How thick does a latex mattress need to be?
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I am debating on taking the latex I have and putting it on my foundation that I used for the Sealy Truform (Tempurpedic copy). I now have 5 1/2" latex over my spring mattress, how much more do I need if I am 160-165 lbs, 5' 10 1/2" in order not to bottom out? Did someone say 9" thick before? I think I may get samples of 44ILD for the base. Any suggestions? Amazingly my back hasn't been hurting with 5 1/2" of latex. Gasp I now that sounds like a lot, but my springs do not give. What I want to know is why does the hips (side sleeping) feel no pain and comfortable when I initially lay on it, then hours later, pain city. Am I the only one with this problem? It seems like all the complaints here for for lower back. The only time I had that problem (thank goodness) was when the bed was too soft or too hard. I sometimes wonder if I will ever get this right. I still remember Eagle2 (I think) posting that sometimes 80% is the best we can do. Can't remember exactly what he posted, but I had the layering about 80% good and then I messed with it. Why can't we get this 100%???? This message was modified Feb 12, 2010 by Leo3
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Re: How thick does a latex mattress need to be?
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Since no one is answering your original question, I will offer my opinion. I am 5 ft 10 inches tall and 260 lbs. I started with 8 inches of "medium" LI latex (ILD unknown) and found that I bottomed out on that setup. Exchanged it for 8 inches of "firm" (5.5 inches of 40 ILD and 2.5 inches of 32 ILD) which solved the bottoming out issue but was now too HARD. Then I added 3 inches of 100% natural 24-28 ILD LI latex and find it just about perfect for me. I am now sleeping on 11 inches of latex plus a little cotton and wool cover on the original mattress. Since you already have 5.5 inches I would suggest a "base" of firm or extra firm......maybe a 5-6 inch layer. I suppose you could try 3 inches first since you are lighter than me. From my experience and what Kimberly has stated, a 36 ILD layer might be firm enough for most people. I found 40 ILD to feel like a rock. |
Re: How thick does a latex mattress need to be?
| i think if you end up putting any more latex in your build you should almost just ditch the springs at some point. 8 inches of quality latex is plenty enough to support just about any body weight without something underneath it. |
Re: How thick does a latex mattress need to be?
| I assumed he was ditching the springs? I wouldn't recommend 8-11 inches of latex over springs! |
Re: How thick does a latex mattress need to be?
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Thanks for the replies. Yes, I was going to ditch the springs, and put the latex over my old foundation that I bought for the Tempurpedic copy Sealy Truform. That foundation probably is just a slab right? I believe 36ILD might be good then? 40ILD is like a rock Mark said? Now if some of my latex is softer than 36 and I want to put it below the firm layer, won't that make it firmer? My point is I want flexibility and I think some of the O-stock layers are softer than 36ILD, probably 32. Can I attach an .mp4 video here? This shows how springy the latex is that I have, or soft. I push it down compared to the 24ILD I have, I can see the difference; I think anyone could. Kimberly I agree with you and Sandman to a point. My left hip has bursitis, but my right hip was fine to sleep on, now it hurts. As if it is being beaten with a stick. Not sure why either. When I lay on my back (which I hate) my back is fine. This puzzles me and baffles me. Is it too soft, is it to hard????? |