[quote=“Phoenix” post=23024]I think I would probably consider a couple of things if you planned to use the Luroy slatted base.
First it will give you a very low sleeping surface because your bed seems more designed to add a foundation which will raise the height of your sleeping surface by 8" to 9" to a level that is comfortable for most people. If you just use the Luroy your mattress will only come up above the sides of your bed by a few inches and you will have quite a low sleeping surface.
If you do decide to use the Luroy then I would consider adding the Ikea metal side rails (your side rails are wood and seem quite thin) and the center beam but I would measure carefully to make sure that the Luroy will fit snugly without shifting because your bed may not be the same size as the Ikea beds.[/quote]
I realize now that the Luroy and Lade slatted bases are not really appropriate options for my bed. Thx.
[quote]Your mattress is thin enough that the Luroy will add some “give” under the mattress that you will probably feel which may make a difference but the sleeping surface itself will be the same and quite firm so it depends on which type of “too firm” you are looking to “correct” (see post #15 here).
It may work well if you are a back sleeper but if you are a side sleeper and you need more pressure relief you may prefer some extra softness on top of the mattress rather than under it (depending on the actual “symptoms” you are experiencing and where they are).[/quote]
I hope I’m going to describe this correctly… Side sleeping, I’m not getting pressure relief in my hips and shoulders; and there’s not enough support under my waist to be properly aligned. Back sleeping, there’s not enough support under my lower back to be properly aligned. I was thinking that the right base or foundation could possibly improve some of these issues, and then I would work on finding the right topper. Please advise if this doesn’t make sense.
[quote=“Phoenix” post=23024]A unique foundation carried by www.usboxspring.com/metal.htm was brought to my attention by someone that I trust and respect and I thought it was great value and would bring it to the attention of the forum.
It has a solid steel base (which will probably last decades) and in the original design had flexible slats similar to many European designs. The slats though were too flexible though and didn’t provide the kind of solid base that was necessary for a heavy latex mattress so they added flat slats in between the flexible slats to create a very solid non flexing surface.
The beauty of this design with the added slats is that you can add or remove any of the solid slats as necessary to provide some extra flex under certain parts of the mattress to allow it to sink in more (such as under the shoulders) similar to many tension adjustable foundations. This would be particularly useful for thinner all latex mattresses. You can also remove the flexible slats and replace them with solid slats available at any lumber store.
It also is a KD (knock down) design similar to others that you can put together yourself at home in about 15 minutes so it can be shipped anywhere by UPS. It also has a thin fabric (unquilted) cover.
The prices exclude shipping and are a great value for those who want the best of a strong slatted foundation and a flexible slat base that can be customized for where it is firm and where it is softer.[/quote]
Since I have an Ikea matttress, would the Ikea Atloy foundation likely be the best to try first? Or is the usboxspring product above a better choice? (Including delivery, they are very similar in price; however I can return to Ikea but not usboxspring.) Or would you recommend something else completely?
Also just a note - when I originally tried the Edsele mattress, I didn’t think to notice what was under it at the time. When I went back to purchase it, the Queen floor model was gone and they were going to replace it with a King - and I didn’t think to ask what the previous model had been on.
If I use a foundation, will I still need to “shore up” my bedframe with more slats? If so, should they be less than 3" apart? (I think this is where I’ve been confused between bases and slats and frames and foundations.) Does the bedframe itself have any effect on feel or support? For example, hypothetically, if the foundation was directly on the floor versus being on the bed frame.
Hope you can decipher what I’m trying to say! :unsure: Thank you!