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I've been reading these forums for the past few days and I'm intrigued by the idea of a latex mattress, but I'm hung up on the cost and fear of it all going wrong like my current mattress. I'll just start with a couple of questions.
1) I am currently using a 3" Therapedic Memory Foam topper that I just bought from Bed Bath and Beyond on top of a futon. It seems to help, but it seems awfully mushy and is rather hot. I'd like to return it and try a latex topper instead but I have no idea if I should get a soft, medium or firm one. Does anyone have any idea what ILD the Therapedic Memory Foam topper would be considered so I have something to compare it to?
2) I'd love to try an all latex bed, but they are so expensive! Especially since I already paid $1k for my (crappy) mattress only a year ago. From what I've read it seems you can get the individual 3" layers for only $300 each (queen size) - so why are places like flobeds selling three layers of 3" for over $2k? I know they've got a great return policy, but you can return the layers to the factory direct places, too. Why doesn't everyone on this board just buy the pieces from the factory direct places? (I'm not trying to troll here, I'm just trying to figure out what I should do.)
Thanks.
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To answer your question #2, I think it all depends on what you are buying. SleepEZ 3 layer blended Talalay queen mattress is under $1500, but also includes a quality cover. Plus you also get at least one free layer exchange, certain comfort guarantees and FREE shipping. With FloBeds, you get the cover plus that 4th convoluted latex foam comfort layer. They also have a very generous layer exchange program and reurn policy. Some people here have bought separate layers and made their own beds, and while you can return those layers, I think you're responisble for the full shipping charges (to you and back), and in some cases there are restocking fees. I think, in the long run, you'll find the bargains are not necessarily so. I ended up with a SleepEZ bed because after my research and comparisons it seemed the best value for my money. This message was modified Jul 8, 2010 by cynicaljones
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| In regards to question #1, you should be able to contact the Therapedic company to find out the information. They may very well tell you that memory foam is rated in density only but that's not true. Memory foam can be assigned an IFD rating (equivalent to ILD ratings for latex) but sometimes the company can't or won't provide that. I have the Costco Pure Comfort memory foam topper that is 4lb density and rated 14 IFD. I also have a 3lb topper that is supposed to be 10 IFD but it feels firmer than the Costco one, so go figure. Also, you need to provide your weight and preferred sleeping position when trying to decide what firmness of latex you would need. |
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Hi tiredmom, In regards to question 2, I would recommend you call FloBeds directly and ask them on the phone exactly what you have posted as your question 2. I'm sure they will be quite open to receiving your question, and they will give you an informed and honest response to it. I think, based on my experience with them, that if you can get a better deal from somewhere else for an equivalent product, they might even encourage you to go that route instead of buying from them. They certainly won't pressure you to buy a FloBed when you call, so there is nothing to lose by trying a call to them with that question. The thing to keep in mind is, maybe there is a difference in the factory direct products that you are not aware of, but which the experts at FloBeds would be. That's why you should put your question to FloBeds directly so they can give you their educated opinions about it. And if you don't like what they tell you on the phone, you are still free to go with your original plan. This message was modified Jul 10, 2010 by confusedbedbuyer
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