foundation for latex mattress
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I posted earlier that we bought a latex mattress (6 in core and 2 in topper) from FBM. We tried using plywood over our boxspring, but it still bounces some, esp when we get in bed. So, I'm looking at a slatted foundation. It looks like the Coverest http://www.coverest.com/itemdesc.asp?CartId={78EVERESTC5B21D-E2A7-4B8F-9498-0FBD56F47484}&ic=F1-46&eq=&Tp= and the ortho mattress at Sleep EZ are the same. There's also a smartbox foundation at palmetto:http://palmettomattress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=38 for about 1/2 the price. Thoughts? Thanks. |
Re: foundation for latex mattress
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I didn't get a satisfactory answer from the company when inquiring about the smartbox foundation, so I think I'll stick with a slatted one. Has anyone bought the IKEA slatted bases? There are different types and I'm not sure if I should get the fixed slats, or the ones that are flexible in different zones. Recommendations? I've read the info here and I know Englander has been used by some and foundations without springs. I tried the plywood option first over our old boxspring, and I think getting rid of the springs (ours is OLD) is the better option. Thanks |
Re: foundation for latex mattress
| The slats in the smartbox foundation are widely spaced. There are only seven slats and I don't think they would support a latex mattress. The image of the foundation can be seen here: http://www.getbetterrest.com/products/bedframes/10_smartbox_foundation.html. I'm also interested in reading opinions about the other slat foundations. |
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I went back through old posts and found someone who did what I did-the 6 in core from FBM -and put it on an IKEA slatted base. They used the Sultan Lillaker. There's also an IKEA Sultan Laxeby, which offers more flexible zoned slats. I'm waiting on a PM, hopefully, about what jiffy524 thinks. |
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I just bought the smartbox foundation from palmetto for $150. It does look like the photo linked to above, except I think my cloth cover is a different color. I have not put the cover on yet, so it is just a wooden rectangular frame with a wooden rail bisecting it lenghtwise and 7 slats running crosswise, widely spaced. I got it in E.King size so it came as two separate twin XL boxes that sit next to eachother. I figure I'll fasten them together with plastic cable ties. All of the wooden pieces are hinged and fold up into a relatively small box 3 or 4 feet tall. The wood smells nice. There were some exposed nail heads which I banged in with a screwdriver and hammer so they wouldn't scratch the wood floor or catch on cloth. I thought I was getting a bargain at $150 for a king foundation, but it turns out it is not usable (for a latex mattress) as it comes. I will either have to add lots more slats, or just go a head and cover each of the two foundations in plywood. I have decided to do the latter. This will cost about $60 in birch plywood from Home Depot, so now my cost is up to $210 plus my labor, which doesn't sound to be as good a deal. It will be quite sturdy, however. |
Re: foundation for latex mattress
| Another alternative would be to buy a set of closely spaced slats to put on top of the foundation before covering it. Ikea sells slats separate from their foundations. |