Need DIY help making a Simmons Beautyrest NXG
Jul 26, 2011 9:08 PM
Joined: Jul 26, 2011
Points: 8
Me: 5'11" 230lbs (side, stomach sleeper but can deal with anything)
Her: 5'6" 115lbs (side, back sleeper but sleeps very hot)

We've tried several different beds and we've found one that we really like.

Simmons Romana P/T Plush King Size located at Mattress Giant.

We liked that the bed felt cool, laying on it for 15-20 minutes was still cool.  We didn't like the tempurpedic because we sank too far into it (delux model) and could feel the foam reforming around us when we moved.  

From the marketing material it's (from top layer to base)

1 1/2" NXG w/ gel lining 
1/2" latex
2" memory foam 
on top of coils.

It looks like it's the Simmons Beautyrest NXG bed http://www.simmons.com/products/brands/beautyrest/collection.cfm#nxg

I was looking at going with this setup

 

6" core 36ILD talalay latex
2" mid-core 32 ILD talalay latex
2" topper 20 ILD talalay latex
 
Am I wasting my time trying to recreate the mattress we liked?  FBM would cost $1300 ish where the mattress we liked was $3500.
This message was modified Jul 26, 2011 by voet
Re: Need DIY help making a Simmons Beautyrest NXG
Reply #8 Jul 27, 2011 3:25 PM
Joined: Aug 5, 2010
Points: 227
voet wrote:

Thanks for the recommendation for the wool pad, that one looks good.

 

 

What's the difference between buying from FBM or going to a local place to have one custom made?


I've never bought anything from FBM but some of the reviews have been less than stellar.  Search for them on this forum for info. 

A custom mattress will be one that is designed for you by someone who knows what they are doing.  FBM, it's up to you. 

Re: Need DIY help making a Simmons Beautyrest NXG
Reply #9 Jul 28, 2011 12:21 AM
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Joined: May 13, 2011
Points: 170
haervoet wrote:

Thanks for the recommendation for the wool pad, that one looks good.

 

 

What's the difference between buying from FBM or going to a local place to have one custom made?


Most likely price.  If you know what you want DIY can be very cost effective.  I agree that FBM reviews have had ups and downs, but two recent reviews here have been positive.  There was a thread that had pics of the latex and it looked good.  No defects, discoloration, tears and the pieces were all the same size.

YMMV