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Review of my 6 yr old latex DIY bed, and questions for others...
Mar 22, 2012 12:13 AM
kapowilicious
Joined: Mar 21, 2012
Points: 3
I've had my latex mattress for 6 years now.  I have a 5.5" 32 ILD core that is Talatech latex from LI, and a 3" 20 ILD topper from FBM.  Had I known then everything I know now, I might have gotten something that was more firm- live and learn.  We ended up putting the 3" topper as the bottom layer maybe a year or two after having the mattress.  It's been working out just fine since then, and I have had no complaints.  Until recently.  I've dealt with various neck and shoulder issues over the last 2 years due to my desk job, and over the last couple months my bed has felt different...and less comfy.  It seems to be "sagging" in the middle.  We have our bed on a box spring, which has plywood over the top.  It's hard for me to tell if the base is sagging, but I ordered a new slatted base just in case, as we are long overdue for a new bed frame anyway.  

What I'd like to know is how others have found their latex to be wearing over the years???  When I ordered it I was just thinking it wouldn't break down for a long, long time.  Now I'm worried it is breaking down after only 6 years.  I confess my DH ends up wandering off to the spare room in the middle of the night, and I inevitably roll into the very middle of our queen size bed (which is, of course, exactly where I feel it is sagging!).  When i get the new base, I will probably try some different configurations (maybe remove that soft layer altogether).

So, if you have experience with Talatech latex, and FBM latex, please share your thoughts on the longevity of each!

I really hope it is just the softer 3" piece that is breaking down, and not the more expensive talatech core.

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