Latex/lux-HQ diy. Love it. Hate it.
Apr 12, 2010 11:15 PM
Joined: Mar 22, 2010
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Ive constructed my diy mattress with 4" lux-HQ (base), 3" medium latex(middle), 2" soft latex(top). All latex is blended latex.

Ive been sleeping on this for about 3 wks now. Im not sure what to make of it.  Most nights Ive slept good. I dont feel like Im floating on a cloud, or hearing angels sing, but I slept good. But on one of night I woke and felt like the mattress was to hard. I was totally uncomfortable. Then followed more nights of comfortable sleep. But, again, this morning, I woke at 4am and felt like I was laying on the ground.

How do I fix this. Or do I need to? Give it more time?

 

Thanks.

Re: Latex/lux-HQ diy. Love it. Hate it.
Reply #1 Apr 13, 2010 1:08 PM
Location: L.A. area
Joined: Jan 18, 2008
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Latkat wrote:

Ive constructed my diy mattress with 4" lux-HQ (base), 3" medium latex(middle), 2" soft latex(top). All latex is blended latex.

Ive been sleeping on this for about 3 wks now. Im not sure what to make of it.  Most nights Ive slept good. I dont feel like Im floating on a cloud, or hearing angels sing, but I slept good. But on one of night I woke and felt like the mattress was to hard. I was totally uncomfortable. Then followed more nights of comfortable sleep. But, again, this morning, I woke at 4am and felt like I was laying on the ground.

How do I fix this. Or do I need to? Give it more time?

 

Thanks.


That does sound rather strange. I'd say give it more time if it's only bothering you once in a while. If it keeps bothering you my only thought is to put something with an ILD in between your soft topper and your 3" medium, in between the two, to try to soften it a bit without losing support.

Re: Latex/lux-HQ diy. Love it. Hate it.
Reply #2 Apr 13, 2010 1:28 PM
Joined: Mar 22, 2010
Points: 19
Thanks Jim.

Last night I wasnt even aware of the bed. I just slept, no problem. I think I will give it more time.

I will keep your proposed solution in mind for future reference.

Thanks.

Re: Latex/lux-HQ diy. Love it. Hate it.
Reply #3 Apr 13, 2010 4:15 PM
Joined: Nov 4, 2008
Points: 223
hi latkat,

i seem to remember feeling the same way when i was figuring out my DIY bed (pu foam and one layer of latex at the top). In my final and current configuration, it feels comfortable all the time, even when i awaken at 3am for a while. ;) 

I think the trick for me was two layers of soft stuff on top (1 1/2 inches super soft eggcrate foam and 1" of soft latex, 20ILD), but you have that, so...I'm not sure! Maybe some eggcrate in between the latex layers?

Let us know how it goes!

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