Which mattress? (merged threads)

Tempy

TiTheRev wrote: »

Better quality open coil would be far better than low end pocket sprung. A decent open coil will actually be more comfortable in the long run, as pocket sprung at the cheaper end will use poor quality springs or smaller ones and wrap them in foam, but either way there's a better chance they'll use cheaper materials etc.

Saying that £300 may get you a fair pocket sprung in double if you dont use the large stores.

Thanks again.

Would you (or anyone else here) feel brave enough to point me towards a particular make/makes of good value/quality pocket sprung to look at?

and/or specs I should look for as to be honest if I'm buying from an online retailer I will not have the chance to try myself, and I'm going to be relying on others (who know far more about me) experience with various makes.

As I said, if I go with Pocket Sprung I will put some Hardboard or Plywood over my metal wire base to support the matress.

And would want it to stand up to lying on it, watching TV as well as just sleeping. So I'm guessing on the firmer side.

No need for any Memory foam on top (would like the ability to turn it)

And I would lie it to be quite flat on the surface. Not one of these ones with deep craters every 8" across the surface

Thanks

TiTheRev

With the issue of promoting certain sites or brands being against forum rules, I would suggest that you make some suggestions of beds you've seen within budget and we can comment on the good or bad points on that mattress. Some points to note, no matter what mattress, are...

a) Make sure it's turnable. Single sided mattresses will basically just last half as long, but are never half the price.
b) If pocket sprung, 1000+ spring count (for a king which is the normal reference) is good.
c) Read the fine print with warrenties, most are sliding scale and are only guaranteed fully for a year.

Tempy

TiTheRev wrote: »

With the issue of promoting certain sites or brands being against forum rules, I would suggest that you make some suggestions of beds you've seen within budget and we can comment on the good or bad points on that mattress. Some points to note, no matter what mattress, are...

a) Make sure it's turnable. Single sided mattresses will basically just last half as long, but are never half the price.
b) If pocket sprung, 1000+ spring count (for a king which is the normal reference) is good.
c) Read the fine print with warrenties, most are sliding scale and are only guaranteed fully for a year.

Ok, I'm game....

How about: http://www.mattressnextday.co.uk/mattress/461/Richmond-1000-Pocket/

Or this: http://www.mattressnextday.co.uk/mattress/40/Sealy-Ultra---Superior/

The second "Sealy" one looks good to me. (just from the advert) though not sure how many springs it has.

Hackneyed

I'm looking to buy a double size, pocket sprung mattress and to spend around £400. I've been looking at this mattress and was wondering whether anyone had any experience with this make (and comments on the choice). I have to admit that I didn't read all the pages in this forum (just 20 or so) but I didn't see anything mentioned about this supplier. Odd one might think as they're known for providing a certain quality for a very reasonable price.

The problem I have here is that I'd rather go for continental measurement as I'm relatively tall - the 190cm mattresses of JL, Heal's and other stores are too short. Habitat and Ikea are the only ones I've come across so far but I have to admit that I haven't looked for long. Are there any other places one could get 200cm long mattresses (I'm based in London)?

Also, is it better to go for the most expensive one of the budget supplier (IKEA), or the least expensive of the more expensive supplier (HABITAT)? I know you probably can't apply a general rule here but it would be interesting to know peoples' opinions.

Thanks for reading!

TiTheRev

Tempy wrote: »

Ok, I'm game....

How about: http://www.mattressnextday.co.uk/mattress/461/Richmond-1000-Pocket/

Or this: http://www.mattressnextday.co.uk/mattress/40/Sealy-Ultra---Superior/

The second "Sealy" one looks good to me. (just from the advert) though not sure how many springs it has.

I can honestly say Ive never heard of DreamWorks Beds, so cant comment on them the write-up doesnt mantion if it's non-turn or not and the 1000 spring count will be for the King, so the double will be less, but technically ok. I'll bet the 10year warrenty is only fully covered for the 1st year too.

Again no real detail with the Sealy. It looks like a glorified open coil mattress and the filling isnt wonderful, it'll go flat in time... PLUS, they are part of the same group as Silentnight, so they will have the same poor standards. More quantity, less quality it seems

Tim_Deegan

Tempy wrote: »

Ok, I'm game....

How about: http://www.mattressnextday.co.uk/mattress/461/Richmond-1000-Pocket/

Dispite what they say in the listing you can almost guarantee that this is an entry level pocket sprung mattress.

Tempy wrote: »

Or this: http://www.mattressnextday.co.uk/mattress/40/Sealy-Ultra---Superior/

The second "Sealy" one looks good to me. (just from the advert) though not sure how many springs it has.

Sealy are the same company as Silentnight!!!

You mentioned the 'craters'. This is what's known as hand tufting, and is actually part of the construction of most pocket sprung mattresses. To be honest you don't even notice them on a good quality mattress.

It was because you mentioned that you don't want hand tufting that I suggested a good quality open coil sprung mattress, although you would need to go for either deep quilted or micro quilted to avaid hand tufts.

Tempy

TiTheRev wrote: »

I can honestly say Ive never heard of DreamWorks Beds, so cant comment on them the write-up doesnt mantion if it's non-turn or not and the 1000 spring count will be for the King, so the double will be less, but technically ok. I'll bet the 10year warrenty is only fully covered for the 1st year too.

Again no real detail with the Sealy. It looks like a glorified open coil mattress and the filling isnt wonderful, it'll go flat in time... PLUS, they are part of the same group as Silentnight, so they will have the same poor standards. More quantity, less quality it seems

Thanks, but this is what's going to make these forums hard.

Rather than someone saying THIS is a good bed.

I guess I have to keep posting examples till someone says YES that's a good one.

I could have bought either of those as they sounded good until I read your comments

Tim_Deegan

Hackneyed wrote: »

I'm looking to buy a double size, pocket sprung mattress and to spend around £400. I've been looking at this mattress and was wondering whether anyone had any experience with this make (and comments on the choice). I have to admit that I didn't read all the pages in this forum (just 20 or so) but I didn't see anything mentioned about this supplier. Odd one might think as they're known for providing a certain quality for a very reasonable price.

To be honest they aren't the best quality, and the one shown is over priced.

Also it wouldn't fit a standard UK double bed as it is continental sized.

Hackneyed wrote: »

The problem I have here is that I'd rather go for continental measurement as I'm relatively tall - the 190cm mattresses of JL, Heal's and other stores are too short. Habitat and Ikea are the only ones I've come across so far but I have to admit that I haven't looked for long. Are there any other places one could get 200cm long mattresses (I'm based in London)?

If you really do want a continental size, then you would probably get better quality going for a UK made mattress from an independent manufacturer, who are usually happy to supply continental sizes.

Hackneyed wrote: »

Also, is it better to go for the most expensive one of the budget supplier (IKEA), or the least expensive of the more expensive supplier (HABITAT)? I know you probably can't apply a general rule here but it would be interesting to know peoples' opinions.

Thanks for reading!

I really don't know what the quality of Habitat is like. However beds and mattresses are one thing that we do best in the UK, so try to go with a British make.

Tempy

Some more

Rest Assured mattress - Venice 1200 Ortho mattress

http://www.mattress24.co.uk/product/Venice_1200_Ortho_mattress-133


Sprung Slumber mattress - Bedstead 1200 mattress


http://www.mattress24.co.uk/product/Bedstead_1200_mattress-10


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To my Untrained eye, these both SOUND very good from the adverts, and I would really appreciate anyone here's thoughts on either model.

s_f_j

hi,

had a quick flick thru the thread and to be honest a lot of its going over my head:eek:

i'd be greatful tho if one or two of you could give comment on this mattess, is a good deal or a case of inflating the original price to make the reduced price seem a bargain?

cheers james

http://www.bedstar.co.uk/shop/customer/product.php?productid=32488&cat=2364&page=1