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Foundation Questions for Latex Mattresses
Mar 5, 2010 5:02 PM
george
Joined: Jul 29, 2009
Points: 12
I have a question about foundations (i.e. box spring), for latex mattresses.  Right now I am looking at purchasing a new latex mattress and our current bed frame needs a box spring to work correctly.  Right now my options are:

  1. Buy a new platform bed frame and make sure slats are 2 inches or less apart (I might have to buy slats separatly) - Expensive
  2. Use current box springs (not recommended since they are old and also might not breathe well) - Free but may not work effectively
  3. Buy a foundation from the retailer like Flobeds or SleepEz or other - price varies
  4. Buy a foundation somewhere else (does anybody know of a good place to buy foundations?, eg. ikea?)

I've looked at a few places and there is somewhat of a price difference.  I don't think it matters as long as it works.  Even the color of the cloth is not important (I have a bed skirt).

Just wondering your opinons on this:

  1. Can I use an existing box spring?
  2. Why such a large price difference between some retailers for box springs?  Is one better than the other?  Is cheap OK?
  3. How about Euro Slats - is it worth it if I combine with a thinner mattress?
  4. Anybody know where to get a cheap foundation that works?
  5. Anybody have plans to build your own?
  6. Any opinions on the "best" bang for your buck for a foundation?

Probably a weird question but I am trying to gather information on each of the components for my purchase (mattress, mattress cover, and foundation).  I just want to get it right so I don't have to deal with returns but also not buy more than I need.

Thanks in advance.

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Re: Foundation Questions for Latex Mattresses
Reply #7 Mar 9, 2010 10:35 PM
MissMac
Joined: Feb 25, 2010
Points: 14
We have a new king 13" latex (8 pieces) and are using our old simmons foun dation  until we decide what to buy.  I love the latex, but I can tell our old foundation sags.  From other posts, it sounds like we could put some type of board over the old foundation.  But I understand we don't want a solid bottom as the latex needs to breathe.  True?  I read here about putting some pegboard over the foundation.  Would this work and allow enough air circulation to the bottom layer of latex?   And we could also lay slats  horizontally?  Would I feel the slats with the 4 layers of latex?  Thanks for your help.
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