Order and Fit - matching mattress and foundation in the midst of research

[phoenix]

Hi Charter,

Welcome to the Mattress Forum!

Since I imagine, I will likely have to purchase these items individually from different sellers, my concern is how to make sure that these pieces will all fit together as a stabile unit-- no shifting, no creaking, etc.

Assembled foundations like the one from US boxspring that you mentioned can be quite sturdy and durable (the space between their slats is slightly less than 3", not less than 2".). Some people secure the cross slats with screws to make them as sturdy and as quiet as possible.

Regarding fitting together, if you purchase a queen bed frame and a queen foundation (as an example), those sizes are standardized within the industry and there should be no issue with them working together quite well. If you’re looking to minimize frame squeaks and noises, perhaps you should look for a bedframe that is a one-size-only using some sort of a wedge-lock design (like this example) and skip the wheels.

I’m confused about “roll-together.” Does this feature mean more support in the center of the bed? If so, this would be preferred, but not required.

“Roll-together” usually refers to something negative, where there is less support in the center of the mattress, usually due to poor quality comfort layers, a substandard foundation or a frame lacking a center support, or a combination of all of these things.

I’m not sure about single or double sided. Seems considering my other preferences, a one sided mattress would make more sense.

Desiring a component-style system, a one-sided will usually be what you’ll find, and using good quality componentry you certainly can find something that will be quite durable.

I do like edge-support

Many of the hybrid designs are now featuring firmer coils along the perimeter for extra edge reinforcement. All-latex mattresses rarely have a polyfoam edge system laminated to them, but they will maintain a consistent edge (as the latex is quite durable) but it will not be a firm edge.

The ability to open and remove, move, or exchange layers would be a nice perk, but it seems like something that would come at a premium.

This isn’t necessarily the case. You may be surprised at the offerings available that are customizable, especially from some of the site members.

A good warranty is important to me.

While warranty isn’t an indicator of quality of durability, it that is an important part of your value equation, you’ll want to make sure to investigate that. A 10-year warranty would be quite common for higher quality products.

I visited a handful of shops in Los Angeles and Orange County each

Subject to first confirming that any retailer or manufacturer on the list that you wish to visit is completely transparent (see this article) and to making sure that any mattress you are considering meets the quality/value guidelines here … the better options or possibilities I’m aware of in and around Los Angeles are listed here.

two mattresses I found most comfortable were Select Rest Catalina which I have not been able to find any information about on the forums. The second mattress was Nature’s SPA Luxe- Remedy Luxe

I’m not personally familiar with the exact specifications of each mattress, so you would need to be able to find out all the information of what is inside of each mattress (see this article) to compare them to the guidelines in post #4 here so you can make an informed choice in terms of suitability based on your testing and in terms of quality and durability based on the materials in the mattress. There is also more about the most important parts of the “value” of a mattress purchase in post #13 here.

Another good place to look for quality manufacturers and retailers would be the site members listed here. I think very highly of them and that I believe that they compete well with the best in the industry in terms of their quality, value, service, knowledge, and transparency. They are extremely knowledgeable about latex and different configurations, and I would not hesitate to recommend them for your consideration. Of those members, Flexus Comfort, Foam Sweet Foam, Nest Bedding, Escondido Mattress Factory, and Mattress Makers are all within about a three-hour radius from Los Angeles.

And just to be sure, make sure that you read the mattress shopping tutorial here which includes all the basic information, steps, and guidelines that can help you make the best possible choice … and perhaps more importantly know how and why to avoid the worst ones.

Phoenix