Curved slats are damaging my mattress, help!

Hi Cole,

Many thanks for contacting us regarding the problems you are having with your slatted base.

I understand how frustrating it can be to deal with issues like sagging, which can affect your overall comfort and the longevity of your bed setup. To help alleviate this concern, my personal recommendation would be to board over the slats. By placing a solid board on top of the slats, you can create a more stable and supportive surface for your mattress. This added layer will help distribute weight more evenly and minimize the impact of sagging, ultimately enhancing your sleeping experience.

This occurs when mattress moulds to the gaps in between slats on a base.

If the mattress forms between the larger gaps, this can cause sagging and uneven wear to the bed.

We have discussed this in depth and how to board over slats shown here.

I've never heard of sprung slats or any slats increasing the life of a mattress.

What does help keep a mattress in good shape is a consistent bed base ie whether it be a divan or otherwise, and regular mattress turning and rotation.

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As for the thickness of plywood, 4mm should be enough, it's only to even out the pressure of the mattress on the slats so there are no gaps for the mattress to be forced through.

If you have any further concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office on 0161 437 4419 and speak with one of our friendly advisors who can go through the issue with you personally.

I hope that helps!

Kind regards Julie