Which mattress? (merged threads)

fatnbald

The original post was asking about their delivery service with specific reference to a mattress, I think I can decide on which particular item suits my needs without you criticising which supplier I use.

TiTheRev

Apologies if it seemed critical, I was merely trying to help advise on mattress selection it's a big decision considering you spend 1/3 of your life on it, just hoping to help but if you're happy using Costco I'm sorry, I just thought it might be a price issue, and you can get good quality mattresses at very reasonable prices online these days...

Nosmo_King_2

TiTheRev wrote: »

For me, Ikea have too many fingers in too many pies to be able to produce quality beds. The Charlotte bed is one I considered after a few recommendations myself so would easily recommend it myself over the Ikea version.

What gap do the slats have between them? More than 2/3" and you'll need to add some slats or put some peg board down to stop the pocket springs pushing through...

Thanks for the above, also, I understand that it is advisable to have 1200-1600 springs but the Charlotte has only 1000, would this be a problem? I have also noticed that comparing a Madrid with a Venice (I realise they both have foam aswell) the one with only 1000 springs- Madrid is rated medium to firm which I prefer whilst the bed with 1500 springs is soft to medium? Perhaps a Kozeesleep pocket master may be a better bet (1100 springs) or wouldn't it make much difference?
Tell you what, figuring out what mattress to buy is causing more restless nights than the old mattress!
By the way, I will be putting hardboard or pegboard over the slats. thanks for the advice.

ruthie1horse

Tim_Deegan wrote: »

Even at £120 the Dorlux Bronze Ribbon appears to be very over priced for what is a middle of the range open coil sprung mattress. It is also non turn which should make it even cheaper.

My other concern would be that you may have problems if the mattress develops a fault as it appears that Dorlus may be going bust (again).

Hi Tim, thank you for your comment. unfortunately I feel very anxious about going back to the supplier about this mattress, just no good at bargaining etc. I have spent ages online looking for other companies to remove the old mattress and can't find any locally that will. so feel like Im between rock and hard place. May build up enough strength to call them tomos and try to haggle a bit.
Thanks again for your input:hello:

TiTheRev

Nosmo_King wrote: »

Thanks for the above, also, I understand that it is advisable to have 1200-1600 springs but the Charlotte has only 1000, would this be a problem? I have also noticed that comparing a Madrid with a Venice (I realise they both have foam aswell) the one with only 1000 springs- Madrid is rated medium to firm which I prefer whilst the bed with 1500 springs is soft to medium? Perhaps a Kozeesleep pocket master may be a better bet (1100 springs) or wouldn't it make much difference?
Tell you what, figuring out what mattress to buy is causing more restless nights than the old mattress!
By the way, I will be putting hardboard or pegboard over the slats. thanks for the advice.

The recommendation for 1200-1600 springs was for good support for a 26stone man! 1000 springs would be fine for most. The firmness of a bed is down to the materials used and tension of the springs as much as the quantity of springs, so a King with 800 springs can be more 'firm' than one with 1400 springs! The spring count is a good guide for the level of body support (ie, the higher the spring count the more springs to individually contour to your body...unless inside each other!) but the firmness is a seperate issue!

Pegboard over the slats you have would be fine and relatively cheap too.

jenhug

fatnbald wrote: »

Has anyone had experience of using costco to purchase a mattress and the delivery service they offer? (Specifically the Chester Branch)

Is is free, if not what are their charges like?

Thanks
Andy

Not used them for a mattress but my sister buys almost everything from there and its usually top quality.

Nickynoo_3

This is my first post on the forum so hello to all!

We have just purchased this bedstead:

http://www.harveysfurniture.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?sID=984

We now need to buy a mattress to go with it! This is proving to be very difficult and I am now totally confused after looking at some of the previous threads! I understand that I need to go for a pocket sprung/memory foam mattress that is double sided so it can be turned. What are your views on the following mattresses?:

http://www.bedlum-beds.co.uk/product/LA-ROMANTICA-Madrid-Memory-Foam-and-Pocket-Sprung-King-Size-Mattress.-439.00/

http://www.bedlum-beds.co.uk/product/La-ROMANTICA-Venice-(was-Eros)-Memory-Foam-and-Pocket-Sprung-King-Size-Mattress-499.00/

http://www.bensonsforbeds.co.uk/Mattresses/King/Memory_Foam_Advanced_1440_Kingsize_Mattress;608.aspx

Hopefully these mattresses are the makes that are recommended and the spec that is also recommended. I had a try of the last one yesterday and it was very nice but is more expensive than the other two.

I appreciate that you have proably been asked the same thing over and over again! If you can recommend any other makes or sites to look at then I would be really grateful. Its proving difficult finding the time to look at all these websites and play with my toddler!!

Thanks very much for your help

x

Timmy_Magic

Hi I'm new to the forum and need some advice please on a memory foam mattress I have just purchased.

The mattress is from Bensons Beds and is a Relyon Advanced 1000 memory foam king size mattress (with 40mm depth of memory foam)

However, I see that for an extra £30 I can get the Advanced 1440 memory foam mattress (with 70mm depth of memory foam). So what I am asking is if it is worth going for the Advanced 1440 one?

I suffer from back problems so thought memory foam was the best option. However, my wife tends to get a bit hot during the night and I have seen that the extra depth in the foam makes it even hotter.

What is the optimum depth for these memory foam mattresses or isn't there? Any advice please would be really appreciated.

Thanks

jenhug

Apparently the optimum thickness for memory foam is 2 inches, to a max of 2 and a half inches. good luck, I am off out bed shopping again in a minute, argh!

TiTheRev

jenhug wrote: »

Apparently the optimum thickness for memory foam is 2 inches, to a max of 2 and a half inches. good luck, I am off out bed shopping again in a minute, argh!

Very true. So ideally 50-60mm is best, thus making neither 40 or 70 ideal you also need to bear in mind the density which I believe needs to be around 60 to 70kg per m3? No point getting it the right thickness but being like a sponge providing no support