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Anyone have recommendations for a foundation for a latex mattress that will fit into a regular bed frame? I'm looking for maximum motion suppression, minimum noise - I guess good build quality will accomplish this. A slats-only base wont work since the bed frame is only 6" off the ground and I like too add some height. Thanks! |
| If there is a local dealer near you...you can probably get a Natura 10" queen base for $250 or $300 tops...but it is made of solid hardwood, no laminates, no plywood...its well worth the price. www.naturaworld.com check their dealer locator |
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Thanks for that recommendation - for anyone else interested, amazon has it for 270: http://www.amazon.com/Natura-Organic-Mattress-Foundation-Queen/dp/B003DSGNC0/ref=sr_1_1?s=furniture&ie=UTF8&qid=1304604000&sr=1-1 |
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I have this bad boy: http://www.amazon.com/Handy-Living-Queen-Wood-Frame/dp/B002KQ5KQG/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1304658315&sr=1-1 Didn't work that well with spring mattresses but with my latex bed it works great, and has decent clearance (13-14") for under bed storage. Plus it's silent, no squeaks or anything, possibly because most of it is wood. Biggest downside is putting it together/taking it apart when you have to move. It takes a while for each slat. |
| I probably wouldn't recommend the above foundation if its exactly as pictured. Not because it would damage the mattress but I think the type of slats (curved) used will bend significantly under weight and possibly make the mattress feel uneven, especially if it is a thinner latex mattress. |
| I'd think there would be any number of Co's that offer platform foundations that look like traditional box springs. We bought a new foundation with our latex mattress last fall. Looks, fits into a traditional bed frame just as a box springs would. Ours is covered in same material as the mattress. Offered in 2 different heights and no noticable give to it. It is supported full length along both sides by the bed frame as a box spring would. One requirement that the Co required was for a qween was the foundation needed to be supported in at least one place on the center all the way to the floor. Top surface is fairly thick slats on about 5-6" centers. Don't recall the specific cost as we bought as a set but think the cost was close to $200. |
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budgy wrote: I probably wouldn't recommend the above foundation if its exactly as pictured. Not because it would damage the mattress but I think the type of slats (curved) used will bend significantly under weight and possibly make the mattress feel uneven, especially if it is a thinner latex mattress. |
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That's good feedback on those adjustable frames - I had wondered about that too. Here's another slat frame option I found on amazon. Seems sturdy from the reveiws. |
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Is there any reason that a plywood platform would not be suitable for a latex mattress? Does latex need to "breathe"? This message was modified May 11, 2011 by Phoebe2011
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Check out this thread for varying opinions on the "breathing" issue, including Dewey from Flobeds (reply #8): http://www.whatsthebest-mattress.com/forum/best-foundation-latex/4679-A-1.html |
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proof1st wrote: That's good feedback on those adjustable frames - I had wondered about that too. Here's another slat frame option I found on amazon. Seems sturdy from the reveiws. |