Can we have dual tension springs in our mattress?
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Hi, My husband likes a firm mattress and I like a soft we compromised and bought a medium. I don't like it!
Can we buy a king size bed with half soft half medium?
Also I would like a thick mattress not thin and even the thickest I bought feel thin!
The base of our current bed is slatted and I see that makes a difference. What would you suggest to combat this?
Also can you recommend a topper. Sorry lots of questions, hope you can help. Mary >
Hi Mary.
You can buy a mattress with dual tension springs.
In our range this option starts at The Artisan 1500.
However, I would be inclined to get the right spring tension for your bodyweights and not what you think your preferences are - although these will be taken into account.
| Bodyweight | Spring tension |
|---|---|
| Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kg | Medium (1.4mm) |
| 16 Stone / 101kg Upwards | Firm (1.6mm) |
| Available in Bespoke Products (Please Call) | Soft (1.2mm) |
The second thing to note is that there is no such thing as a medium feel mattress - unless the users bodyweight is taken into consideration [Read Here] ; It is the spring tension / gauge that determines the support and the associated upholstery also has an overall effect of the firmness of the mattress.
Your slatted base should not really be a cause for concern but care should be taken to create a flatter platform for the mattress.
Mattress Toppers or Mattress Protectors are absolutely essential for many reasons, and should be purchased based on personal preference.
In your case you like a firmer feel (which does not mean rock hard) and so I would be inclined to go down the mattress protector route.
Prior to purchase, you can experiment with your current duvets, in order to see how the addition of a separate layer of upholstery feels.
Hope this helps.
Kind Regards Gary
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