The Mattress Expert

Aireloom Gabriella Mattress

Renee of santa cruz, writes:
we have slept on a floatation waterbed for 25+ years
Have decided we need a firmer more comfortable bed and have looked at the following three.
1.Select Comfort i10 .almost bought it but decided to sleep on the decision overnight....no pun intended.
PRO; concept interesting..flexible softness and firmness .offers two foams for each side..memory and cool foam...
CON: price $4500... too many possible things to break...pump, air chambers..remotes etc.
Therefore, I have narrowed the choice down to the following
Simmons Beautyrest $2500
Airloom Gabriella $3000
I am purchasing only the top mattress to sit on a platform frame. We have no specific aliments...occasional sore back both of us are med weight and med height. I am a restless sleeper...tossing and turning. both of us are combination sleeper.... sides, stomach and back. I am concerned about the various offerings of foam.... my husband sleeps cold and
I sleep hot.
Appreciate any assistance and suggestions you can offer.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME

Hello Renee. Your price range takes you to top line bedding. I'm guessing that you believe that the high cost equals high quality. It doesn't. It equals more padding and reflects the higher profit structure that goes with top line mattresses. Overly padded mattresses lose their shape quickly, making top line models a very poor value.
This is less about a specific mattress and more about the way you're thinking about your purchase. You don't need to spend that much to get a good night's sleep.

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Sealy Beachside vs. S&F Eureka Springs mattress

Brian of Vienna, VA, writes:
Which of these queen sized mattresses would you recommend for a couple in their 40's who are not overweight? I have some minor back pain, which may be from our 17 yr old mattress. We are planning on getting a platform bed, if that matters. Thanks! Brian

Hi Brian. The platform bed only matters, in that the mattress may feel a little different from how it felt on the boxspring. Both mattresses use the same boxspring. The Beachside is clearly the better mattress. A latex mattress will out-perform that innerspring by years and with a greater degree of comfort over that time.
 
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Simmons mattress for platform bed

Peter of Brooklyn, writes:
Hi Peter: My wife and I are upgrading our mattress for our queen-sized platform bed. At Macy's, the salesmen recommended either a Simmons Oliva Plush/Firm or Simmons Perla Pillowtop. What do you think? Thanks!

Hi Peter. I recommend staying away from pillowtops. They don't keep their shape well, no matter who makes them. What kind to get depends on how you like it to feel. You may need to add a topper to the firm. The plush will be a little more comfortable, if you like some softness on the surface.

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Boxspring on a platform bed

Bill of south river, writes:
Do I really need a box spring on my platform bed?
Thanks.
Bill B

Hi Bill. No, but your platform bed needs to properly support the mattress...enough slats and a center support.

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Mattress on a platform bed

Deborah of Ventura, writes:
I am considering ordering a platform bed for my teenage son. Is it okay to use a boxspring and mattress set with the platform bed? thanks in advance for your assistance
 
Hi Deborah. It's ok. It certainly won't hurt anything...but it shouldn't be necessary. A platform bed is designed to take the place of the box spring. Just be sure it's supported to the floor in the middle....and you can save yourself the cost of the boxspring.

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Stearns & Foster Estate mattress on a platform bed

Rob of Boston, writes:
Your blog is great - very informative. May I ask, would you support the idea of using a new Estate line S&F Cal King on a home made platform base? It would have slats and be well supported. I wish to avoid using a double box spring setup because over time there always seems to develop a hump in the middle. Also, you recommend rotating a king mattress 1/4 turns - not really practical on a Cal King though right? What do you think? I'm inclined to buy our new mattress from you because you seem very honest - not easily found in this business. Thank you, Rob.
 
Hi Rob. As long as you have a center support and you slats aren't too far apart, you'll be fine. The hump in the center of the mattress doesn't develop from the boxsprings, it's just never been worn in like the rest of the mattress. You can't 1/4 turn a Cal King, you can only rotate it head to foot. If you try to sleep more towards the center sometimes, it may help settle that padding more evenly.
 
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Sealy SpringFree mattress

Caroline of raleigh, writes:
Hello, I have a platform bed with a 4 year old pillowtop mattress. The mattress was great when it was used with the box spring. For the last year and a half with the platform bed, the mattress has progressively sunk on both sides. I am looking at the Sealy SpringFree mattress to replace the one I have but I'm concerned about not having the box spring to go with it. Any suggestions?  Thank you!
 
Hi Caroline. Your problem wasn't the platform, it was the pillowtop. You just have to make sure that the slats on your platform are supported in the center and to the floor. The River Crest model is the favorite with women. It's nice and plush, but holds its shape well over the years.
 
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Mattress for a platform

connie of basking ridge, nj, writes:
We are looking for a new mattress. I like the Ritz Carlton pillow top feel but only need the mattress for a platform.Suggestions? Do you deliver to Jersey Shore? Mantoloking?

Hi Connie. Yes, we do deliver to your area. Those mattresses have a topper on them to make them feel more pillowy. Take a look at the Sealy Posturepedic Reserve 7 plush model, our Dante Park. You can always add a topper to any mattress you choose, just don't start off too soft.

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Beautyrest mattress on a platform bed

stef of Portland, writes:
Hi again. I sent you a query about eliminating variables to deal with back pain, but it wasn't really answered. I would still love/appreciate your advice. My platform does have the center bar and I believe enough slats (about 2 1/2 inches apart). I put a bungie board on it so that the Simmon's warranty wouldn't void. I've continued to wake up in discomfort and am wondering if a SLIGHT UNEVENNESS IN THE PLATFORM or Bungee Board COULD THROW OFF THE ENTIRE BED/Cause my back to ache, or, if its most likely that my body doesn't like the contoring feel of the bed. I'd appreciate your thoughts.Stefanie

Hi Stef. The last answer was an elimination answer. If your platform is fine, the problem is with the mattress you chose. It may or may not be the support, but that it's either to firm or too soft.
...or both. 

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Mattress on a platform

Stefanie of Rainy Portland, writes:
Hi Peter, it's me again--your number one fan. In a previous query I mentioned that a latex bed we purchased did not work for me (I ached all over--we tried various firmensses and the replacement, a Simmon's WorldClass "plush firm" is not doing the trick either. It feels comfy but I wake up with mid to low back pain.) This sleep deprivation is taking a toll. I have only 1 comfort exchange and want to be careful that I don't end up in the same dilemma (you mentioned my back might not like the contouring support of the previous selections and perhaps a Sealy would be a good choice in cushion firm-). Before making this exchange, here's the Question:
Is it at all possible that it's the platform bedframe causing the discomfort not the mattress (i.e. if it's minimally uneven could this be throwing things off--I put a level on the slats it looked pretty good, not perfect though, and there's a bungee board on top of it, maybe it's sagging? (it's new, both are; previously I had a plain old frame/boxspring with my OLD mattress). Again,
Before making the comfort exchange I need to get this right so I don't lose a bunch of money. I want to eliminate any other variables that may be the problem, so your advice, once again would be much appreciated. Thank you so much. Stefanie

Hi Stephanie. It's good to be number one...isn't it?
A platform bed requires some sort of center support that crosses the slats up the middle of the bed...and that center bar need to be supported to the floor.
And, there needs to be enough slats so there's not to much space between them.

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You'll find discount pricing on our website: www.ccmattress.com
Toll Free phone number: 1-888-732-5923

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Philadelphia Inquirer's "Neighbor's Choice Award"

Also available:
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Sealy "Pro-Guard" Protection Plus Stain Guard Mattress Pads

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