Where to buy 3" SuperFirm (44 ILD) as cheap as FoamByMail.com?
Oct 17, 2011 10:18 PM
Joined: Oct 17, 2011
Points: 5
Hi,

I want to build my own latex bed with these layers, from top to bottom : 

Layer 1 (Topper) :         2" Soft (20 ILD)

Layer 2:                        3" Extra firm (40 ILD)

Layer 3:                        3" Super firm (44 ILD)

Layer 4 (Bottom) :          3" Extra firm (40 ILD)

I weight 247 pounds, so that's why I need the extra firm stuff (so I don't sink and so it will last a long time).

I like FoamByMail.com a lot, but they don't seem to carry Extra firm and Super firm latex... In the 3"... They sell the king medium (32 ILD) 3" for 346$

Is there another store with crazy good prices like FoamByMail.com but with these firmnesses and thickneses please?

Re: Where to buy 3" SuperFirm (44 ILD) as cheap as FoamByMail.com?
Reply #6 Oct 19, 2011 1:05 PM
Joined: Oct 17, 2011
Points: 5
SleepLikeADog wrote:

Do you have a custom mattress shop nearby where you could try some latex beds?

Hum... No custom mattress shop around here.


SleepLikeADog wrote:

 

I don't believe your weight will significantly shorten the lifespan of all the latex layers (maybe you'll replace the top  layer of 20 ILD after 5 - 7 years) but it's critical to get a combination you find comfortable or you'll get rid of it long before it wears out.  I personally think 8 inches of latex is enough when properly configured.

I don't think I could go wrong with 6" of firm as the base and 2" of soft for the topper, right? The base would be tought enough and the topper would provide comfort for my side sleeping.

 

 

 

Re: Where to buy 3" SuperFirm (44 ILD) as cheap as FoamByMail.com?
Reply #7 Oct 19, 2011 10:32 PM
Joined: May 29, 2011
Points: 35
ronaldSmith wrote:

I don't think I could go wrong with 6" of firm as the base and 2" of soft for the topper, right? 

 

 

 


Yes, and I think it will be reasonably firm.  I've got the FBM 2 inch "soft" topper over their 3 inch "medium" topper and a 5 inch poly base and it's borderline too firm.  But everybody on the forum has their own preference, it would be nice if you could try before you buy.

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