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Questions on Harrisons Beech mattress

Hi Tom.   Thank you for your question.  First things first – you have to ensure that your hallways/stairs can accommodate a Super King Size mattress (not many can).   In order to see which of these two models offer the best buy for your needs you have to do… Read More

Millbrook mattress specifications aquired

Hi Mark Thank you for your question.   Firstly let me apologise in the delay in getting back to you.  As you will appreciate it has been extremely busy since returning from the Christmas Break. You can look at this in two ways. Firstly the main component in all these mattresses… Read More

MDF for memory foam mattresses

Hi Simon, Thank you for your question. When using a slatted base with a pocket sprung mattress we advise that you should board over the slats using a 3-5mm piece of MDF or Plywood if the gaps exceed 3″ to ensure the mattress does not sink between the slats. Read More

Replacing Relyon mattress

>Hi Sarah. The good thing going for you is that your bodyweights do not require an all singing all dancing support – 1000 pockets will be more than adequate. The Relyon mattress you are looking at is certainly not overpriced for what you will be getting. The upholstery is quite… Read More

Metal bed frame advice

Hi Louise.   Thank you for your enquiry on our website.  There are two kinds of metal bedframes – cheap and well made.  The cheapest (to produce) are those with the rounded bars like the one you mention.  These will dig into the underside of any… Read More

Fire retardant material?

Very good question Elaine, All fabric ticking used on all mattresses have to be FR by law. What this retardant is I do not actually know but I now intend to find out – any help would be appreciated. I have also asked my suppliers to find out if any… Read More

Will Artisan mattress be OK on current base?

Hi Steffan, Thank you for your question. It won’t be as drastic as making a Medium feel like a Firm, but there will be a difference in feel being on a non sprung base. The mattress and you will benefit more being on a sprung base… Read More

Finding my new soft vi-spring mattress uncomfortable

Hi Vivien. You can look at this in two ways. 1. You are fortunate that you have purchased a Vi-Spring mattress and they do offer you the opportunity to return/exchange if not completely satisfied. There are many readers of this site who are stuck with a… Read More

Vi Spring Bedstead Realm and Artisan Naturals comparison

Hi Richard.   Good question, although this information can be easily gleaned from the product description.  In order to do value for money comparisons, you need to know the spring spring type/count and the overall upholstery weight of the mattress (GSM– grams per square meter).  Ideally, the breakdown… Read More

Help please on mattress replacement

Hi Ella. Sorry for the delay in replying. As with all things you need to know what you are buying. The first step is to see what your money is getting you by analysing the contents of this particular mattress: The official specification is as follows: [Carpetright: 3000 Cashmere Mattress. Read More