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A Soft Latex Foam Mattress Topper for Long Lasting Comfort

John writes:
 
Peter, 
I have tried the S&F Heidi in luxury firm and find it acceptable in
firmness. Though I would like a little more lumbar support. Should I go
for the luxury plush instead? I'm 6', 215lbs mostly a back sleeper on a twin XL. 
 
Hi John,
The Luxury Plush has better feel, initially, but will lose it's shape quickly undar a big man.
Stay with the Luxury Firm and add a layer of soft Talalay latex foam to the surface for the contouring you're looking for.
Latex is extremely resilient and the combination will last many years longer than the plush model will.

http://themattressexpert.com/talalay-dunlop-latextoppers/

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S&F Private Vineyard Villa Firm Latex Foam Mattress

Dickey writes:

 I am looking at a new Stearns and Foster, all latex, queen bed, called Private Vineyard Villa Firm. It is priced at $2899 list. Do you have any experience with this model? Also, I am concerned that many Latex Mattresses I have looked at in the local stores are sagging after only a few months of being on the floor. The Natural Response by King Koil is sagging on the floor. At the stores, I was told they have stopped carrying Natures Rest because of poor customer satisfaction. Do you have any thoughts on the durability of Latex and then the S&F mentioned above. Thanks, Dickey 

Hi Dickey,
Many of the off brand manufacturers look to cut corners where they can. Most are layers of latex on a block of poly foam...latex hybrids sold as latex.
The S&F Private Vineyard is the same as our River View Villa. You'll usually pay more in stores. The price you were quote as "List", is in fact, an inflated price. 
We've sold tons of Sealy's and S&F latex beds over the past 10 years with a warranty clain rate of 1/10 of 1%. That rate is far below any other bed available anywhere. 
Delivery is available from us to all 48 states. 
BTW, Nature's Rest has gone out of business.

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S&F Ellastone mattress problems

Marge writes:
 
Dear Pete, 
We purchased a Stearns & Foster Ellastone mattress and have been very 
disappointed with it from the day it was delivered. The mattress smelled 
like chemicals for months after delivery and it developed body impressions 
within a few months of use.
After 3 years, the mattress had body impressions of 1.5" which
has caused back pain for us. We recently filed a claim with S&F and they
will replace our mattress but not the box springs for our California
king size bed. We'd like a firmer mattress and after reading your blog
I am considering a latex mattress, specifically the S&F Private Vineyard Villa,
Same as your River View Villa, I believe. But I'd like your opinion before making 
another bad decision. 
My husband weighs 170 lbs and usually
sleeps on his side and I am 120 lbs and usually sleep on my back (I
tend to get hot at night)--will the Private Vineyard be a good match for us?
Thank you so much for your advice and for your great blog!

Hi Marge,
The Ellastone is an older version S&F, a problem mattress because of all the memory foam they used at that time. The memory foam is near the top and that's causing the body impressions to happen so quickly. The chemical odor would have been reason for an exchange early on. But now, you are considering a S&F latex mattress. You will find latex to be much more durable. If you like a firmer feel, the Private Vineyard Villa is an excellent choice.
Call to order. Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

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Happier with the S&F Tower View Villa Latex Foam Mattress

Marisa writes:
 
Hello Peter, 
Just a follow-up: You were right. The Stearns & Foster Tower View Villa is MUCH more comfortable
than the Qcean View Villa. It is much better no matter which way you sleep (side, stomach or back). 
It is also cooler. I find it very comfortable, and the best part is my husband also finds it much more 
comfortable. In addition, the smell seems to be less intense (I did air it out before putting sheets on it this time).
Thank you very much for all of your advice,
Marisa

Hi Marisa,
Happy to hear that all is well. There's a reason why it's the most popular...and why my wife and I sleep on it too...(an older version of it...have had it for years) 
Thanks for letting me know. 

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DDD, S&F latex foam mattress for my disc problems

Nancy writes:

 

Hi Peter, 
I had back surgery eight years ago to fuse two discs in my
lower back (DDD) and have residule hip pain. I am 5' 115 lbs, and my
husband is 5'10 and 190 lbs. Both of us are side sleepers. We just
bought a Stearns & Foster Tuscan Summer Villa latex mattress, 
which now seems to not have enough support. Can you recommend an alternative?

 
Hi Nancy,
The Tuscan Summer, same as our Ocean View, is an ultra plush. It's much softer than I would have recommended for you. The Italian Garden/Tower View in plush, is as soft as I would risk, given your existing back problems. Because latex contours, the firmer River View would be better. And even though the River View is quite a bit different than what you thought you liked, it's probably your best choice. 

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"Best Buy" mattress from Stearns & Foster?

 
Hi Pete,
I am interested in getting a Stearns & Foster California king set. 
What name/level of Stearns & Foster mattress would allow me to get the most value for my money? 
Thanks, Lar

 
Hi Larry,
The best value is had when you buy quality. There are two best buys in the S&F line.  Level P has there best spec...in either, Luxury Firm or Luxury Plush.
The other is the lower cost H level in Luxury Firm. The plush at this level doesn't hold up as well.
We have the H level as the Heidi.

Twila is our name for the P level.

While both are available with pillowtops, I advise avoiding them. What you gain in initail comfort will be lost in a short time...along with value you're looking for.

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Pan - A Stearns & Foster latex mattress for a slender man?

Pan writes:

Hello Pete! :D

Can you please recommend me a mattress?

I'm 23 years old male. I'm 5'11 and  154lbs so I think I'm pretty thin.

Due to being sedentary (I think), I got some arthritis. I have mild shoulder pain (from lifting), elbow pain, wrist pain, knee pain. Knee pain from basketball during high school. Cartilage wearing out. I don't feel the pain for the whole day though. They come and go. I have back pain when the bed is too soft. I sleep on my side, usually with things to cuddle and I always put a pillow between my legs. ( but I still think that sleeping on the side also contributes to my shoulder pain )

I read through you posts and thought you recommend Sealy Latex but I can't find those types that you recommend. Those river or beach ones..

So which one do you recommend me now? Are you going to recommend me buying firm mattress and soft topper? Which ones do you think are good for me and why?

Thank you, Pan

Hi Pan,

You can't go wrong with latex, if you can afford it. It is the best, most comfortable and most durable material available.

The Sealy latex mattresses you mentioned are now marketed under the Stearns & Foster label.

The one I believe you'll enjoy the most is the ultra plush, called Ocean View Villa.

Normally, I wouldn't recommend one this plush, but given you aches and pains and slender build, I believe it is your best choice from among that latex line. Here is the link to that mattress.

http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-Foster-Tuscan-Summer-Villa-Ultra-Plush-/ 

If, however, the price is more than you had in mind, I have another choice for you to consider.

It is a World Class Simmons Beautyrest, the Raleigh in the Plush/Firm Pillowtop. Here again, a pillowtop is not the kind of mattress I would normally recommend, but there are exceptions to every rule and your particular set of circumstances are the exception. Here is a link to that mattress.  

http://www.themattressexpert.com/Simmons-Beautyrest-Worldclass-Raleigh--18761/ 

Lastly, there is the option for a firmer mattress with a soft layer of latex as a topper, which you had mentioned.

Normally, the 2" soft topper is enough, but I feel that you are among the few who would benefit from the 3".

Since the latex topper increases the longevity of the mattress, as well as soften the surface, you can get away with a much less expensive mattress for use under the topper.

Here are two such mattresses that I like a lot, at a lower price point. And also, a link to the toppers.

http://www.themattressexpert.com/Simmons-2011-Beautyrest-Classic-Adamsville-Plush-Firm-Euro-Top-/ 

http://www.themattressexpert.com/Sealy-Posture-Promo-Beckenham-Plush-Level-I/ 

http://www.themattressexpert.com/Accessories/ 

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S&F Marianne VS Simmons Black Margaret mattress

Dana writes:

 Great blog! I have narrowed it down to 2. Im a Side sleeper looking for good 
 night's rest. Macys: Stearns and Foster Lux estate Marianne Plush with pillow top 
 OR Beautyrest Black Margaret Plush pillow top. The Marianne seemed more plush 
 and the fabric more luxurious (maybe a bit too soft??). Was worried Margaret 
 might feel too firm/flat on my shoulder for side sleeper. Please advise! Thanks! 

Hi Dana,

The Margeret, which is the same as our Daniella, is the better made mattress....will keep its shape better and longer.

Always better to err on the side of firm. You can always make the surface soft. A too soft mattress is what it is and there's no changing it.

Your back will prefer the firmer feel, anyway.

Here a link to the current Simmons Black line

 

http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-brands/simmons/beautyrest-black/

 

 

 

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Back Pain, A firm Beautyrest with a 2" soft Latex foam mattress topper

Jim writes:

 My wife and I are shopping for a new bed and need your help. My wife has 
 had back surgery and will need a fusion in the near future. She has back pain 
 often. She likes the feel of a beautyrest Shakespeare and legend. From what 
 I'm reading you don't necessarily recommend the pillow tops. Is there a bed 
 you could recommend to us? We are not against going with a non pillow top 
 and buying a 2" latex topper. Thank you, Jim

 

Hi Jim,

You and she will fare better on the firmer mattress and topper combo, than you will on a soft pillowtop that will lose its shape much too quickly.

Your wife's back is way too sensitive to tolerate that kind of change in the mattress.

A Simmons Beautyrest World Class Annapolis Place in luxury firm  with a 2" soft all-natural Talalay latex foam mattress topper will give you all the comfort you want without sacrificing the support you need.

Here are the links to that and the topper.

 

http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-brands/simmons/beautyrest-recharge-world-class/

 

http://themattressexpert.com/talalay-dunlop-latextoppers/

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