What do you think you will gain by a latex mattress. As for what keeps the mattress in place on that bed frame the shear weight of the mattress both memory foam and latex weigh a ton they don’t move . I will tell you that bed frame will make getting in and out of bed a PITA so maybe check it out at ikea .Honestly the mattress is what gives the comfort there is trully no difference between solid and slat mattress support.

As Jennifer posted, memory foam and latex foam offer two completely different sleeping experiences.

I recently shopped for a new mattress and researched extensive and also visited and tested different mattresses and different types of mattresses.

A real latex mattress is expensive - about the same price as a Tempurpedic mattress.

The sleeping experience is completely different. Personally I don't like sleeping on memory foam as I find it hard to move since I sink into it - some people love it.

I wound up with a hybrid mattress. My comfort layer is latex and the interior of the mattress is high density foam. I did try 100% latex mattress and liked that very much but the cost was prohibitive at the time as it was in excess of $3000 for the mattress.

My mattress with a Smith & Leggett Prodigy 2.0 adjustable bed frame was $3500 and I really find my mattress to be heavenly to sleep on. The latex comfort layer provides much of the sensation of sleeping on 100% latex - soft but supportive - feels like I am sleeping on a well supported cloud :-). Coupled with the adjustable bed frame my bed is really comfortable. When I need to replace my current mattress, I will probably go with 100% latex.

The interesting thing about latex mattresses is that many places sell them in separate layers so you can customize your sleeping experiences.

Yes, the latex beds are very expensive, but as I suffer from chronic insomnia, I'll spend the money. In my experience over 10 years with memory foam is that I get overheated in them. They are great at first then the memory foam appears to 'forget'. The upper layer on a latex mattress has holes in them for breathability. I started out with a Tempurpedic and now have the 'gel memory foam' which is supposed to be cooling but I seem to sweat more than I did on the Tempurpedic.

I would suggest getting an adjustable bed frame in addition to a great mattress. The combination is super comfortable - I have some arthritis and being able to adjust the elevation on head and foot really makes a huge difference. It also elevates the experience of reading in bed or watching television in bed.

My experience with 100% latex foam is very different I have seem it completley deteriorate until it litterally crumbles . I do like the breatheability but there are companies now making bratheable memory foam.

Thanks for your thoughts Helen. An adjustable bed would be great, but I don't like the idea of a heavy mechanical bed. Wold rather have the storage underneath, and it would add some extra width and length to an already tight fit for a king bed. When we moved in to our home, we found a mechanical hospital-style bed had been left behind because they couldn't move it. We donated it and it was difficult to extract from our home.

Thanks Patricia. that's interesting about latex deteriorating. I've not heard that before. After having three memory foam mattresses, I'm ready to try something new. A note to potential buyers who mail order a memory foam mattress. They may be sent compressed for ease of shipping. You let the bed expand for a few days before using it. We were disappointed with the feel of ours and, after several months, commented to the company who sold it. We were asked to measure the height of the mattress, and the results revealed that it had never completely expanded, hence the lack of comfort. They replaced the mattress.

An adjustable bed frame is actually a bit smaller than the mattress. if you google images, you will see what they actually look like. Mine was moved without any particular issues.

It is nothing like a hospital bed. The adjustable frame actually just goes into the middle of a bed frame or you can attach a head board to it if you don’t want side rails.

Here is my bed and I don’t think it looks at all medical. :-) I’m still waiting for my sconces which will replace the current momstrosities and bed linens to arrive so this is still a work in progress. I ordered a faux ivory mink bedspread.

100% latex and 100% natural latex are not the same thing.

https://www.stlbeds.com/not-all-latex-same/

Here is a video of a 50 year old 100% natural latex mattress.

https://www.naturalmattressfinder.com/dunlop-latex-foam-lasts-long/

Latex blends that contain synthetics break down and turn to yellow dust.

Thanks for clarifying that.

Helen. Your Smith & Leggett Prodigy 2.0 looks pretty amazing.

@Akimbo - I love my adjustable bed. If you have problems sleeping or any kind of aches, they are amazing and not at all what I think you were thinking of in terms of weight and bulk. It was no more difficult to move than any other piece of furniture.

You don't need a box spring as the mattress just sits on the base of the bed which adjusts. They now have a model with lumbar support :-).

I believe you, but i don't think raising my head or legs is what I need to sleep because I'm a side sleeper.

Cyclobenzaprine works pretty well, but my doctor wont prescribe it. :))))

You must love to sweat. I hate these things, all of them. Get a real bed with an old fashioned mattress you can flip. : ) Foam, latex.......UGH.

My sister bought a memory foam mattress and she and her husband had issues with heat retention. I gave them a 3" natural latex foam topper and the problem was solved.

Memory foam works through a chemical reaction that loosens the bonds with heat, making it softer where it is warm and more firm where it is not warm. It is also quite dense, reducing air flow. What happens is that you sink into the mattress where you are laying and the mattress becomes softer where you are laying, so you get trapped in the hole.

This will not happen with natural latex. It does not change density when exposed to body heat.

Factors impacting mattresses sleeping hot are body weight and mattress firmness. The heavier you are and the softer the mattress the more likely you are going to sink into the layers and create a trap for body heat.

@JAN MOYER

Have you ever slept on a 100% natural latex mattress?

My only comment you don’t want something heavy to move both latex and memory foam matresses are heavy as hell.

My first memory foam--Tempurpedic was as Jennifer described--very cozy as you sink into it, but could be a bit of a challenge getting out of that position.

Yes, they are heavy mattresses, to move, but that's not something one does often. I'm keen to try 100% natural latex. Found a no-frills upholstery shop that also sells Dunlop latex mattresses which are more affordable. Just need to find a king bed base with slats.

Yes. I have slept on them. I will keep my Schiffman thank you !!

We hate 3 year old our tempurpedic 8° Cooler - Soft (LUXEbreeze) . After our home is built we are getting rid of it and going back to Sleep Number. SLEEP NUMBER 360® i10 SMART BED WITH FLEXFIT 3. Sleep Number 360 is so comfortable and you can each select your firmness.

Well, let us know how the Sleep Number works out for you.

Akimbo,

We loved our old Sleep Number, It was so comfortable. My husband wanted to try the Tempurpedic and we both hate it.