Latex Mattress

[phoenix]

Hi mattressseeker,

The first place I would start your research is the tutorial post here which has all the basic information, steps, and guidelines that can help you make the best possible choices and know how and why to avoid the worst ones. It also includes links to information that answer most of your questions but I’ll review a few of them in my reply here.

[quote]1) Which of the following companies would you recommend buying latex mattress. The most important factor to me is the reliability, quality, longevity and credibility.

• Brooklyn Bedding
• SleepEZ
• Arizona Premiun[/quote]

I think very highly of all of the manufacturers you are considering but there are too many unknowns, variables, and personal preferences involved for anyone to make the kind of specific suggestions you are hoping for so I don’t recommend specific mattresses or specific companies (see mattress firmness/comfort levels in post #2 here). The mattress shopping tutorial includes all the information you will need about “how” to choose a mattress that is the “best value” for you (regardless of whether it would be the best value for someone else) and post #2 here has more about how to choose between your finalists when you are down to final choices between “good and good” and there are no clear winners between them.

Do you see anything wrong with this configuration?

Your configurations are very generic but even if you listed the specifics I can only speak to the quality/durability of the materials in a mattress. You can see the quality guidelines I would suggest using in post #4 here and you can use these to assess the quality of the materials in any mattress you are considering. Post #13 here also has more about the most important parts of the “value” of a mattress purchase.

Do you see anything wrong with this configuration? I have read somewhere in your post that you think its an overkill to go all latex since the top layers bear most of the pressure.

I’m not sure where you read a latex base layer was “overkill” but it’s not something that I would have suggested. You can read more of my thoughts about the differences between latex hybrids and all latex mattresses in post #2 here.

Please specify if the memory foam may cause sagging or any other problem down the line.

There is more information about the many variables that can affect durability and the useful life of a mattress relative to different types of materials and people in post #4 here and the posts it links to. I didn’t see any memory foam in any of your configurations but if you are planning to use it then the biggest factor in the durability of memory foam is the density so it would really depend on the specifics. Memory foam that was in a 5 lb or higher density range would generally be the most durable version of memory foam. Assuming all the other variables are similar … latex in general is a more durable foam material than memory foam.

3) Will I be able to use my box spring as a base for latex mattress?

If it’s a box spring that has springs in it then I wouldn’t suggest it no. The foundation post here has more information about the types of support systems (box spring, foundation, platform bed etc) that generally work best with different types of mattresses.

4) What are some of the pros / cons of Natural vs Blended Latex Mattresses?

Post #6 here has more about the different types and blends of latex.

6) What are some other companies/mattresses in the same price range that offer more value?

If you let me know your city or zip code I’d be happy to let you know of any of the better options or possibilities I’m aware of that are local to you. If you are looking at online options then the tutorial post includes a link to a list of the members here that make or sell a wide range of latex and latex hybrid options that all compete well with the best in the industry and include a wide range of prices, designs and options (including return or exchange options).

Phoenix