Anyone know how to build a DIY air-bed mattress
Oct 11, 2012 1:45 AM
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I have slept on a firm Tempurpedic for years and the pain has hit my limits.  A few weeks ago, I bought a $20 air mattress and have slept on it for 2 weeks.  The ability to control the firmness has been great for me.  I have a 3 inch talalay latex on top of it. 

Does anyone know how to build a DIY air-bed mattress by purchasing the components online?  I have a King sized bed.  

I am thinking of buying two vulcanized rubber air bladders with a pump, place it on low level bed, put the talalay on top. I know it sounds ghetto but it could be substantially cheaper than buying all the other components that go with an air bed.

Thanks for your involvement in this forum and support.

This message was modified Oct 12, 2012 by davebarr7
Re: Anyone know how to build a DIY air-bed mattress
Reply #5 Sep 7, 2018 12:49 AM
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Hi,

To answer your question, yes, I do.

Steps:

1) buy the most inexpensive air mattress
2) constrain the air mattress with a cover which is smaller then the air mattress and very durable
3) add a topper
4) encase it all with a mattress pad cover which is 22" deep

The reason for the cover is to protect from holes and stop the side walls from expanding outwards which is why you would sink. Google soveiluften
This message was modified Apr 14, 2019 by mark225
Re: Anyone know how to build a DIY air-bed mattress
Reply #6 Dec 7, 2018 7:49 AM
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Thanks for sharing this question. I also need to get a clear answer to this query!