Decided to go latex
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Okay, so after reading lots of comments here I have decided to go the DIY approach with latex. I just dont know what to do for a core and a foundation and where to get everything from. I am a side/stomach sleeper and generally like the feel of a plush mattresses in stores from the S mattress companies. I am thinking of going with a firm foundation and then playing with other layers to get the feeling I am looking for. Anyways, if someone can outline a good approach I would appreciate it. I looked at overnightmattress.com and like their 7" M-grade core b/c it has free return for 120 days but FBM is much cheaper for the 8" core. I saw some complaining about the quality of the foam from FBM but others saying they loved it. Any advice is appreciated, I feel lost and overwhelmed a bit at this point. Thanks |
Re: Decided to go latex
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I think the biggest variations from FBM is in their MF. I don't recall seeing any posts about their LUX having quality issues. I could be mistaken. Keep in mind that if you go with a PU foam base like you mentioned, that it will soften up a bit. I'm almost to the 1 year mark with my FBM bed, and the center (King) is firmer than the spots where we lay. Don't get me wrong, this is nothing at all like body impressions or sagging -- its just a very slight loss of firmness. For this reason I recommend LUX and not HD36 as the base layer. You totally have the right concept regarding starting with a firm layer and softening things as you go up to suit your taste. Convoluted foam and/or polyfill are great ways to plush up the very last layer. For a foundation you can use your existing mattress foundation if its nice and solid. Ikea has some cool adjustable slat foundations worth checking out. Others, like myself, have constructed our own with basic lumber. |