What is best mattress for sprung slats?
Hi there, I wonder if you can help – although reading your other comments I realise I had made a bad choice!
I have a pocket sprung mattress with a memory foam topper and was happy with it on a flat slatted bed until the centre support broke. Rather than trying to mend it (single, working mother – not carpenter!!)
I bought a replacement sprung slatted base – as it does not need a centre support. I had never tried sprung slats and assumed they would make things softer. After 2 very uncomfortable nights I realise this does not work – or do I just need to get used to a different support system?
I was never aware of the springs before, they now seem to be pushing up and I can really feel them. The memory topper also feels much hotter. What type of mattress should work on sprung slats I wonder?
I don’t know whether to simply go back to flat slats and get a someone to make me a centre support or look at getting an expensive sprung divan base – I can’t bear the look of them, but maybe that’s a sacrifice I have to make. I would be so grateful for any tips.
Thank you.
Hi Jo,
Unfortunately sprung slats are a bit of a false economy as neither the spring effect nor support is that brilliant.
It kind of does neither job very well and can cause arches in your mattress over time, the humpback bridge effect. There is a solution, however. If they are uncomfortable you can simply take them all off and replace with regular slats.
It may take a bit of measuring and some handy work but its the only alternative to replacing the entire base. The alternative is a sprung edge or platform top divan in all honesty regardless of their aesthetic. They are the best choice for mattress consistency etc. As for the heat issue, I very much doubt this is the base.
Memory foam is renowned for being really really warm and retaining heat. It’s more probable that either you’re room is too warm matched with the heat retention thats causing it to feel overly warm. The only alternative is to use a less heat retentive mattress topper such as latex.
I hope this helps. Lee 0161 437 4419
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