Hi Snuggles2013,
Both of these are members of the site which means that I would consider them both to be among the best in the industry in terms of quality, value, and service.
They are both make component latex mattresses that allow you to customize your firmness choices for each layer (or each side) and with both of them you can either rearrange or exchange the layers after a purchase. The difference between them is in the details and specific options they have available and of course the cost.
SleepEz has more options for the type of latex they offer. They offer the choice of Dunlop, blended Talalay, and 100% natural Talalay and Flobeds has blended Talalay and 100% natural Talalay. SleepEz is also a simpler design with mainly 3" layers (the 9000 and one of their specials has a 2" top layer) while Flobeds is a little more complex design which includes a 2" convoluted topper and also offers a customizable vZone zoning system for those who are more difficult to “fit” to a mattress.
I would encourage you to talk with both of them in person rather than by email because you will find out much more detailed and meaningful information in a shorter period of time with a more in depth phone call than you will with days or even weeks of email exchanges where you may not even know the most important questions to ask or many of your questions may have an “it depends” in the “most accurate” answer.
Both of them have a great reputation for excellent customer service and they are both very informed and knowledgeable about their mattresses and the materials they use, provide good guidance to their customers, and will put their customers best interests ahead of their own (they educate rather than “sell”).
Both would make a great final choice.
[quote]Also, we are considering the manufacturers foundation vs this…
Can anyone comment on this bed vs manufacturer foundation just on normal bed frame rails?[/quote]
I would be a strong and suitable support system for a latex mattress although a solid surface doesn’t allow any airflow under the mattress which can be a risk factor with mold, mildew, and dust mites (see post #10 here). If there are no additional risk factors and you wanted the additional storage space it would probably be a worthwhile tradeoff.
Phoenix