Problems with Vi Spring m,attress
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Just bought a new ViSpring from John Lewis (Newstead in medium support) and put it onto a sprung bed slat base. Slats maybe a little too wide (approx 7 cms) and are leaving an imprint on the underside. But, the big problem is the comfort of the mattress – seems way too firm and lots of aches in the morning after a fragmented sleep. We’ve put a topper on but concerned that we’re just ignoring the issue and that the topper is a short term fix but is probably the wrong option. Based on your notes above, how much benefit would we see by adding the MDF sheets & old duvet over the slats and ditching the topper?
Maybe even put the topper underneath the mattress instead of on it?!
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>Hi Graham.
You will have to address two issues here;
The first is your slatted base: There are no suspension qualities within this kind of frame to complement the mattress.
I have a slatted bedframe and the difference between a bedframe and a sprung edged divan base is measurable.
I would use the MDF AND some sort of padding as described above – even if it is to protect the mattress from the slats.
Secondly; Toppers are certainly not a short term fix but an integral part of the make up of the mattress as a whole.
Try two!
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As your complaint seems to be along the lines of ‘too firm’ this is a better position to be in than ‘too soft’.
So the toppers you should be looking at are those that supply soft comforting properties rather than those that include elements of support (such as feather or latex).
Also bear in mind that springs break in within the first month or so of usage and then stabilise.
I have a feeling that you will soon come to love this bed once you have made the necessary adjustments.
This particular model is retailed around the £1300 mark for a kingsize mattress.
| How much to spend on a double mattress? | What can I expect for my money? |
|---|---|
| Under £500 | Will not get you much at best a 13.5 gauge open coil/cage sprung with a thin polyester layer or a solid foam mattress. |
| £500 | Entry level spunbond springs with some form of synthetic upholstery. Usually one sided mattresses. |
| £750 | The beginnings of a basic pocket springs unit with 800 – 1000 count. No substantial amount of filling other than foams and synthetic materials. Two sided models. |
| £1000 | Should get you away from most low ranges and into the mid-range pocket spring models. |
| £1250 | Should get you a decent pocket sprung mattress with some Natural Fibre content. |
| £1500 | Should get you many manufacturers mid-range models with Natural Fibres |
| £1500-£2000 | Should get you a Hand Made primarily Natural Fibre Quality Mattress |
| £2000+ | You should expect 100% Natural Fibres and Traditional Hand Made Construction Method. |
| £5000+ | A Bespoke Hand Made Sleep System, High-end Spring Units & Featuring the Worlds Most Luxurious Natural Fibres. |
Unfortunately there are no associated weights attributed to the upholstery and so we are left to assume what has been used to make this mattress.
The description states British Fleece Wool and Cotton Plus horsehair.
Taking the price into consideration and a mattress depth of 21cm it seems to me that once the spring is in the mattress (assume 5-6″) there is not a lot of room left for a substantial amount of upholstery.
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Kind Regards Gary.
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