Does 1" of latex make any difference on a mattress?
Dec 30, 2012 7:01 AM
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Can anyone tell me if 1" of latex is thick enough to make a difference on a mattress?  I've got a pretty firm mattress I've been living with hoping it will soften.   What does 1", 2" and 3" of latex feel like were I to look for a topper to soften it?  It's an innerspring.  Also considering going the all latex route. 
Re: Does 1" of latex make any difference on a mattress?
Reply #4 Dec 31, 2012 4:27 PM
Joined: Aug 5, 2010
Points: 227
lonnyc wrote:

I didn't understand this part of your reply........"Probably not in my opinion unless it's on top of 2 inches".....did you mean it should be at least 2 inches?

 

I'm a side sleeper and like more give than what I have now.  Just been putting up with it and decided I need to actually do something about it.  It's not killing me which is why I've not acted before.      Thanks

As a side sleeper, you are going to need at least 2 inches.  Depending on weight and how soft your current mattress is, you may need 3 or more.  You can always start with 2 and then add 1 inch increments on top within a zippered cover.  I personally would go with 3 inches but I'm sensitive to pressure on my shoulders and hips along with spinal alignment.  Everyone is different.