Questions about my new Ikea latex mattress!
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I just bought the SULTAN EGERSUND that was on sale at Ikea! http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70100746 What do you think of it? I'm not a chiropractor but I was wondering if it would be ok to stack two of them on top of each other so it'd be 8'' instead of 4''. Also, would it be alright to put the mattress on the floor or do I need to buy a base and slats? I'm a student with a limited budget. Thanks! This message was modified Mar 5, 2008 by emale
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Re: Questions about my new Ikea latex mattress!
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emale wrote: I've read somewhere that they recommend the slats to be a distance of 1.5'' from each other. I talked to the guy and he showed me a comparison chart that said that ANY pair of slats could be used, but I noticed that almost all the slats (from 15-28 boards) have a distance greater than that (with the more expensive/higher slat count closer to eath other). Does it matter at all (like provide adequate support for the mattress), or does it not matter? I'd like to save money but if it's going to hinder the function of the bed, then it's not worth it... If you find a good deal on a platform bed, but the slats are too far apart, you can always add more. This is what we did. We have a platform bed that we used previously with a futon that had movable slats maybe 2 (or 3) inches apart. When we bought a new mattress, to make sure it had enough support, we went down to the local hardware store and bought several more boards the same width and thickness of the slats and added them in. This might be trickier if the slats are fixed to the rails or somehow to each other. Also, I agree with the others: don't buy another mattress, just try a topper (or two). That way you have the flexibility to experiment with how firm or soft you want the overall feel to be. 4 inches plus another 2 or 3 inches of topper should be plenty thick enough. |
Re: Questions about my new Ikea latex mattress!
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emale wrote: I just bought the SULTAN EGERSUND that was on sale at Ikea! http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70100746 What do you think of it? I'm not a chiropractor but I was wondering if it would be ok to stack two of them on top of each other so it'd be 8'' instead of 4''. Also, would it be alright to put the mattress on the floor or do I need to buy a base and slats? I'm a student with a limited budget. Thanks! There certainly isn't much info on that page. How thick is the latex? Is it pure latex or is it combined with polyurethane foam? Is it Talalay or Dunlop or "jungle" latex? What is the ILD of the latex? I don't see how they could sell 4" of pure latex with a cover for $150 for a twin! Is it possible? Or is it a small amount of latex on top of polyurethane? I'm curious. |
Re: Questions about my new Ikea latex mattress!
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emale wrote: I just bought the SULTAN EGERSUND that was on sale at Ikea! http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70100746 What do you think of it? I'm not a chiropractor but I was wondering if it would be ok to stack two of them on top of each other so it'd be 8'' instead of 4''. Also, would it be alright to put the mattress on the floor or do I need to buy a base and slats? I'm a student with a limited budget. Thanks!
Is there any indication on the packaging with your bed or the receipt or anything that might answer the following questions: What TYPE of latex is it made of? (Talalay, Dunlop, or ??) What firmness is the latex (usually given in ILD such as 28ILD or 34ILD, something like that; or IFD) Where was the latex made? Is there any polyurethane foam attached to the latex or is it pure 100% latex? I ask, because that is a VERY good price for a 4" piece of latex. Anyone else here familiar with IKEA's latex? If I was in the market for a latex core I think I would buy this. I'm tempted to buy one to use as the core for our futon couch/fold out bed. |
Re: Questions about my new Ikea latex mattress!
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