I'm looking for a more comfortable guest bed solution. One option is a wireframe twin bed with trundle which pops up to form a king bed. Like this:

http://www.humbleabode.com/Duralink-Twin-High-Rise-Trundle-Frames#view=details&item=ZB0IX

I know there are other trundle beds with slats but they do not pop up to make a king size.

What is the problem with putting a matched set of twin latex mattresses on these sort of wire bases rather than on slats? 

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A pure Latex foam rubber mattress would likely sag with the springs, producing a slight hammock affect.

GK

I was afraid to hear that. Thanks for the input.

Would putting plywood on top of the wire bases work?

jaybo wrote:

It would support a Latex mattress, but some holes would help with necessary ventilation... and it might not not feel solid and could make some noise from movement during use.  If possible, it would be better to replace the springs fully with a more solid platform.

GK

For those interested in putting a latex mattress on a trundle bed, I've found that Ikea makes a unique trundle daybed with slats that is meant to hold two of their twin latex mattresses. It is called the Ikea Hemnes Daybed.

 

This video shows how it works. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NVgWCqYJFg

Some drawbacks: When in the twin bed mode, you are constrained by the sideboards. Too short for adult guests. In the king position, this can be improved. You can put the mattresses as shown in the video, or, rotated 90 degrees. However, for the king, you must keep an extra mattress somewhere nearby. You can stack it on top of the other mattress as shown in the video, but then you are talking about two thin mattresses.

I think this could be an acceptable solution for our guest bed if it were extra-long. 

Aren't there turndles/daybeds with the polytop option (kind of like a trampoline) instead if th spring wire mesh? I suspect that would be a bit better support (though not as good as real wood slats)

Hello I also prefer King size bed sets. I am using them from my marriage time around 5 years ago. They are really comfortable and having no complaints. Latex mattresses are good. They are fine stuffed mattresses.

KarlPt wrote:

Latex mattresses are not stuffed.

Trundle beds for kids are functional, stylish beds with coasters which allow the bed to be rolled underneath when not in use. Some trundles can be fitted under existing loft or bunk beds, if the size of the loft bed's frame allows storing the trundle underneath. Maximising space in your child's bedroom will be an ever increasing headache, as your son or daughter will have more and more school books to store and more and more favourite toys to keep. With an increase in years comes an interest in different leisure time pursuits. Storage space for all the sports equipment, books, CDs and clothes will be hard to find, if your child's room is already full to capacity with an adult bed. Trundle beds offer a great space saving alternative.

If you are refurbishing a bed room then you should look at the trundle bed frames. It may not be what you originally had in mind, but they are strangely appealing. Once you realise the versatility they offer you suddenly decide that you can't live without one.

Originally trundle bed frames were not much more than a mattress in a drawer, stored under a bed. Now they are stylish, easy to use and pop up so your guests don't have to feel like they are sleeping on the floor.