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Comment on Is a foundation really necessary for a Tempurpedic memory foam mattress? by smeeks66

smeeks66 — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:37:59 +0000

A memory foam mattress needs to be on a smooth flat surface, whether its your floor, box spring/foundation or if it’s a platform bed be sure the slats are no more than 3" apart. If your current foundation is in good condition you can use it, however read their warranty information, they may not honor if it you do not purchase a new foundation at the same time of the mattress.

If you have a platform bed or older foundation, place a piece of cardboard or plywood over top and cover it as to not harm the bottom of the mattress so you are properly supported. Enjoy your new bed!
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Comment on Is a foundation really necessary for a Tempurpedic memory foam mattress? by Doug

Doug — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:27:59 +0000

They will not warranty it on someone else’s box spring / foundation.

They will warranty it on a platform bed.

It is your bed; don’t get caught

Today most boxsprings are rigid just like the foundations used on Tempur Pedics and have absolutely no give (springyness). The idea that it can sag through the top is incorrect. Tempur Pedic uses very similar base foam to one sided mattress being sold today and it should sit just fine on top of one. This link http://www.stlbeds.com/articles/2008/05/07/what-is-a-boxspring-and-what-does-it-really-do/ may be helpful in telling you What is a Boxspring and What Does it Really Do?
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Comment on Is a foundation really necessary for a Tempurpedic memory foam mattress? by mark

mark — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:18:59 +0000

yes and no. just make sure whatever alternate foundation you decide to go with is laying completely flat.

it won’t work on foundations/box springs from most major manufacturers (sealy, serta, simmons, spring air, etc) because their foundations don’t lay flat. they’ll have dips/gaps in them. which the memory foam will sink through.

another thing to keep in mind is any mattress manufacturer reserves the right to not honor your warranty is a mattress isn’t on their foundation/box spring.

Depending on what kind of frame your set is laying on you may want to look into bunkie boards, which lay flat and are fairly inexpensive ( $59-$79/each for a king set).
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sales manager of a mattress store, 3 years experience in the mattress industry.

Comment on Is a foundation really necessary for a Tempurpedic memory foam mattress? by eskie lover

eskie lover — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:13:59 +0000

The mattress can be placed on a platform and still performs just fine without affecting comfort. If you put it on just a hollywood bed frame, you do risk damage because it is intended to sit on top of a foundation of some sort and is constructed to do so.
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Comment on Is a foundation really necessary for a Tempurpedic memory foam mattress? by Bonno

Bonno — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:37:59 +0000

foundation =their box springs, No you just need it on a hard flat surface, not a traditional box spring that will flex.
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Comment on How long does it take to adjust to a new memory foam mattress? by smeeks66

smeeks66 — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:58:59 +0000

It took me a solid week to switch from a traditional spring to memory foam mattress, I found it to be a very different feel but wonderful. Now its difficult to sleep on any other type of mattress! Try a soft mattress or down cover with your favorite sheets to see if that softens it. I agree with the first answer the one in the store has been worn much more and will feel softer. If its not comfortable soon though take it back and find something you like, nothing worse than a brand new uncomfortable mattress!
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Comment on How long does it take to adjust to a new memory foam mattress? by Paul

Paul — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:23:59 +0000

I hope you are keeping the bedroom door closed when there are pets around. If you haven't noticed, there are several questions about how to deal with pet vomit and pet urine on memory foam and latex mattresses, on this site. These people are in big trouble as there are no sure fired solutions to this problem caused by stupidity.
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Comment on How long does it take to adjust to a new memory foam mattress? by Doug

Doug — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:50:59 +0000

I do not know much about the Bob-0-Pedic. I can tell you getting used to any new mattress is like adjusting to new shoes or a new car. It can take time. 30 days is the minimum needed and it can take longer. Good mattresses don’t "break in" cheap mattresses break down. Memory foam can soften with age but shouldn’t happen in 30 – 90 days. The topic of How does a new mattress break in is covered in more detail http://www.stlbeds.com/articles/2010/02/19/does-new-mattress-break-in/
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Comment on How long does it take to adjust to a new memory foam mattress? by mark

mark — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:06:59 +0000

Memory foam typically has to be broken in, the one that was delivered to you is going to feel firmer than the one you tried in the store due to the fact the one in the store has probably been there for a few months (maybe even longer than a year), so it’s more than likely well broken in.

I’d say give it 30-90 days to get used to it. Not just with memory foam, but it’ll take your body a little while to adjust to a new mattress. Especially if you’ve been using the same one for 8-10 years.
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store manager of a mattress store

Comment on What kind of bed frame is recommended for a memory foam mattress? by fergusonvt

fergusonvt — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:34:59 +0000

I'm thinking a platform bed would be good, something without slats but with a solid bottom.
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