Help with memory foam mattress on sprung slats
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Hi, My husband and I bought a lovely latex mattress (98%) initially for a previuosly owned solid slat bedframe.
That collapsed 1 month in and after some bodging ended up buying a new sprung slatted bed frame.
Ever since it feels as if we are sleeping in soup.
Two deep containers of soup with a nasty horrible mountain betwen us (the central supporting bar).
I'm looking at the pics of the MDF above, wondering if hardboard would work as well, and if it would be better to have a pegged hardboard base over all the slats or if that's overkill.
I think the sprung slats we have are a bit on the duff side (not a lot of spring) and concerned that the sheer weight of the mattress is affecting our comfort.
The mattress itself was pretty pricey so I don't want to admit defeat...
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Hi Pippa.
Thank you for your enquiry on our website.
If there is no 'spring' in the slats then surely you would be sleeping on the humps (the arch of the slats) and a central dip in the middle where the support bar is. Hardboard sheets to flatten the surface of the slats should be OK - as long as they are not too flexible and contour to the slats' humps and bumps.
Latex mattresses contour to the shape of the slats and sink between them. This means you are not getting the correct support which is why we recommend a platform divan such as the Contemporary base or even an Ottoman if you want extra storage space. I think the MDF or hardboard will solve the issue.
If you would like to discuss this or anything else please call our friendly team on 0161 437 4419. Our office hours are 8 am - 8 pm Monday to Friday and 10 am - 4 pm Saturday and Sunday.
Kind Regards
Michaela
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