Dunlop latex waterbed insert for big guy
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Hi all, I need a 70" x 82" extra firm core of 6" Dunlop latex plus an xtra firm 4" topper in dunlop latex. Also a medium 2" topper. This will replace a worn out inner-spring mattress insert in a king size waterbed. Total height of the mattress needs to be at least 11". I'm 6'1" 320 lbs. Does anyone know of a supplier of quality Dunlop latex that can supply these custom sizes. I would appreciate any alternative suggestions regarding other types of mattresses and any helpful info. Thanks for the help! |
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sandman wrote: You may want to check out sleepez mattress components. Their firm dunlop is 38-40 ILD. That might compare to xtra firm at most places, but if you call they might be able to get even firmer. Their supplier is latex green, which is suppose to be pretty good. Not sure if you can return components though, so you would have to check on that. even though they have an excellent return policy on special size like this it is doubtful they would take it back. but I am sure they could custom cut it. |
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budgy wrote: even though they have an excellent return policy on special size like this it is doubtful they would take it back. but I am sure they could custom cut it. My mistake, I didn't focus on the odd size. I thought it was a standard king size. Yes, it might be worth calling Sleepez to see if they can do it, but I doubt it could be returned. Of course, that will be the issue with any place. |
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| I have called acouple of places but no one will accept returns on custom sizes. Most have recommended all dunlop in firm or extra fim. |
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luke wrote: I have called acouple of places but no one will accept returns on custom sizes. Most have recommended all dunlop in firm or extra fim. Can't you buy the size that is close to what you need and use those? That will be the only way anyone would take exchanges/returns. Just a thought. |
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thats a good point Leo. You could order California king (72x84) inserts (assuming they don't consider them a special size) and then if they don't work out in terms of firmness exchange them until you get the comfort you need and then at the end of it all you could always cut the foam down to size yourself with an electric knife. This message was modified Mar 5, 2010 by budgy
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| Cutting down a Cal. King is an option I'm considering. How hard is it to cut latex? |
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luke wrote: Cutting down a Cal. King is an option I'm considering. How hard is it to cut latex? I have used regular sewing scissors to cut 1 1/2" thick latex, no problem. Otherwise proably the kitchen carving knive, electric of course, I use that for regular thick foam. Don't worry about perfection, you won't feel it. |
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| apparently an electric carving knife makes it a cinch. I would of course really take my time if I was gonna cut it, try to let the knife do ALL the work and not actually try to force it because you might tear a few chunks off that you didn't intend to. |
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luke wrote: Cutting down a Cal. King is an option I'm considering. How hard is it to cut latex? Cutting a 6" piece might be very slow, but probably do-able. I have used an electric carving knife from K-Mart to cut up to 4" thick memory foam and it works but you might want to count on doing it in several sessions with breaks in between so as not to over-heat your knife. Cutting 2-3" of latex is a breeze, but 6" might be a bit more difficult. If you had a really sharp machete or something like that, that also might work, or even a super fine-tooth saw... |