issue with so many layers? I wouldn't think so since most major mattresses have many thin layers. Unless someone tells me otherwise, I think I'll buy this tomorrow and go for it. I actually have a second chance if this doesn't work, as we have to replace 2 beds, not just one, and although we sleep 90% of the time on the main one... we, or guests, spend a fair amount of time on the other. If I hit a bulls eye, I can either duplicate it with bed #2 or try something different. Like Imjay, I have always had waterbeds, and still like them. This trial method still allows me to consider "borrowing" the top layers from the first bed to try over either a waterbed or good coil spring mattress for the 2nd bed before we actually finalize it. I hear many talking of the plusses of foam over a spring mattress for support. Anyway, back to the first question. Any issues with the 4 x 1" layers once they are zipped in the bag? Please say it's OK as I'm in need of a bed now and am tired of looking, I want to act - I just can't afford the SleepEZ or Flo Beds method. I can save over $1000 by going with FBM. Any advice tonight or tomorrow would be greatly appreciated. This message was modified Mar 1, 2009 by jeffandpamsmith
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Re: multiple 1" layers of latex vs 2" or 3" over latex core
| My bed has 5" of firm with 2" Med and 3" Soft. The medium and soft are all in 1" layers. 1 layer of each of these is cut in half. All are enclosed in a terry cloth cover. We've only had it 6 days but so far there is no sliding. |
Re: multiple 1" layers of latex vs 2" or 3" over latex core
| Go for it! You should have no problem building up your comfort layers in 1" increments. In fact, this is the best way to fine tune. Once everything is under a cover it makes no difference how many layers you have. The only negative is that latex is very fragile, and the thinner it is the easier it is to tear it, so be sure to handle it very carefully. |
Re: multiple 1" layers of latex vs 2" or 3" over latex core
| I agree with Cloud9 that layering will help you get a good comfort level and if you have a sturdy cover that fits the layers inside, you should be fine as you fine tune your latex bed. Please keep us updated. But like Cloud9 mentioned, be very careful when moving 1" latex cores since they are fragile but so worth it to move them around to get the comfort level right for you. |