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Hi Chelsey, Thanks for getting in touch. The main objection to pillow tops come into what you are expected to pay for them and the lifespan you will get out of them. Just like a one sided mattress, you will be unable to turn it so when the… Read More
Hi Polly, Our advice to anyone with a slatted base where the slats are more that 6cm apart would be for them to place a barrier between the base and the mattress. Usually, this would be 2-3mm of MDF sheeting providing the mattress with a uniform surface upon which to… Read More
Hi Carrie, You will no doubt be aware that, even though they are prepared to confirm that the JL Ultimate is made by Harrison Spinks exclusively for John Lewis, the published information regarding the construction and upholstery used is very limited particularly in terms of GSM (grams per square… Read More
Hi Karen, Thanks for your question. I am so pleased that you have decided to place some form of barrier between the slats and your mattress and would suggest 3mm MDF or similar thickness peg board. The latter of these has holes enabling the… Read More
Hi Ceby, Thank you for your question. When placing a mattress on a slatted base you must ensure the gaps between the slats do not exceed 3″. Gaps that are larger cause the mattress to sink between the slats which causes problems within your mattress. Also you may have heard… Read More
Hi Esther, At your body weights, you are both on the cusp of a medium or firm spring tension depending on the firmness you are looking for. BodyweightSpring tension Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kgMedium (1.4mm) 16 Stone / 101kg UpwardsFirm (1.6mm) Available in Bespoke Products (Please Call)Soft (1.2mm) As you… Read More
Hi Tony, As you are probably aware this mattress is no longer in production and without knowing the details of the construction it is impossible to not only do a comparison, but to suggest what model may have replaced it. I would suggest that you seek clarification from Rest Assured… Read More
Hi Tracey, Thank you for your question. It was once the case that if you had issues with your back you were advised to opt for a firm mattress. This now appears to have been BAD advice, we now advise to go for something with a medium upholstery, there’s further… Read More
Hi Heather, I am sorry to hear of your woes in respect of getting a good nights sleep. If you type in to google, foam seating, it should bring up manufacturers of the same and you could then approach them to have a piece of foam cut to size to… Read More
Hi Viola, From the information you have provided I note you are both of light weight and it could well be that you have the wrong tension in the current mattress. I would advise that you need a soft and your husband would be best suited with a medium tension. Read More
