Can indevidual layers be removed from a Tempur-Pedic Cloud Supreme?

[phoenix]

Hi RipeSmellingButtArea,

Bed felt great in showroom and I kept going back to it after trying others but feel it sinks too much around the waist and hips overnight as it warms and softens. I have the idea of removing a layer or two to tighten it up. My theory is the less layers in it, the less layers that can add to the amount of overall sinking. So I’m thinking since I mainly need more support, maybe remove one of the thicker support layers first (looks like there might be two) so that there’s less squashy mattress between me and the solid foundation underneath.

I would be cautious with this.

Your “theory” is certainly valid. Thinner comfort layers would put you closer to the support layers of the mattress and lead to both a firmer sleeping surface (which may not be comfortable given your experience with the other Tempurpedics) but would also “stop” the heavier parts of your body from sinking in as much and possibly tilting the pelvis which can put the spine out of alignment.

Thinner support layers would also become firmer faster with compression than thicker support layers but they would also not be as adaptable to changing positions because they wouldn’t have as much “room” to progress from softer to firmer as you sink into the material (see post #14 here). If I had to guess I would say that the softness/thickness of the comfort layers would be more likely to be the issue although it can depend on your body type and sleeping positions and identifying the underlying cause of back issues can take some detective work.

The layers in the Tempurpedic are glued so it would be difficult to remove them.

I love the initial feeling of this mattress, the other Tempur mattresses felt like solid blocks with the exception of the Luxe so I want to try to fine tune what I have if possible. Someone out there has to have dissected on of these beds before to give me some insight of what to expect.

I haven’t dissected a Tempurpedic and I don’t think it would be something that most people would try or how likely it would be to find someone who has (hopefully someone who has will see your post). I’m not sure which of the other Tempurpedic models you tried but if you remove one of the layers of memory foam you may find that it feels more like the mattresses you didn’t like in the store (solid blocks).

If I was in your shoes I would probably first try a mattress pad that would reduce the amount of heat reaching the memory foam and may prevent it from softening as much and reduce the amount your pelvis is sinking in to see if this helps at all before going with more drastic measures.

How long have you had your mattress and are you able to return or exchange it?

Phoenix