Many questions about mattress type, foundation and my location

[phoenix]

Hi motor58,

1. Should I be concerned about this high density foam? It sounds like most of the time Latex is the way to go. Is this foam a decent foam? I was shocked by how expensive this mattress is, but after reading on the forum I realize it’s pretty cheap ($1300ish). I don’t want to regret buying this in 5 years.

I would need to know the density of the polyfoam. You can see the minimum density guidelines I would suggest in post #4 here but as far as I know they don’t use any “cheap” or low quality materials in their mattresses.

The place I am talking with is actually on your recommended list. Eastside Mattress and tt’s not Nick and it’s now Tim and he’s been less than helpful. Actually quite frustrating and I have had to ask the same questions over and over and still haven’t gotten decent answers from him. I am still considering going out in person, but will also check out the others from your list. Tim says latex would cost about the same.

Tim is the owner of http://www.eastsidemattress.com/default.asp but works in partnership with Nick at http://slumberease.com/ . Slumber Ease is the factory and the showroom for both in Marysville. If you call the number on the East Side website you would be talking with Tim and if you go to the factory showroom in Marysville or call the number on the Slumber Ease website you would be talking with Nick (or one of his staff). Both of them are very knowledgeable about mattresses and are committed to educating their customers and helping them to make the best possible choices. While it depends to some degree on the specifics of the foam or latex you are comparing … generally latex is a more costly material than even high quality polyfoam.

If I can’t get a flex slat system, would increasing the depth of the mattress help?

That would depend on what you mean by “help”. A flexible slat system or a box spring under a mattress performs a different function than adding to the foam layers in a mattress. Whether any sleeping system is suitable for you depends on the specifics of the design. Generalities aren’t usually helpful when it comes to predicting how a combination of components and materials will work for you and the best way to know would be to test the combination in person.

3. If I go with the high density foam, I don’t need a slatted foundation right? I could do a solid one?

I’m not sure what you are asking. A mattress needs a good support system underneath it regardless of the quality of the foam and a more breathable support system is generally preferable to one that doesn’t allow for any airflow under the mattress. What is under the mattress performs a different function than the mattress itself.

I’ve also changed the description in the Seattle list to make it clear that Slumber Ease and Eastside Mattress are two different businesses with two different owners that work together and share the same factory and showroom.

Phoenix