Questions on MDF on slatted bed base
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Hi, good/interesting article. I have just purchased a new pocket sprung mattress, but realised after reading this, that the reason my old mattress might have worn out so quickly has been lack of support. I don't want that to happen again. I have solid slats approx 3.5 inches apart. The mattress I have purchased is a high grove sensation pocket sprung mattress. So I should cover the slats with MDF is that the same as chipboard?
Should the MDF cover the entire area of slats or just a section like in the photo above. Also should I put on top of the MDF/Slats an old duvet as a cushion for the mattress?
I weigh 13.5 stone and my partner is 12 stone. Any help/advice appreciated.
Hi Carl,
Thank you for your question.
We advise boarding of a slatted base if the gaps between the slats exceed 3". This is because gaps larger than 3" allow the mattress to conform to the gap and the excess pressure it causes allows the mattress to 'dip' through the gap. This is not to say the mattress has dipped, more it has simply followed the shape of the base. We sometimes refer to this as ‘falling through’.
MDF is not quite the same as chip board however, it does come in thicknesses of 3-5mm making it suitable for the covering of slats. We advise either MDF or plywood to do this. Pegboard can also be used to aid ventilation, though bear in mind the weight of the mattress and what it is resting on. If the mattress feels and looks too heavy for the material you want to board the base in it probably is. Also, don’t forget to consider the weight with you on it as well!
| John Ryan Mattress Weights By Model | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion Range | ||||
| Mattresses | 5cm Topper | |||
| Single | 25-27kg | 12-14kg | ||
| Double | 35-38kg | 20-24kg | ||
| King | 40-45kg | 22-26kg | ||
| Superking | 45-50kg | 26-32kg | ||
| Hybrid / Resilience Range | ||||
| Mattresses | 5cm Topper | 7.5cm Topper | ||
| Single | 16-18kg | 6-8kg | 8-10kg | |
| Double | 24-26kg | 10-12kg | 12-14kg | |
| King | 30-32kg | 11-13kg | 15-17kg | |
| Superking | 35-37kg | 13-15kg | 16-18kg | |
| Origins Comfort | Origins Reflex | |||
| Single | 23kg | Single | 25kg | |
| Double | 35kg | Double | 37kg | |
| King | 40kg | King | 44kg | |
| Origins 1500 | Origins Latex 1500 | |||
| Single | 28kg | Single | 32kg | |
| Double | 42kg | Double | 48kg | |
| King | 49kg | King | 56kg | |
| Superking | 58kg | Superking | 67kg | |
| Artisan 1500 | Artisan Tailored Pocket | |||
| Single | 35kg | Single | 35kg | |
| Double | 52kg | Double | 52kg | |
| King | 58kg | King | 58kg | |
| Superking | 70kg | Superking | 70kg | |
| Artisan Naturals | Artisan Bespoke 004 | |||
| Single | 36kg | Single | 36kg | |
| Double | 54kg | Double | 54kg | |
| King | 60kg | Kingsize | 61kg | |
| Superking | 72kg | Superking | 73kg | |
| Artisan Luxury | Artisan Bespoke | |||
| Single | 37kg | Single | 39kg | |
| Double | 55kg | Double | 58kg | |
| King | 61kg | King | 65kg | |
| Superking | 74kg | Superking | 78kg | |
| Artisan Bespoke 002 | ||||
| Single | 37kg | |||
| Double | 56kg | |||
| King | 62kg | |||
| Superking | 75kg |
I hope this has answered your question but should you need any further information please call the office on 0161 437 4419.
Kind regards,
Amy.
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