I defer to the veterens here to help you, as I am new to latex and layering. There are a lot of sellers of the materials, and it can seem quite daunting at first. If there is a retailer near you that carries latex, by all means visit and try to get the real feel of a latex mattress.
Basic rule I think is start with a firm base, maybe a dunlop, and work up to soft, like a talalay top.