I am looking for more of a 1:1 comparison; I had read or skimmed the links you shared, I just failed to see mattresses that showed a better value for what Iām seeking. I may be looking for the wrong thing or being pigheaded about ignoring the wealth of options, but it seems like a good place to start, at least. As I said, itās overwhelming at the moment; a firm single-layer mattress, and getting a topper as needed seems sensible to me, but I am prone to overthinking. In any case, thank you for the quick response and advice.
Hereās a quick inline version of the doc Iāve put together of some of the mattresses Iāve assessed. Now, Iām just lifting info from the websites, and I havenāt visited the local places yet, but do you know which of these, if any, are using ānaturalā in the sense of āup to 80% natural latexā, ie a blend with synthetic? Whatās your general impression of each? I tried to upload the pdf for more depth of info, but you get the gist, I think. Small sample size because 1500 is still steeper than Iād like, but that was my hard limit. Right now, Iām leaning towards the Royal as itās organic and local, but Iāll need to go in to get more info; same for the Austin Natural Direct, which is, mystifyingly, ānatural flexā latex foam. Thanks for your hard work.
Each person has their own set of criteria that may be most important to them so āvalueā is always subjective depending on what is most important to each person.
If the price or the options available (both before and after purchase) are a significant part of your āpersonal value equationā though then several of the manufacturers listed would certainly be worth looking at. Options to customize a mattress (in terms of its construction or a side to side split for people with different needs and preferences) and/or exchange layers can also be an important consideration when you are looking at an online purchase where you canāt test the mattress in person to make sure it is suitable for your body type and sleeping style.
While price is certainly part of value ā¦ the options available are also important because when you look back on a mattress purchase you will remember more about how well you slept than how much you paid for it. Habitat uses softer than usual latex in both their comfort and support layers. The Dunlop is about 26 ILD and the comfort layer is N1 from Latex international which is very soft and isnāt as durable at this low an ILD as blended Talalay. Since price is also an important part of a purchase I would look at the following manufacturers who all sell mattresses that are similar or lower cost to the equivalent Habitat model if you compare mattresses with similar amounts of latex and a similar cover (wool quilted). Some of these offer various combinations of Latex including 100% natural Dunlop and/or 100% natural or blended Talalay. Some of these have 6" mattresses where you could add a topper and some include a top comfort layer which you can exchange which is generally a lower cost and less risky approach than buying a topper and then not being able to return it if you choose the wrong softness level.
Also, Brooklyn bedding or dreamfoambedding (have a 9" mattress with 100% natural Dunlop and a 3" Talalay comfort layer)
I would make sure that the mattress you listed at Austin Natural mattress is all latex because I donāt believe it is (Boyd doesnāt make any 9" all latex mattresses). For example you can see a Boyd 9" mattress here that uses 3" of what they call āengineeredā latex over a polyfoam base layer but engineered latex is also polyfoam ā¦ not latex.
The Royal at Sleepworld is organic latex which is certified organic and is a more costly material than 100% natural Dunlop.
Hope this helps you with some preliminary research and it will give you some good sources to talk to.
K, been awhile, but thatās because Iāve been saving up, and am easily distracted.
edit: Oh, yes, and thanks again for all the compiled info and personalized advice people receive here!
Got the beau to test out mattresses for 45 minutes months ago, and I went to refresh myself today; seems weāre definitely going to need split layers, as he prefers a much softer mattress than I do, which makes me concerned for the state of his back. Planning to try more mattresses at a quieter time so he can get his comfort, and I donāt have to worry about a lack of support wrecking him down the road.
Anyway, we tested and opined: HIM ---- ME
[li]OMI Flora Nouveau: too firm ---- comfy
[li]Pure Latex Bliss ??: more comfy ---- acceptable; almost too soft on stomach
[li]and some unknown that was: perfect ---- way too soft[/li]
The Savvy Rest Serenity then got the most attention, since we were clearly on different pages for firmness. He was pretty content with 3 layers of Dunlop in S / S / F; I was okay with S / F / F, also Dunlop. But I went back today, and they found some Talalay for me to test out ā I seem to prefer the feel of a soft (20-24 ILD) Talalay, still over firm Dunlop. Medium Dunlop just seems too sinking-in, at least as a middle layer, and the medium Talalay felt more supportive, but still too soft. Do you have any layering suggestions / mattresses to try? Particularly for him, since the whole shopping experience is apparently highly stress-inducing, so I need to streamline and focus as much as possible.
I am looking at Frankensteining a mattress together with components from either/both mattresses.net or sleepez; Iām sure the info is somewhere in here, and Iām sure Iāll cobble together another spreadsheet, but if someoneās already done the legworkā¦ I donāt have a specific height Iām aiming towards, beyond making sure to get āenoughā padding. I do still prefer natural latex.
Particularly, I was wondering if anyone had tried the āextra extra firm" DIY stock theyāve got at the moment ā that plus a 3ā N1 topper might do the trick for me, as they suggest for a medium feelā¦ Iām just trying to figure out how I can give this a test-run.
Unfortunately, there are so many unknowns, variables, and personal preferences involved in choosing a mattress that personal testing is the part of choosing a mattress that nobody can do for someone else. His own testing will be much more effective that anything I could suggest based on ātheory at a distanceā because nobody else can feel what he feels (see mattress firmness/comfort levels in post #2 here).
It would be useful though to know the specifics of the mattress that he thought was āperfectā so he could use it as a reference point because without knowing this ā¦ unless you were to purchase that exact mattress ā¦ the time you spend testing a mattress where you canāt find out what is inside it is mostly wasted (see this article).
I would make sure youāve read post #15 here and the links in option 3 before designing and building your own DIY mattress out of separate components when you havenāt tested a specific combination in person that you can use as a blueprint. Itās generally less risky to go with a āstandardā component mattress that has a proven design and is close to what you have tested in person or where you have good options available after a purchase if you need to change any of the layers in your original choice. If you do decide to go in the direction of a complete DIY mattress that you design yourself then itās important to make sure that you have realistic expectations of success and any costs involved if you make a choice that is less than ideal and need to replace any of the layers from your original choices.
The ābestā approach to a DIY design (outside of a specific component mattress) is a āspirit of adventureā and a willingness to experiment through trial and error and where what you learn and the process itself is just as important as any cost savings you may realize (which may or may not happen).
Just to make sure youāve seen it as well (because there may be some additional options since you were last here) ā¦ post #21 here includes the members of the site that sell online and many of them sell component latex mattresses with a wide range of designs, features (including side to side splits for couples with different needs and preferences), exchange or return options, and prices.
Been checking the online vendors and such, the local ones, as well. Just too many options! A luxury, for sure, but a challenging one.
Sir and I tested out some clearance floor models.
The Serenity I saw last timeā¦ apparently someone played with the layers, so it was no longer the combo I considered, ie, it had no Firm in it. But the beau found S/M/M to be quite comfy, with M/S/M and S/M/F (current floor model) to be acceptable, as well. Says he feels no difference between Dunlop and Talalay. For my part, S (Talalay) /M/M felt almost comfortable, but also like it was too soft and throwing my back a curve. S/F/F is still closer to my ideal.
Since the sale Serenity was, again, lacking a single Firm layer (which Iām pretty darn sure makes me feel supported best [though I havenāt tried an Extra Firm]), the salesguy suggested/mentioned that the OMI OrganicPedic Duo was part of the floor model clearance. Sir displayed great patience and gung-ho attitude, but was hitting his tolerance for shopping / hangover post-lunch nap need was kicking inā¦ so I was a bit rushed, but XS/F/F something was feeling pretty good to me. It had little mini layers for zoning, I guess, but I donāt think it felt all that weird. For him, XS/S/M was not right (too soft?), sss/M/M felt too firm, and S/sss/M wasnāt supportive enough. He was thinking the mini layers might have been part of what felt off to him. But he believes that we could figure out some combo to get his comfort level in that mattress. Itād be about 1300 with all the sample layers included; delivery at $70 and a split queen foundation is either $150 or $200, choice of steel or wood.
Would you consider this good value?
I definitely like the versatility of trading layers out as needed, thus the focus on those two models; possibly the illusion of customization, but itās less intimidating than trying to get a perfect online purchase with no chance to test out a mattress first. Especially given the differences in our perceptions of comfort.
I am concerned about the bits and pieces acting as a cohesive whole; I skimmed through the threads discussing the individually-enclosed layers of latex, with no clear disadvantage, but what kind of knowledge do you have regarding those minilayers? As long as the coverās tight enough, itāll all shove together and play nice?
Thanks again!
Who knows what weāll actually get, but at least Iām learning new thingsā¦
These are half layers so that you can customize each side of the bed differently for each person. They arenāt meant to be zoned layers. This type of split configuration can be very helpful for a couple that have very different needs and preferences (see the first part of post #2 here).
The most important part of the value of a mattress is how well it matches your specific needs and preferences in terms of PPP. No matter what the cost of a mattress or the quality of the materials ā¦ if a mattress isnāt a good match for you and you donāt sleep well on it then it would have little value to you. This part of value of a mattress is something that only you can decide.
The next most important part of the value of a mattress is the type and quality of the materials. Since all the materials are 100% natural latex they are good quality so from a quality perspective the mattress has no weak links.
The next part of the value of a mattress is how it compares to your other finalists and the other mattresses you are considering or that are available to you based on the materials inside it. For a queen size 100% natural Talalay latex mattress with 9" of latex and a wool quilted cotton cover this would certainly be a good price compared to other mattresses that used similar materials if it was new. Of course it is a used floor model and most floor models donāt have a warranty so it would also depend on how you feel about having a warranty and also on the exchange options that are available to you if you sleep on it and find out you need to exchange a layer.
Finally, the āvalueā of a mattress depends on the other parts of your personal value equation that are most important to you.
From a āraw materialsā cost point of view it would be good value for a queen but this is only part of the value of a mattress purchase so only you can decide on how important the price of the mattress compared to the other parts of your personal value equation that may be just as important or even more important than price alone.
You can read more about split layers in post #2 here and the pros and cons of covered layers in post #2 here. You will feel the difference in firmness between each side (which is of course the reason for split layers) but in a suitable cover you wonāt feel the split itself.
The mini layers Iām referring to are about 1/6th size of the entire bed, which is why I suggested they might be for zoning ā different levels of support for your hips versus your feet, for instance. There were also the typical 1/2 sheet layers, as well, so there are interesting options.
I donāt see any mention about āmini layersā or zoning customizations for the on the Organicpedic Duo page so as you mentioned this may be something theyāve added to zone the mattresses at a local level along the lines of post #11 here.
While zoning can certainly be a useful options if the zoning scheme āfitsā the person ā¦ if you do decide to go in this direction Iād want to make sure you have the appropriate or āofficialā layers for the Duo including the solid sculpted layer on top and not a more ārandomā selection of layers or zones that may not be the best combination for you.
It does include the sculpted top (which we didnāt even test, whoops), along with every layer they have for that bed; itās at Austin Natural Mattress, and they apparently like to have lots of options on-hand for customers to configure to their comfort. Iāll make sure to check on the standard/official layering, too. I kinda feel that with the number of layers included, we could easily swap out without the need for an āofficialā comfort exchange. There were at least mini layers of S and F, and multiples of the split S, M, and F, but I intend to get an exact inventory before I commit to anything. The mini layers (aside from their size) seemed to match the rest of the layers, so Iād hazard they were cannibalized from some other model (poss. sold or discontinued), or just as likely, special-ordered. It was an admittedly hurried investigation, but all the layers looked to be in decent shape ā no tears, stains or holes in the covers on the ones we were slinging around. The guy did say heād hold the bed for us for a couple days while we moved money around and thought about it.
I need to hammer down a number of details, but Iāll have to ask tomorrow, as theyāre closed today. But, Iāll also play around with layers some more since Iāll be solo, and try out the sculpted top, since I imagine that would make a large difference to the surface feel.
Given that itās a showroom, Iām not too concerned over the cleanliness of this floor modelā¦ cleaning the cover shouldnāt be overly difficult; part of latexās appeal is its relative durability, so even if itās been āusedā for short segments by lots of people, I donāt think the useful life of the mattress would be much reduced, considering it looks to be reasonably cared for under the circumstances. Plus, weād be getting the exact āfeelā as opposed to the mystery of a new model. Itās a strong contender.
Warranty is probably my biggest sticking point, now. OMI (Organicpedic) requires 1.5" impression, anyway, so while Iām not too worried about normal use over time, if itās clearly some manufacturing error and I have no recourse, well, thatās my value calculation. If there is none, would it be reasonable to try and ask for a price reduction or some other freebie? He specifically mentioned that they usually do free shipping on regular sales, but as it is 1/2 off ā¦
All my price negotiating has been in very clear-cut haggle-friendly environments, so as itās a local shop that markets entirely to the ānaturalā customer, Iām not sure whatās asking too little or much.
I would agree that making sure you know exactly what you would be receiving is important and I would also make sure that youāve tested the specific combination of layers that you will be buying to make sure that they are a good match for you in terms of PPP because itās unlikely that you will be able to exchange layers if some combination of the layers you purchase isnāt suitable for you.
If everything looks good in terms of PPP and you are OK without any exchanges or warranty coverage (as you mentioned latex is a very durable material) and the mattress is in good condition without any obvious issues then it would certainly be worth considering.
I donāt know the age of the mattress or the amount of use or testing that it has been subject to but most defects tend to happen early in the life of a mattress.
It certainly canāt hurt to ask for some āextrasā ā¦ until they say no to what you are asking for
I wrote a big olā post, so of course it disappears. Anyway.
Went after work, tried out XS:S:XS/F/F, which seemed very comfortable with the tiniest bit more support to keep my hips up. The sculpted top/F/F felt very similar. All dunlop, minus the sculpted top, which ought to be talalay. Comfort and support are go.
These layers are included:
sculpted top
1/2 layer: 4 M
mini layer: 3 XS, 3 S, 3 M, 6 F
Which is why I was hoping for more feedback on the mini-layers, hah! I feel like Iām missing some, but I suppose I was just assuming more 1/2 layers. Considering it was a 3x3 stack of layers, it felt pretty secure. Do you think a split queen foundation might introduce stability issues? Iād like one for easy transport, but not at the cost of a wibbly-wobbly bed, or one with an obvious gap. I donāt know why it would cause problems, but you never know.
Iām realizing I shouldāve asked more about the foundation; from the price, I believe he was selling me on one of their in-house foundations, and thereās no info on the page for either the wood or metal ones. The display was on a ~3" specialty base of some sort. As it doesnāt seem to be specifically matched to the mattress (he was talking about a weekās production time, choice of 5 1/2" or 9" height), I might have just thrown myself for a loop. Thoughts?
Itās about a year old. As suspected, there is no warranty, but they will exchange from their (limited) on-hand supply. Delivery includes setup.
Iām thinking the mattress itself is a good deal for me. I find the layering versatility reassuring, though storing them would be another dilemma. Guess the futon couch would get an immediate upgradeā¦ Now to puzzle out the foundation.
According to the OMI (Organicpedic) website ā¦ the Duo is āsupposedā to have 5 separate layers. The bottom two layers are āsplitā side to side (each 30" x 80" in a queen) and the top layer is the sculpted layer. The firmness of the bottom two layers can be customized for each side.
According to what youāve described though ā¦ the layers you are testing are completely different.
If Iām reading you right ā¦ you first tested the following layers ā¦
Top layer: XS - S - XS
Middle layer: F - F - F
Bottom layer: F - F - F
All inside the Duo cover. This configuration had 9 separate pieces of latex inside the cover.
You then tested the following layers ā¦
Top layer: Sculpted layer
Middle layer: F - F - F
Bottom layer: F - F - F
All inside the Duo cover. This configuration had 7 separate pieces of latex inside the cover.
The layers that you listed that are included in what you would be purchasing include the sculpted layer, all the layers that are part of the first and second configuration you tested, and then an extra XS section, two extra S sections. Iām not sure what ā1/2 layer: 4 Mā means. Is this 4 medium layers that fit together side by side (like the Duo is described on their website) so you would have 2 complete M layers?
Iām also assuming that youāve confirmed that the sculpted layer is 100% natural Talalay and that all the other layers are 100% natural Dunlop and that the cover is included as well?
Is this all correct?
If Iām making the right assumptions and if you are confident about the results of your testing for PPP then it seems to me you not only have the makings of a mattress that works well for you but that you also have a few extra layers to make changes to the configuration as well if you need to (primarily replacing a firm layer with a medium layer). I would also make sure that the split in the āzonedā top layers isnāt noticeable to you through the cover (since the mattress is designed to be used with a solid top layer like the sculpted layer).
The first thing I would consider is whether you are confident that the layers you are buying allow for a configuration that works well for you in terms of PPP. Your testing seems to indicate that it does ā¦ at least for you.
The second thing I would look at is the quality of the materials. Since they are all either 100% natural Dunlop or Talalay they are all high quality materials and there would be no āweak linksā in the mattress.
The third thing I would look at is how the mattress compares to any other similar mattresses that are available to you. It seems to me that a 9" queen size component mattress with some extra pieces that would allow you to make changes to the mattress at the price you are paying would be good value.
Finally I would look at the other parts of the purchase that are part of your personal value equation that may be important to you. In this case it would be the foundation and the lack of warranty or any other parts of the purchase that would be part of itās āvalueā to you. From what you said you would also have the possibility of exchanging for other layers that arenāt included in your āpackageā. Based on my conversation with them you are also dealing with āgood peopleā.
If all the layers (except the mediums) go across the full width of the mattress and arenāt split side to side then you wouldnāt be able to have different layers on each side of the mattress so the layers you liked would need to be a good match for him as well.
I would also want to know that the foundation was suitable for an all latex mattress. There shouldnāt be any issues with a split queen as long as it fits your bedframe.
Are the cross bars wood or metal? If they are wood you may be better off with 5 cross members. If they are metal then you would probably be fine. I canāt see for sure but it looks like it has a center support with 3 legs to the floor which is good.
If you add your weights together with the weight of the mattress and the foundation you may be getting close to the limit of your bedframe.
If my assumptions are all correct and you have taken everything I mentioned into account and are comfortable with all of them then I think it would be a āgood valueā purchase and would be well worth considering.
If Iāve made any mistakes in my assumptions then it would be great if you could āset me straightā
You might feel confused, but youāve understood what I said.
1/2 layer: 4 M ā I intended this as the normal split layer, which, by the by, there are instead 3 M and 1 S
mini layer: 3 XS, 3 S, 3 M, 6 F ā the ones 1/6th size of the bed; they are from another model.
So a total of 5.5 queen-size layers, if you include the sculpted top. The sculpted top is the only whole queen-size layer. It works for me, and the beau says itāll work for him.
Iām concerned about a foundation, now. The in-house foundation is untreated yellow pine, has slats that are 6-7" apart, which is covered with a layer of cardboard, and a cotton cover on that. The guy says that in his 7 years there, it has not been a problem, but offered that a latex-infused coir layer might be more supportive as an addition. He made it clear that this was his gut feeling on the coir, but that he also didnāt feel it was necessary to make the foundation suitable ā just giving me an on-hand option that I might find more acceptable. The wood is also naturally dried, so thatās pretty cool. Iām just leery of that wide gap and the cardboard.
Thereās got to be a better split queen option without paying the brand premium for a matching OMI (Organicpedic) foundationā¦ I suppose a roll of slats (though much lower height) might be a good solution. Or, duh, a KD base. Iām not too fixed on a high bed, which I think I mentioned. Easy transport is the motivation behind wanting a split queen.
Anyway, I also mentioned Mattress Underground, and he seemed pleased and gratified by your interactions.
Regarding the bed: itās all steel, so yes, the cross bars are metal; each of them has a leg in the middle.
It seems to me that what you are considering would be a good quality/value purchase.
I think that if easy transport is the main motivation for a split queen then a KD foundation would be a good option as well. I would be cautious with a foundation with wide gaps and a cardboard surface since it wouldnāt be as sturdy and would have more potential for sagging over time than a foundation with more wooden slats with smaller gaps.
I kinda wish Iād made the leap and grabbed one of the metal foundations from US Boxspring while they were still available, but it would have been the height of silliness at the time. And that would have introduced its own issues.
Iām trying to decide between a wood KD foundation from same ($275; 2.75" gaps; next-day), the one from mattresses.net ($249; ~2.5" gaps, 2-3 biz days), an Ikea Laxeby ($150; ~2" gaps, [strike]pickup[/strike] ā whoops, only online because itās being ādiscontinuedā, $99 shipping), or springing for an organic option ($450+S/H; 1.5" gaps; ??), since I lucked into an organic bed. Iām tempted to DIY,butthatmightbetooambitiouswithhttps://uploads.mattressunderground.com/outside/0https://uploads.mattressunderground.com/outside/1https://uploads.mattressunderground.com/outside/2https://uploads.mattressunderground.com/outside/3
Iāve also run across another forumerās find, the Natureās Sleep KD (Sears, $199 pickup in 6-8 days) ā just called and the CS rep said that the slats are 3" wide, making for a 2" gap. She did not know how many slats were on the roll, but also said it would vary by mattress size.
edit: Just talked to the dude at Arizona Mattress Company, and I think thatās made the decision for me. Detailed info is on the landing page for foundations ā not the sized pages. Organic cotton is an option for the cover (or a matched fabric to the mattress, if you buy a set), otherwise, it comes with a more durable bamboo cover; both have quilted wool as a fire barrier. The wood is untreated, kiln-dried Canadian spruce. KD, cheap price, fast shipping to my door, and ācleanā materials. Getting the credit card.
COMPLETELY unrelated to foundations, yet I have already decided on a St. Dormeir for a mattress protector. Breathable, (hopefully) wonāt affect the feel of the latex, washable (machine washable!) cotton and wool.
MORE EDITS: And I am a complete goober and completely forgot to put in the discount code. 3 phone calls in less than an hour, yes, hello, I am a pest. Ken said heād fix it. :silly:
These are one of the options listed in the foundation post but I would be careful because unless theyāve changed it the gaps are a little more than 3". A 1 x 3 slat will generally be 2.5" wide not 3".
Reading further down your post it seems to me that you made a good choice.
These are certainly a good quality protector and would make a good choice for those that are looking for good water resistance (not waterproof) and a more breathable protector.
I bought the mattress about 2 weeks ago, planning to have it delivered this past Wednesday (04/09) to give time to figure out a foundation.
Ordered a foundation on the 3rd (a Thursday), expecting itād arrive before the 9th because of the 2-3 day shipping. Apparently that is 2-3 days after order fulfillment, not ordering, but okay, thatās what I get for assuming ā I get info saying it should arrive by end of business Friday 04/11, so I call the mattress dudes on the 8th to ask them to delay until Saturday 04/12.
On Friday, UPS āmakes an errorā (unspecified, no apology or explanation ever given) and tracking states that itāll be another business day until they try again; and the center isnāt open on Saturday or Sunday, so I canāt even go pick it up. ā¦Okay, so Iāve got a pile of mattress components for the cats to play King of the Mountain on for a few days.
Also fun, my back has been making it very difficult to sleep lately, so Iāve been particularly looking forward to the new bed.
Fast forward to Monday. Itās supposed to rain buckets today, so I leave a note on the door saying when Iāll be home today and tomorrow, please leave this damned box if itās not going to get soaked.
Said box is on the porch when I get home, yay! ā¦Said box has been ripped to hell.
A snippet:
Looks like everything miraculously stayed in the box.
But to top it all off, the foundation is a weird size.
Not even the wrong size, but a Frankenstein of double/queen parts.
And, it turns out, the 59.5" width is just too short to rest on the side rails of the bed ā all the weight would be on the crossbars. Looks like Iāll absolutely need 60.5" for proper support.
Sigh. Waiting to hear back.
On, the upside, I have a mattress! Maybe Iāll just go to Ikea or Home Dept and DIY this business, after all.
Wow ā¦ youāve had quite a series of āeventsā conspiring against you with your foundation and it certainly looks like your foundation was āabused in transitā. I think that āwhen it rains it poursā would be an appropriate way to describe your experiences.
[quote]But to top it all off, the foundation is a weird size.
Not even the wrong size, but a Frankenstein of double/queen parts.
And, it turns out, the 59.5" width is just too short to rest on the side rails of the bed ā all the weight would be on the crossbars. Looks like Iāll absolutely need 60.5" for proper support.[/quote]
Itās certainly very odd to have parts for two foundation sizes mixed in with the same frame and in that case I know they would certainly replace it (although that may not be what you want either).
The 59.5 size is inside the range of a āstandardā width for a queen size foundation (see here for an example from Sealy and here for an example from Simmons) and they will often be a little narrower than 60" so they readily fit inside most bedframes. Most āstandardā bedframes would work well with this if they have normal width side rails (an inch or more) but yours may be a little wider than the norm. The smaller variations in standard sizing of bedframes and foundations can be frustrating if you need something that is a more exact width or length.
As you mentioned ā¦ at least you have a mattress ā¦ even if you need to use it on the floor until you can replace your foundation.
Well, I was also just flustered and failed to measure the foundation as a whole; I was measuring just the side boards solo. But, still an inch short, which is odd.
The rails are just too narrow to securely ācatchā the side boards, and I was simply unaware that the 59.5" wasnāt going to work. Itās on the foundation description, so the information was there, as far as that goes. The bedās inner measurements are 61x81", and the side rails are 1" wide, so Iām once again at an impasse. Iām thinking weāre gonna jog over to the big box lumber supply and grab 14 1x3" furring strips, for the time being.