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Hi All, So my latex mattress arrives from SleepEZ tomorrow - but I don't have a foundation yet. I planned to buy one locally, but now not 100% sure on the ones I looked at. I was looking at wood slat foundations because of cost and someone here recommended one over box springs (for Latex). Here's what I found:
So what do you think? Should I look for other options or is this what I should expect from a wood slat foundation? And is it okay to just rely entirely on the latex for the support (9" of latex FYI)? Thanks, --Kyle |
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One of the ones flobeds sells is also just slats. So, I assume they think that is okay for latex. It looks like a lot more than 8 or 9 slats though, but I guess it would depend on how wide they are. Also, if too thin, they will flex. The adjustable ones (I think Flobeds and ikea sell them) would be intersting for an additional level of fine tuning. I don't think that is necessary though. So, I think just the slat type is okay. It may affect the firmness that you need to customize on the sleepez mattress. |
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The "Big S's" - Sealy, Simmons, Serta, all recomend a hard - wood foundation. They recomend a solid firm surface (a platform bedis great!) with no give to it. Latex International and Sleep Comp Latex have always told me that a latex mattress should do all the work. By the way - take a good hard look at what ever foundation only you buy. The store you buy the foundation from won't be making much money - profit wise - so don't expect a lot of service from them. Remember the real profit is in the mattress that you are buying some where else and come to them for their expert advice for proper support from a foundation you need for someone elses mattress! This message was modified Oct 4, 2010 by gunman4440
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Thanks guys, that helps set my mind at ease, I'll go with the wood foundation and stop worrying about it :) I'll get to try it all out tomorrow night! Take care, --Kyle |
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As a data point, I purchased a slatted base from IKEA. I opted for the more expensive one as the slats have a little "give" and are adjustable. It's worked well for the last few months.
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calliaz wrote: As a data point, I purchased a slatted base from IKEA. I opted for the more expensive one as the slats have a little "give" and are adjustable. It's worked well for the last few months.
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