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2 inches or 3 inches of latex??
Oct 8, 2011 7:40 AM
gcalex
Joined: Oct 8, 2011
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I have a luxury firm mattress which provides great support but is a little hard.  As I have lower back issues I don't want to sacrifice too much support for comfort.  As I am over 200 lbs. I was thinking 3" is probably better than 2", but my question is, would that give up too much support?  Thanks.
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Re: 2 inches or 3 inches of latex??
Reply #1 Oct 8, 2011 12:46 PM
Leo3
Joined: May 3, 2008
Points: 827
Two inches is not enough.  But try it and you will probably see you need more.  MHI.
Re: 2 inches or 3 inches of latex??
Reply #2 Oct 8, 2011 2:24 PM
Sall
Joined: Aug 5, 2010
Points: 227
I'd go with 3" too, especially if you are a side sleeper at all.  You may actually have to go to 4" if the mattress is really firm, but I wouldn't jump that far yet.  Some of it depends on whether you are looking for a 14 ILD, 19 ILD or higher.
Re: 2 inches or 3 inches of latex??
Reply #3 Oct 12, 2011 2:22 PM
proof1st
Joined: Apr 20, 2011
Points: 65
As others have mentioned, it definitelly depends on what position you sleep in, and it may depend on what ILD you choose, but If all you are looking for is a little softness on top, I would strongly recommend 2". I tried 3" of both 19 ILD and 28 ILD over a fairly firm spring mattress, and it was too deep to provide support for my lower back. It was good fo side sleeping but thats not my natural sleeping position - Im a back sleeper. I gave it about a month to see if I would get used to it, but no dice. I took off the topper and am feeling relief.
Re: 2 inches or 3 inches of latex??
Reply #4 Oct 13, 2011 6:57 PM
corban
Joined: Oct 13, 2011
Points: 11
What if you are a stomach sleeper?  I am trying to figure out if I should go with 2 or 3 inches.  We like a firm mattress and are looking at roughly a 6" firm core below a 2 or 3 inch soft top? http://www.latexmattresscompany.com/ possible setup.

 

thanks

Re: 2 inches or 3 inches of latex??
Reply #5 Oct 14, 2011 4:25 AM
Sall
Joined: Aug 5, 2010
Points: 227
corban wrote:

 

What if you are a stomach sleeper?  I am trying to figure out if I should go with 2 or 3 inches.  We like a firm mattress and are looking at roughly a 6" firm core below a 2 or 3 inch soft top? http://www.latexmattresscompany.com/ possible setup.

 

 

thanks


For a stomach or back sleeper, I would definitely go with 2" or less.  It's still a matter of feel, but I wouldn't start with 3" for a back or side sleeper unless the base is really firm and the topper is also fairly firm.

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Re: 2 inches or 3 inches of latex??
Reply #6 Oct 15, 2011 8:34 AM
corban
Joined: Oct 13, 2011
Points: 11
Sall wrote:

 

 


For a stomach or back sleeper, I would definitely go with 2" or less.  It's still a matter of feel, but I wouldn't start with 3" for a back or side sleeper unless the base is really firm and the topper is also fairly firm.


Sounds good.  I will start with 2" and work from that.

 

corban

Re: 2 inches or 3 inches of latex??
Reply #7 Oct 15, 2011 10:51 AM
sandman
Joined: Oct 15, 2009
Points: 966
corban wrote:

 


Sounds good.  I will start with 2" and work from that.

 

corban


That's probably the right move.  You can always add an inch, but you cannot make a 3" into a 2".  Of course it is nice to have 1 piece (althought 3" pieces can be big and awkward to move), but I have found that flexibilty is very important.


 

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