Re: closest firmness to a sealy posturepedic signature firm, foam style - Kait
Dec 1, 2009 4:02 PM
I might've missed something here, but if you already own a mattress you liked before the foam gave out, the springs should still be good....why not just take that one apart and figure out what foam you like? Seems cheaper and you'll certainly learn a lot.
I have found that I like offset coil springs the best of anything for the foundation of my mattress. I don't like all-foam mattresses, be it memory foam or latex or even PU foam. There is a special feel from the springs that just feels great to sleep on(for me).
If you know what is broke, maybe just fix that part and call it good.
Kait...
Re: closest firmness to a sealy posturepedic signature firm, foam style - KimberlyH
Nov 30, 2009 2:43 PM
Just wondering if you had a chat with Flobeds today, and if you saw Eagle's post today comparing the smell of his new blended latex layer to the 100% natural layers he has....
Re: closest firmness to a sealy posturepedic signature firm, foam style - KimberlyH
Nov 26, 2009 9:14 AM
Well I can at least address your return questions. My Flobed came in three boxes with the three core layers, the convoluted top layer, and the mattress cover spread out within those three boxes (which I have kept in case I want to return the mattress).
Each layer comes individually wrapped in a double plastic bag. The outer plastic bag is smaller than the inner plastic bag, which is huge.
If you want to return a layer, you:
1) fold the layer into thirds (like you might fold a piece of paper into thirds).
2) put the folded latex layer in the larger of the two plastic bags.
3) insert the hose of a vacuum cleaner into the bag so that the tip of the hose just slightly goes in between the layers - like 1/2"
4) tightly wrap the rest of the plastic bag around the vacuum cleaner hose.
5) turn on the...
One week on an innerspring - sandman
Nov 29, 2009 9:05 AM
Spent one week on a Sealy posterpedic cushion firm innerspring at my parents house. It was not very thick and stuffed with a lot of foam. Pretty bare bones by todays standards (they got it about 7 years ago). They did not know how much they paid for it, but I assume one of the cheaper ones (I don't think they would spend a lot for the spare room). Definitely felt firm and had pressure points. However, I seemed to sleep pretty well. Slept more hours than usual (possibly due to vacation aspect?).
Did not seem to get too hot or too cold. Not sure if the difference in blankets had anything to do with it. I have read that a firmer mattress will be cooler because you sink in less and have less contact with the surface. There may be something to that.
No aches or pains in the morning, but perhaps felt a little more beat...
Re: closest firmness to a sealy posturepedic signature firm, foam style - JasonRatky
Dec 1, 2009 10:09 AM
i read eagle's update, which just added to my confusion. he can't help the data, only records it. i appreciate his honesty anyway. so in the meantime i've been reading alot of JimS.C.'s posts, and am now considering something more radical. sending priority #5 now compeltely out the window obviously. i already know i get quality sleep on a firm spring mattresses0 in the short term,a nd the main reason i want to go latex is i hope it lasts longer than just a couple of years (& do actually like the feel of latex ive tried too). so working under the assumption that what gives out FIRST on spring mattresses are the comfort layers on top getting compressed, & that the springs will still be good for much longer, i'm thinking of either:
1. getting the cheapest spring bed i can find that has the heaviest guage hardest tempered steel springs possible, then immediately removing the cheap foam on top and replacing it w/lthe firmest latex layers available when it's still new...
Re: The Prince and the Pea... yes, we really can be that sensitive! - JasonRatky
Dec 1, 2009 1:42 AM
Sleep country is an exellent example of the mattress industry. There a household name and they offer an exchange if your not happy. they'll even beat any price by 5% and they carry name brands and to top it all off they'll great you with a smile. In reality they carry mattresses that cost maybe 150 bucks to make ( or less). There already expecting to be unhappy with them and say "the mattress i bought from you hurts my hips and back I want an exchange", they'll give you the exchange because they've already factored that into there mattress price so they can still make a huge profit (compared to doing things the honest way). They give every mattress there own name ex. ( Simmons ------> (beautysleep) <-------- ). The benefit for sleepcountry is that if you find an awsome mattress for a great deal...
Re: Foam by Mail latex & Latex International latex comparison - JasonRatky
Nov 29, 2009 7:56 PM
http://www.texasmattress.com/
Thanks! I'm in houston, & apparently they have a showroom right here, but it's an antique store? I don't see anything in the way of latex there. Thanks for the tip though, I'll defintely investigate further to make sure.
And yeah, if the reputable brands are making multiple mistakes with with one customer, not much hope for the lower budget operations in that regard. At least their c.s. took care of you, that's the main thing. That alone is worht paying for. Now that JimS.C. has me thinking along the lines of his surgery projects- which is as far from "NO D.I.Y." as possible- i'm thinking about seeing what my current sealy looks like on the inside. since it will be disposed of anyway, eventually. thanks again....
Re: closest firmness to a sealy posturepedic signature firm, foam style - JasonRatky
Nov 26, 2009 7:31 PM
Well I can at least address your return questions. My Flobed came in three boxes with the three core layers, the convoluted top layer, and the mattress cover spread out within those three boxes (which I have kept in case I want to return the mattress).
Each layer comes individually wrapped in a double plastic bag. The outer plastic bag is smaller than the inner plastic bag, which is huge.
If you want to return a layer, you:
1) fold the layer into thirds (like you might fold a piece of paper into thirds).
2) put the folded latex layer in the larger of the two plastic bags.
3) insert the hose of a vacuum cleaner into the bag so that the tip of the hose just slightly goes in between the layers - like 1/2"
4) tightly wrap the rest of the plastic bag around the vacuum cleaner...
Re: closest firmness to a sealy posturepedic signature firm, foam style - JasonRatky
Nov 25, 2009 11:56 PM
. 1.Are you sure you need it that firm? 2.May I ask what is prompting you to fix on that number other than knowing you want a very firm mattress?
1. I am only sure that I need one as firm as a Sealy Posturepedic Signature Firm or Stearns & Foster Ultra Firm, which I sleep well on (when new). Even their Cushion Firm, only one level softer (& with a fourth the amount of marvelux as the firm), is too plush for me.
2. That is actually the crux of my opening question: a) the type of conventional beds I like are very firm, b) these type of beds have alot of marvelux above the springs, c) marvelux has a high ILD (40's to 50's? likened to a tennis shoe's midsole), d) a latex with a firmness as closely matching that my conv. mattress as possible would have a similar ild. THerefore, I am seeking latex with an ild in the 40's to 50's. unfortunately, c)...
Re: The Prince and the Pea... yes, we really can be that sensitive! - dodo2
Nov 27, 2009 7:53 PM
Sleep country is an exellent example of the mattress industry. There a household name and they offer an exchange if your not happy. they'll even beat any price by 5% and they carry name brands and to top it all off they'll great you with a smile. In reality they carry mattresses that cost maybe 150 bucks to make ( or less). There already expecting to be unhappy with them and say "the mattress i bought from you hurts my hips and back I want an exchange", they'll give you the exchange because they've already factored that into there mattress price so they can still make a huge profit (compared to doing things the honest way). They give every mattress there own name ex. ( Simmons ------> (beautysleep) <-------- ). The benefit for sleepcountry is that if you find an awsome mattress for a great deal at a different mattress...
