Trying to assemble a mattress - need help
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Hi all- I've spent quite a bit of time perusing this and some other sites, and am trying to learn as much as I can about foam and latex types. I purchased a sleep innovations mattress from Costco two months ago (Novaform Pure Comfort Grand) and while it's comfortable, I think I can do better myself. My biggest complaint is that the Costco mattress has 3" of 4.5lb, 13ild memory foam over a 9" core. It's ok if I sleep on my back, but if I'm on my side it doesn't have enough "give" and it throws my shoulder and neck out of whack. There is a competing mattress (also at costco) that has about 6.5" of 5.5 lb memory foamy (a 3" layer over a 3.5 inch layer...each with supposedly different density), but I'm afraid that would be like sleeping in a hole. My thought is to assemble a mattress with memory foam over a latex base. I would then like to replicate a "pillow top" effect using a topper of super-soft memory foam that I could replace if and when it breaks down. How does this set up look (all from FBM): Base - 6" talalay Latex (firm) Second layer - 3" 5.5lb, 15 ild (firm-the pink memory foam) top layer - 2" 4.5lb, 12ild (soft-the white memory foam) I know the latex will add $$$ to the bottom line price, but I'm thinking that it will provide the entire mattress with extra give without being un-supportive. Could I get away with a 2 or 3 inch latex topper as the third layer, and use a 5 or 6 inch foam core, or am I getting too complicated with this? Any input would be greatly appreciated  This message was modified Dec 20, 2008 by billyjoebob
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Re: Trying to assemble a mattress - need help MequonJim
(Dec 21, 2008 10:14 AM) -
Re: Trying to assemble a mattress - need help billyjoebob
(Dec 21, 2008 10:40 AM)