The Best Foundations or Base for Latex or All Foam Mattress

[phoenix]

Hi jtinternet,

We were told by one of the latex mattress company that we need to put a “coconut” sheet between the mattress and the platform bed (not needed for slated bed), so that the mattress can breath more fully. I don’t think that’s necessary, and that i would only need to put the latex mattress right on top of the adjustable bed frame without anything in between - but would like to get expert confirmation.

You can see some comments about support systems with a solid surface in post #10 here. A solid surface support system that doesn’t provide any ventilation underneath the mattress can add to the risks of moisture retention and developing mold or mildew or dust mites in a mattress but if there aren’t any additional risk factors involved then it should be fine.

If you have the mattress on an adjustable bed then there would also be some risk that the coir would tend to crease or break with constant bending. I (and many others) use an adjustable bed with a solid surface under my own latex mattress with no problem.

Phoenix