Replacing Dunlopillo latex mattress, advice needed
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Hello, I have recently purchased a super king size metal framed bedstead which has a sprung slatted base and slats approx 6 cm apart. I am now looking to replace the ten year old Dunlopillo latex mattress with a pocket sprung mattress and are considering the Hypnos Premier Inn mattress which seems to be very reasonably priced (maybe you could also supply something equivalent). My concern is that the sprung slats on the bedstead base arc upwards on both sides of the bed leaving the potential for a dip down the middle of the mattress. Therefore, is boarding over the sprung slats necessary and, if so, should it be over the full area of the bed or just to cover the arc between the sprung slats in the middle. Additionally, when laying boards over slats, is it necessary to drill holes in the boards to provide ventillation to the mattress ?
Thank you >
Hi Mark,
Thanks for getting in touch.
In terms on your base, we would advise you board fully over the slats to ensure the humpback bridge effect doesn't occur.Failing that you could replace the entire slats with plain slats and board as well. Basically, you want to create the most consistent even surface without gaps.As for drilling for ventilation if you're turning your mattress every month, something you couldn't do with the Hypnos Premier Inn mattress as its one-sided, you shouldn't need ventilation. Unless your house was incredibly humid there's no need for concern.
As for the Hypnos bed, there's an incredible lack of information on the fillings and spring tension. The 1000 pocket springs will be for a king size but other than that there's no way of making any weight tolerances or feels for this mattress. The topper is appended to the mattress meaning that once this goes, which over time it will the entire mattress is rendered useless.
With pillowtop mattresses, we always recommend steering well clear and buying a separately removable topper such as all our fusion latex ranges which have such a topper. This means you can just replace this when you need to over time rather than the entire mattress.
Lastly what I would advise is that whilst softer hotel beds feel lovely for a night or two you have to think of the long-term feel of such a mattress. If a mattress is too soft over time it can lead to aches, stiffness and back pain so what maybe nice for a weekend could become a bit of a nightmare long term. You really need a mix of proper support and softer top layers, but not soft soft soft all through. Unless that's what you really prefer?
I'd ask you to look at our Origins 1500 which is a far more detailed and superior mattress in terms of construction to the one you are looking at.
At the price point, you could also buy a separate topper, maybe even latex to make an even better mattress topper combo without the dreaded pillow top. Or you could look at our Artisan 1500 an even higher grade mattress at £845 which completely beats the Hypnos offering in terms of GSM and construction.
If you want to chat further please give us a call.
Lee
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