I am in seach of an innerspring mattress with comfort level 7.5. I recently returned a saatva classic mattress that was 7.5. It was very comfortable but sagged after the first 30 days. I am now on a mattress factory firm mattress, but my hips hurt when I wake up. Need firm but not that firm. I am 5’8, 140 lbs…I also need a base or foundation to go with it , I sleep mostly on my back , sometimes on my side.I recently found a mattess that seemed very comfortable but it was vey expensive. It was called Bon Air plush. It had 2" quilting foam, then 1" serene foam, 2" avena foam, .25 instator pad, 106 pocketed coil 8" quantam edge.
It sounds like you’ve had quite a journey with your mattress experiences.
First, it is unusual for any mattress to sag after 30 days, and we estimate that 75% of the time, the issue is related to what is between the mattress and the floor. What is often perceived as adequate often lacks proper support. The exterior might look solid, but the materials used to support the mattress might not be up to par. In fact, I’d say that a lot of bed frames, platform beds, and foundations on the market today lack adequate support. We had someone recently with a Nectar Premier Hybrid who reported it sank in the middle after a couple of months and found it way too soft. We recommended that they test the mattress on the floor; when they did, they found that they didn’t fee like they were rolling to the middle and the mattress did felt too firm now.
If you get a new foundation, like one from DLX, ensure that the foundation is properly supported. We’ve seen our mattresses and foundations, along with bed frames that lacked adequate support, lead to the mattress sagging. Always opt for heavy-duty options. Generally, there should be cross braces and a center support beam in the middle, with at least a couple of sturdy legs that touch the floor.
Thanks for sharing your height, weight, and previous mattress experiences. This information is helpful in giving a recommendation. Our mattress has a different design than Saatva, but if you found the Bon Air—which appears to have a typo in the coil count at 106—comfortable, we think you would be comfortable on a DLX. We’d recommend our Premier Hybrid in Firm. This model provides a firm support level but includes a good amount of cushioning to avoid being too hard, making it a balanced option for someone who sleeps on their back and occasionally on their side. Additionally, ensuring that you pair it with a robust support system is key.
Keep in mind that firmness is quite subjective and personal. One person’s 7.5 might be firm, whereas another might find it medium. It’s like spicy food—one person may say it’s not spicy, while another is sweating and chugging milk. With the Premier Hybrid, LatexLux, or MemoryMax from us, there is a zipper on the mattress that allows access to a 3" insert, enabling you to adjust the comfort if needed.
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thank you for your response. When I went to your website I saw that you have flippable mattresses. I have always had one,so now I am curious about them. The essential I think maybe too firm. I am looking at the classic 12inch soft or the 14 " med, What is the difference? I do like to sleep on top of the mattress rather than sinking in. I feel though that my body is requesting somthing softer than a firm as I am getting older. Right now I am sleeping on a mattress factory legacy firm (2011) and wake up with a stiff back. I am totally confused about finding a good support system. Looking at a linnus platform bed with 2.75" between slats.
So can you please tell me the difference between the premier firm and the classic 14 " medium., and the classic 12" soft. thx
Yes, we do offer traditional two-sided mattresses that you can flip and rotate to even out the wear. Based on the firmness level you select, the mattress is the same on both sides.
Regarding your inquiry about the Classic 12" Soft and the 14" Medium, the main difference between these two models lies in the amount of foam on each side. While both models use the same high-quality fabrics and pocket coils, the 14" has more foam padding, which generally provides a softer feel. As a result, most people would find the 14" Medium feels softer compared to the 12" Medium.
When comparing the Premier Hybrid and DLX Classic, the Premier offers the flexibility to adjust the comfort level after purchase. It features a 3" insert that can be changed out if it becomes uncomfortable over time. This adjustability can be beneficial as your comfort needs change.
If there is any uncertainty about selecting the correct firmness, we’d always recommend opting for the Premier Hybrid, as it provides the flexibility to adjust the comfort level after you get it.
Zinus platform beds are less than ideal when you are concerned about long-term support for the mattress. We tested them, and they can be problematic over the long term. The issue is not the spacing but the thickness and type of wood—the slats tend to be very lightweight and flexible. We completely understand your confusion about support bases. Unfortunately, many options on the market are not adequate, and the blame often falls on the mattress. Just last week, someone contacted us about buying a new mattress. They had a big-name bed-in-a-box that felt unsupportive, and they rolled to the middle after a couple of months using a base that looked good and had thousands of five-star reviews. They tried the mattress on the floor, and what was once too soft and unsupportive became too hard.
The challenge in recommending a solution is that everyone has their own design aesthetics for their room, so what we might recommend may not match what people want for the look of their room.
To simplify, you could consider an adjustable base, our foundation with a heavy-duty bed frame, or something like KD frames Nomad. You can also retrofit an existing bed frame by replacing the slats—Home Depot sells them, so it’s a common issue that needs to be fixed on a bed frame.
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