Will mattress feel different on slatted base?

Hi Shar,

Thank you for your question.

Firstly, nearly all mattresses are suitable for nearly all bed frames. They really are! Perhaps there may be a disclaimer with cheaper one sided mattresses where there is insufficient wadding on the non-use side but if the mattress is well made there should be a relatively firm pad or adequate wadding on the underside to keep the spring unit stable.

A sprung Divan will slightly soften the overall feel of a mattress. Our Artisan base offers the option of either a pocket sprung unit or a bonnel coil, in theory both options do the same job, the pocket sprung is the more superior option.

If you place a mattress on a sprung slatted base, it will feel slightly firmer than when placed on your sprung divan base. In addition, if the gaps between the slats exceed 3" we advise that you board over the base using a thin piece of MDF or Plywood.  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 base has sprung slats we would advise that the horizontal slats are boarded over.

To summaries, if you decide to change your base from a sprung divan to a sprung slatted base you will find that the mattress will feel slightly firmer overall.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to give our office a call on 0161 437 4419.

Kind regards,

Amy.