What a wonderful resource! I’ve read tutorials and found terrific post such as list of LA vendors. I’ve only purchased three mattresses in my life, cheapo out of college and two high-end Airloom innerspring mattresses…which I’ve loved but now that I read all this I have to wonder if I really got what I paid for. Oh well, they’ve been good.
Now, I’m looking to replace a mattress at a condo in Maui. It’s a relatively high-end place and we try to make sure our unit is quality to encourage rentals. Id like to replace with something in the $3-4,000 range. Research from your tutorials has me leaning towards an all natural latex mattress for some reasons below, but I’d appreciate your input on my approach…
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I was looking to go try configurations at two Latex manufacturers here in LA, that are members of the Mattress Underground, FoamSweetFoam and Flexus Comfort. I was attracted to the way they provide the mattress in three sections so you can customize materials and comfort. But have some questions. I think I need to buy a 9" (there are some height issues with built in’s) though I’d prefer 12" both for comfort and because many renters are large/older people in the 220+ weight range. I’m thinking that I’d buy a firmer foundation than I would for home, for longevity and to support larger people. I might even buy a medium (vs soft) comfort layer as the resort manager can add a layer of memory foam for renters who want a softer bed. Do you have any suggestions for the IDL I should be aiming for in these layers?
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I’m thinking that with these two manufacturers if one layer (say the comfort zone) wore out before the rest, I could replace one layer at a time and extend the use/value over time. Does that make sense?
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FoamSweetFoam seems more expensive and they can provide all Talalay layers, with extra cost. Flexus is less expensive and use Talalay in the comfort layer and two layers of Dunlop in the foundation. I was leaning towards paying for all Talalay as it sounds like it’s more durable and would provide a better long term value for a high usage situation. Does that make sense? Are there other questions I should be asking to assess the quality between these two manufacturers?
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I compared both these manufacturers to a Sleep Science 9" Latex mattress that Costco sells for $2999.99. This appears to be all Talalay. Watching video it implies the 6" foundation layer is 32 IDL and the 3" comfort layer is 19 ILD. The layers are glued together and hence can’t be replaced (like above) but buying from Costco has some benefits including delivery and return policy. The FoamSweetFoam is a bit more expensive but more customizable. The Flexus is less expensive but not all Talalay. Any advice on these option vs. going with the Costco?
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I found another topic with long list of retailers in Los Angeles so I’m also rethinking the entire Latex vs. Innerspring which I’m more used to. Any advice on the longevity or price/value ratio of these two technologies for this kind of use?
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Finally shipping and in particularly removing the old mattress are a big deal in Maui. So I might need to go with a local provider. I didn’t find anything searching forum. Do you have any trusted sources anywhere on the island of Maui.
Thanks so much for any insight and advice! :cheer: