Which mattress? (merged threads)

Tim_Deegan

Nosmo_King wrote: »

I had virtually decided to go for a Madrid mattress, but SWMBO insists that being able to use an electric blanket is a must, would the ideal solution be a mattress with memory foam on one side (for spring/summer) and then turn over for winter so an electric blanket could be used? or is memory foam naturally less cold so you wouldn't need electric blanket anyway?

Memory foam (as well as the knitted fabric usually used with it) has a much warmer touch than traditional damask mattresses. So als long as you use a flanlette sheet instead of a cold cotton one, then there should be no need to use an electric blanket with a memory foam mattress anyway.

Tim_Deegan

infra487 wrote: »

Hi Tim. Thanks the post , I am still confused.. just want to check how are sleepezee mattress.. pocket sprung with memory foam on top..I have seen they are in that range.. apprx 300 pounds

Please read post #2250

Tim_Deegan

I am very happy to give out advice to anyone who asks. However I do get slightly miffed by the number of PM's I get from people who asked advice, then went completely against my advice, then come back a few months later asking for help because they have bought the wrong mattress and are having problems with it. The reason I spend a huge amount of my valuable time giving out advice is so that people don't make a big mistake in the first place.

e102gamma

Tim_Deegan wrote: »

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Thanks a lot. You're a great help. I guess I'll strike latex off the list of possibilities.

1. You may well have mentioned this before but what constitutes a good size for a pocket spring? I guess it depends on spring count (I know to look for around 1000-1800) but would you call any particular size too small/large?
2. If a mattress is a good depth - 10"+ - does that guarantee a good amount of filling (hope I'm using the right term)? Can manufacturers take any shortcuts in this regard?
3. How do I know the filling in the mattress won't go lumpy? Is this a non-issue?
   I'm used to mattresses that don't actually have any. ^_^

Am I thinking too much into this?

Tim_Deegan

e102gamma wrote: »

Thanks a lot. You're a great help. I guess I'll strike latex off the list of possibilities.

1. You may well have mentioned this before but what constitutes a good size for a pocket spring? I guess it depends on spring count (I know to look for around 1000-1800) but would you call any particular size too small/large?
2. If a mattress is a good depth - 10"+ - does that guarantee a good amount of filling (hope I'm using the right term)? Can manufacturers take any shortcuts in this regard?
3. How do I know the filling in the mattress won't go lumpy? Is this a non-issue?
   I'm used to mattresses that don't actually have any. ^_^

Am I thinking too much into this?

1. It would be very rare that the manufacturer even states the spring size, so it would be very difficult to tell.
2. A 10"+ mattress should have a good amount of filling, but some will use cheap quality fillings, and others will use multiple layers of good quality.
3. It shouldn't be an issue in a good quality mattress that is looked after.

e102gamma

Tim_Deegan wrote: »

1. It would be very rare that the manufacturer even states the spring size, so it would be very difficult to tell.

I had it in mind that if I was having it custom made I'd ask the manufacturer what size/gauge springs they used. I don't know if it's useful to know that though. >.>

disfunktional

Thanks to all who have contributed to this thread.

I have spent a fair amount of time reading around the recommendations of various makes and styles. I am having difficulty finding negative reviews of any of the over critisized companies. Could anyone be so kind and point any out?

Tim_Deegan

e102gamma wrote: »

I had it in mind that if I was having it custom made I'd ask the manufacturer what size/gauge springs they used. I don't know if it's useful to know that though. >.>

I wouldn't have thought that a company that custom makes mattresses would use the smaller cheaper pocket springs anyway.

Having one custom made could cost a fortune.

e102gamma

It could well do.

I guess I'm as armed as I'm going to be. Time to start looking at beds. xD

Thanks again.

liriam

hi tim

im just new on this thread and on hunt for a mattress for a king size oak bed (slated) am having a second thought between the memory foam and firm pocket sprung as i have a scoliosis. i've tried a lot in the shop and starting to like to a medium to firm mattress. i've looked into sealy's posturepedic range but after reading the post here saying that they are now silentnight bed and lowered they're quality i looked into kingkoil and this is the only place i can get that would deliver to ireland at a good price

http://www.mattressnextday.co.uk/mattress/331/Kaymed-King-Koil-Health-4000/

im wondering if this is a good quality mattress. haven't tried this myself but thinking if this is on a firmer side then might get a memory foam topper

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Luxury-Visco-Memory-Foam-Mattress-Topper-King-Bed_W0QQitemZ170295162997QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_Bedroom_Bedding_PP?hash=item170295162997&amp;_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&amp;_trkparms=72:1301|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

i like the memory foam but worried that it would be too warm for my husband so a topper might be a good option in case he doesn't like it i could just remove it

would appreciate your valued opinion

thanks and regards

liriam