Which mattress? (merged threads)

Trifled

haha Thank you for your honesty Tim..:rolleyes: Which bits were rubbish??

I looked at several sites which explained/compared mattress types.
I couldn't find much help on springs/coils - they all seemed to claim to be the best for no roll, (many types refuted on here).

I didn't save the websites I looked at, but I remember reading through the John Lewis Mattress Guide, the Which guide, Sleep Council, and many "consumer" type sites - some of them US ones.

I think the "no turn" referred to fully latex mattresses.

Thanks for your answer, but I still feel no closer to deciding what mattress is best for me and whether to bother to fork out more hard-earned dosh than originally planned, or to buy a cheaper mattress and replace it in a couple of years.

The mattress we currently use was £450 about 4 years ago, Healthbeds individually pocketed 1000 springs (150cm). It's sublime if you're on your own, but cr*p if you're not.

But two final questions (for you or anyone in the know):

1. Are we limited in our choice of mattress for a bedstead with spring/mesh?

2. What would your ideal mattress be made up of?

Tim_Deegan wrote: »

The only advantage that latex foam has over memory foam is that latex is a natural product. So people who want natural products rather than synthetic will often pay more for it.
Memory foam is actually slightly better out of the two due to it's open celled structure allowing the air to seep out of the foam when pressure is applied, which prevents pressure points.



Memory foam is no hotter than latex foam, in fact the latex foam mattress that I slept on in a hotel was very hot, but that was down to quality issues.

There are two main reasons why some people say that memory foam is too hot (but these also apply to latex foam):

1. If the mattress is made from memory foam (or latex foam) on top of reflex foam then air can't circulate under the memory/latex foam to dissipate the heat.
2. Some manufacturers use too deep a layer of memory/latex foam, and then tell you "the more memory foam the better". The truth is that 2" is optimum. If it is deeper than that then you will just siink deeper and become engulfed, making you too hot.

Yes 2" of either latex or memory foam is ideal.



Untrue....whoever told you that probably only sold one sided latex mattresses. All mattresses should be turned on a regular basis to increase the life.



Probably the only type that would be within your budget (especially if you go for latex.


Not if you want it to last


Same as Miracoil. Actually part of the same company.


Bonnell are open coil springs


These are usually known as pocket springs. You have to be very careful to make sure you get proper pocket springs rather than the cheaper reflex foam encapsulated pocket springs. However a good quality pocket sprung with latex foam would be way over your £350 budget.

:eek:



I'm afraid that for your budget you would be better off going for a good quality pocket sprung only mattress.


Where exactly did you do your research..........quite a bit of it was complete rubbish?

Fractalien

Hi Tim or anyone else with an opinion!
I can get this mattress locally for £150. Any opinions? I just need a reasonably price mattress for occasional guest use with a wallbed but am a bit reluctant as I've never heard of Dreamworks

http://www.ukbedsonline.com/products/product/moredetails/dreamworks.id412.html
Thanks

Tim_Deegan

hanzoo wrote: »

Hi Everyone!

I'm trying to find a suitable mattress but becoming lost between
all of different brands and types.
Would like to order online but afraid that mattress delivered might
be not the one.
Definitely prefer firmer ones like
sleepezzee vancouver
http://www.furniturevillage.co.uk/bedrooms/sleepeezeevancouver

or
sleepeezee(simmons) emerald
http://www.dreams.co.uk/en-gb/ProductDetails/?cid=POCKETSPRING-MAT&pid=133-00176&language=en-GB

Anyone knows equivalent mattresses which might be orderd online?

Neither of the links state the density of the memory foam or the depth. They are two very important things to take into account when putchasing a memory foam mattress. The density should be between 60 and 70kg per m3, and the depth should be between 2" and 2.5".

Both are also very expensive for non turn mattresses that won't last as long.

There are on line sellers who give satisfaction guarantees.

Tim_Deegan

Trifled wrote: »

haha Thank you for your honesty Tim..:rolleyes: Which bits were rubbish??

All the bits that I corrected were I'm afraid.

Trifled wrote: »

I looked at several sites which explained/compared mattress types.
I couldn't find much help on springs/coils - they all seemed to claim to be the best for no roll, (many types refuted on here).

Ignore all the special trade names, and claims that theirs are unique. The best type to stop roll together is pocket sprung.

Trifled wrote: »

I didn't save the websites I looked at, but I remember reading through the John Lewis Mattress Guide, the Which guide, Sleep Council, and many "consumer" type sites - some of them US ones.

John Lewis will give you sales hype to promote what they sell.

I have actually spoken to Which Magazine, and they admitted that they ask advice, and that they aren't bed specialists. However they do take on board any constructive criticism.

The Sleep Council aren't as independent as you may think. They are actually a bed industry organisation who are funded by taking a percentage of the turnover from members. Some of the advice is good, but they will NEVER say anything against anything made or sold by any of their members.

There are also many sites that are made to look like they are independent, but are actually owned by bed manufacturers or retailers.

Trifled wrote: »

I think the "no turn" referred to fully latex mattresses.

Whoever told you that was wrong. All mattresses will last longer if you can turn them.

Trifled wrote: »

Thanks for your answer, but I still feel no closer to deciding what mattress is best for me and whether to bother to fork out more hard-earned dosh than originally planned, or to buy a cheaper mattress and replace it in a couple of years.

Just go for pocket sprung only instead, unless you are happy to wait.

Trifled wrote: »

The mattress we currently use was £450 about 4 years ago, Healthbeds individually pocketed 1000 springs (150cm). It's sublime if you're on your own, but cr*p if you're not.

Are you sure it is pocket sprung.........you shouldn't get any roll together unless the springs have had it?

Trifled wrote: »

But two final questions (for you or anyone in the know):

1. Are we limited in our choice of mattress for a bedstead with spring/mesh?

How big are the holes in the mesh?

Trifled wrote: »

2. What would your ideal mattress be made up of?

Personally I think pocket sprung with memory foam on both sides, but it is down to taste.

Tim_Deegan

Fractalien wrote: »

Hi Tim or anyone else with an opinion!
I can get this mattress locally for £150. Any opinions? I just need a reasonably price mattress for occasional guest use with a wallbed but am a bit reluctant as I've never heard of Dreamworks

http://www.ukbedsonline.com/products/product/moredetails/dreamworks.id412.html
Thanks

The Richmond isn't listed on their site, so it might we worth contacting them for a detailed spec:

[EMAIL="sales@dreamworksbeds.com"]sales@dreamworksbeds.com[/EMAIL]
Dreamworks Beds Ltd,
7 Brook Lane,
Brook Lane Industrial Estate,
Westbury,
Wiltshire,
BA13 4EP

mutty_hc

i have a budget of £150 for a double mattress, i know i can't buy anything amazing but i want a sturdy hard wearing mattress that can provide sufficient comfort but i as long as it doesn't give me a bad back im not going to be that bothered. i know i can't be pointed directly to one, but what exactly should i be looking for?

Tim_Deegan

mutty_hc wrote: »

i have a budget of £150 for a double mattress, i know i can't buy anything amazing but i want a sturdy hard wearing mattress that can provide sufficient comfort but i as long as it doesn't give me a bad back im not going to be that bothered. i know i can't be pointed directly to one, but what exactly should i be looking for?

It depends on how firm you like your mattress?

You should be able to get a mid range open coil sprung, deep quilted or hand tufted mattress delivered for that price if you shop around on line.

mutty_hc

Tim_Deegan wrote: »

It depends on how firm you like your mattress?

You should be able to get a mid range open coil sprung, deep quilted or hand tufted mattress delivered for that price if you shop around on line.

is ebay the best place to look?

mutty_hc

has anyone used co-op beds? Been looking there,

such brands as;

Dorlux
Joseph
Breasley
Airsprung
Repose
Dreamworks

are all available and within my price range. What brand here is more reliable than others?

mutty_hc

has anyone ever used this ebay seller?

http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Quality-Discount-Furniture-Shop__W0QQ_armrsZ1