I THINK latex is right for me, but need confirmation

[phoenix]

Hi kjm84,

I’m happy with the purchase, but my girlfriend finds the bed a bit too firm.

If your mattress is a bit too firm for your girlfriend then some of the suggestions in post #2 here and in post #3 here may be helpful but I would give your mattress at least 30 days before considering any changes or additions to the mattress so that the mattress has a chance to break in and your girlfiriend has the chance to get used to the feel of a mattress that may be different from what she is used to sleeping on.

I read Phoenix’s excellent post on the best foundations for latex mattresses and plan on buying one of the recommended foundations. Before I do, I’m wondering to what extend the foundation will affect the feel of the mattress (compared to having it directly on the floor). Will mattress feel softer?

A suitable slatted foundation that provides firm and non flexing support under the mattress and that has gaps between the slats that are 3" or less will feel very similar to the floor (which also provides a firm and non flexing support surface) so for most people any minimal flex in the slats wouldn’t likely be enough to make a difference in the firmness or feel of the mattress.

Phoenix