Mattress suitable for an M&S classic sprung divan base

Good Morning Jane,

Thank you for your question.  This really depends on what type of mattress you are looking for; Our traditional pocket sprung mattresses can go on to a slatted bed base as long as the gaps are no bigger than 3". If the gaps are bigger than this then we simply advise placing some sheets of MDF or plywood over the base, to prevent the springs settling in the gaps.  This can damage a mattress, cause ridges and you would not get the correct support.

Our Fusion and Hybrid ranges need to go on to a solid top base as both materials will attempt to settle in any sized gap.

For a pocket sprung mattress you would be matched to a dual spring tension of one half soft and one half medium. You can do a dual spring tension in one piece unit or a zip and link option in our Artisan range but the Origins range does not offer the soft spring option but has a medium spring tension as standard, this may feel firmer for yourself

Anyone suffering back pain needs to avoid any sort of mattress that is firm. The advice used to be a firm mattress but that is a misconception.  What you need is the correct spring tension for your body weight.  As such we'd usually advise that you need something more medium feeling but we would need an indication of what type of mattress you are looking for.

Please don't hesitate to contact us on 0161 437 4419 to discuss this further.  Our office hours are 8 am – 8 pm Monday to Friday and 10 am – 4 pm Saturday and Sunday.

Kind Regards

Michaela