Latex mattress on plywood base?
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I'm going to put a latex mattress in a twin bed that was made for a traditional mattress. Since it currently only has 4 slats I'm thinking of putting 3/4" plywood on top of the existing slats to support the latex.
Is there any value in drilling 1" holes in the plywood to create some air flow to the latex? I've read conflicting opinions on whether air flow is needed (like with the euro slat beds).
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Re: Latex mattress on plywood base?
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i just know what happened to our pertically mattress and foundation, im not saying that it will happen to all latex, ect mattress im just stating that in fact ours started to mildew from the latex, but now im thinking it was because of the organic wool that the latex cover had on it. but in any case, still not worth taking a chance on a big investment such as your bed.. ( number 6 reason NOT to go with OMI ) im still counting the reasons i'll never go back. ! i think if you check your mattress from time to time you could use just about any foundation, as long as it doesnt affect your comfort lv.
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I ended up putting it on a plywood base over wooden slats because this is for a kid twin bed and I expect there to be jumping on the mattress. I put the mattress inside a waterproof/breathable full mattress cover which I think will prevent any moisture problems.
I found a posting that said many of the big latex bedding manufacturers recommend solid platforms. |