The Best Foundations or Base for a Latex or All Foam Mattress

[phoenix]

Hi iqjump123,

I have a question about a specific steel foundation I have.

I think if I went through the 33 pages of posts here I might be able to find it, but since there is no function to search within a thread, I would like to ask you directly.

I am planning to purchase the sleepez roma queen mattress.
www.sleepez.com/roma.htm

I am torn as to whether purchase the wooden foundation within the website, or to just use my old foundation. Link below:

www.amazon.com/SmartBase-Foundation-Repl...ui_search_detailpage

I have seen reviews and answers within amazon saying this foundation works well for latex mattresses, but I saw in the manufacturer’s website, as well as various review websites (here as well) about the need for a strong mattress foundation, and I am not sure if mine is considered as such.

You can see my suggestions for a support system for an all latex mattress in post #2 here.

There are also some comments about the type of “wire grid” platform/foundation you linked in post #10 here and I would tend to avoid these with an all latex mattress.

Another choice is to go with a totally different upholstery style with wooden slats such as the one here:
www.wayfair.com/DHP-Florence-Upholstered...DRL1306-DRL1306.html

The slats in this platform bed are curved and flexible and I would also question whether they are strong enough for an all latex mattress. It also looks like they are more than 3" apart. I would tend to avoid this one as well.

If you DO recommend in purchasing a separate foundation, do you know if my steel foundation can be used as a frame with no issues? After all, I would be needing a frame also.

Either a steel or wooden bedframe with a suitable foundation or a platform bed that doesn’t need a foundation that meets the criteria I mentioned earlier in this reply would be suitable for an all latex mattress.

Your platform bedframe is a stand alone product and isn’t designed to be used under a foundation and IMO wouldn’t be suitable to use to replace a steel or wooden bedframe that is specifically designed to be used with a foundation.

Phoenix