Can you help on replacing mattress and topper?
Hi, We need some help please!
So, let’s start with the basics…. I am 6’1″ and 15.5stone, Liz is little – 5’4″ and slim… We presently have a 1000 pocket sprung (miracoil) memory foam mattress. It is too hot, too difficult to move in and too unbalanced. (Ok, it was cheap!). We have been looking today and are a bit flummoxed. We found a Shakespear (I think the Elite 1500) – Was at £520. Was pleasantly comfortable. We then found a Connoisseur Supreme Mattress at Bensons. It was very comfortable, but at £1000 I wanted to perform some more research – which I am glad I did. Having looked at your information, the pillow top is a major concern. So, what we are after is: 1. Something medium to medium firm. 2. Stability – Liz does not bounce when I move!
3. Something that will last. 4. Something with a reasonable budget (between £400-£1000). 5. Something that it not too hot (having had memory foam, the novelty has worn off). We have an iron bedstead with a wooden slatted (unsprung) base. Can you suggest a mattress and topper combination?
Thanks in advance for your help. Kind Regards Alex & Liz
Hi Alex,
Thanks for your question.
I note your concerns regarding heat in respect of your memory foam mattress.
Having reviewed the details for the Shakespeare mattress that you refer to, I notice that this is a mattress comprised of foam and polyester and in is fact a one sided mattress.
Firstly, the foam may generate heat, which you want to avoid and secondly, as this only one sided, it is likely to have a reduced life span when compared to a normal pocket sprung double sided mattress.
As far as the Connoisseur is concerned, this is what is known as a pillow top mattress, which may appear luxurious in the first instance, however, I would advise against such a purchase.
This is because when the pillow top flattens, you need to replace the whole mattress whereas if you bought a mattress with a separate topper, when that fails the only expense is a new topper.
There is some more detailed analysis as to why to avoid such a mattress within our site and again this mattress is one sided.
Given your body weight and making an assumption regarding Liz’s weight, I would suggest that you opt for a medium tension mattress.
| Bodyweight | Spring tension |
|---|---|
| Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kg | Medium (1.4mm) |
| 16 Stone / 101kg Upwards | Firm (1.6mm) |
| Available in Bespoke Products (Please Call) | Soft (1.2mm) |
I would suggest you look at our Origins Pocket 1500 mattress as this would provide you both with a medium feel and is reasonably priced, although I note you have not confirmed the size required.
This mattress can be also made in a Zip and Link set, which would assist further when you move so as not to disturb Liz.
As with any mattress, I would advise using it for at least 4-6 weeks prior to deciding upon the need for a topper. If after that period you’re finding it too firm then look at adding a topper at that stage.
I hope that this helps but if you have any further queries please don’t hesitate to contact our office on 0161 437 4419.
Kind Regards, Mike.
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