2,638 posts, read 9,124,978 times It is a pain in the butt to make love on, worse than a water bed in the 70's.Water beds are nearly impossible but we never had any issues on the pillowtop. 5,748 posts, read 9,447,219 times 5,643 posts, read 13,084,633 times 27,807 posts, read 26,639,633 times Originally Posted by fallingwaterWe've never had that problem. Who was the manufacturer of the mattress? 2 posts, read 21,204 times 556 posts, read 1,525,108 times I don't like my pillow top mattress either - it's one sided - and currently I have it upside down, with a good quality memory foam topper and mattress cover in place. My back was killing me every morning, until we turned it upside down. Now - a good night sleep - and no aches & pains when I wake up! When we replace this one - it will be for a 'plain' mattress 1 posts, read 7,460 times Originally Posted by Janipoo We have had a Beautyrest for five years and if we had to do it all over again - we wouldn't buy a pillow-top mattress again - as the mattress is not reversible and with only one usable side - sagging begins almost immediately.
Even with two adults weighing between 104 and 175 pounds the mattress can't stand up to its billing. Save your money and buy a high-end memory foam mattress. 6,581 posts, read 16,260,727 times personaly i LOVE sleeping on a pillowtop, but i cant afford to replace my matress as often as you need to with a 1 sided matress...so i do a normal mid-soft matress with a feather bed topper (i cant do foam because of the latex content (its enough that even with good sheets i still breka out) and ive found the normal "pillow tops" dont last long...a good feather bed topper though, soft, easy to "refluff" with a good shake, warm in winter but breathes well in summer 4,033 posts, read 7,604,301 times Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.Most plush mattresses have a solid inner core of coils. Plush and pillow top spring mattresses are similar;
both typically have structural firmness and stability. They also have a soft outer fabric surface intended to make sleep more comfortable. When deciding between a plush and pillow top mattress, take into account your sleeping preferences, support needs and softness requirements, as well as the structural elements you need in a mattress. Plush It Up A plush mattress has quilting under its surface fabric and is softer than firm and extra-firm alternatives. For many, plush is a happy medium between a firm and a pillow top mattress. Those who frequently sleep on their sides and back might prefer the extra cushioning that a plush mattress affords, without compromising the support and durability of the inner coils and support structure. People who sleep on their stomachs might feel that a plush mattress is too soft and doesn't provide the support they need. A pillow top mattress would be even more uncomfortable for a stomach sleeper. Pillow Top Perks Choose a pillow top mattress if you want a soft outer layer with a lot of additional cushioning.
Pillow top mattresses have several inches of extra padding that are sewn onto the top of mattress. You can see the depth of the pillow top from the side. A pillow top conforms to your body and molds around you to provide extra padding where your shoulders and hips press into the bed. Those who prefer a firm mattress and want a solid support structure might feel that a pillow top is too soft and malleable. Lightweight adults, older children and teenagers might feel overwhelmed by a pillow top because they aren't heavy enough to sink past the cushion to the underlying bed support. However, heavier individuals may appreciate the added cushioning that provides a layer between them and underlying coils or springs. Pillow top mattresses pose safety concerns for toddlers and infants who could smother in the bulky cushioning. Plush Mattress Construction Plush mattresses are constructed by adding a layer of soft foam over the internal frame that holds the springs or coils. The cover of the mattress is sewn over the entire surface and hides the foam so you can't see it.
The permanent mattress covering also protects the foam from wear and tear. A plush mattress usually has a latex core that's soft and flexible, yet provides some support for back and side sleepers. Low-quality plush mattresses and those used by heavier individuals often break down -- faster than firm mattresses -- and lose their buoyancy and soft padding. Pillow Tops: A Mixed Bag Opt for a pillow top design if you want one of the softest options available on an innerspring mattress. A pillow top is a permanent feature and can't be removed. It feels similar to sleeping with a dense, high-quality egg carton pad on top of your mattress, but you don't have to worry about it sliding off or shifting as you sleep or the lumpy egg carton design. A big disadvantage of a pillow top mattress is the uncomfortable depressions that develop as you sleep. If you roll over or change positions, it might feel like you're sinking into dips created by the weight of your body's pressure points. You can't flip a pillow top mattress over -- the cushioning is on one side only.
References Get a Mattress: Firm, Plush, Euro Top, Pillowtop or Boxtop?/Getty Images Suggest a CorrectionThis mattress features a gusseted pillow top. Before you can rest easy, the process of shopping for a mattress entails tons of choices to make and buzzwords to wade through -- from memory foam and innersprings to California Kings, the world of mattresses brims with jargon. Among the jargon, “pillow top” and “Euro top” refer to different styles of construction used on the flat, top surface of the mattress -- the area on which you'll be sleeping. The types of top differ aesthetically, but more importantly, they each feature a different feel. Basic Construction A pillow top looks a lot like a gusseted mattress pad sewn on to the top of a mattress. This type of mattress features a single layer of foam or fiber pillowing that typically feels softer than the mattress itself. Alternatively, the much-thicker but gusset-free Euro top looks a bit like a second mattress affixed directly to the top of the main mattress.
Like the pillow top, Euro tops are stuffed with foam, fibers or a combination of the two, but Euro tops are far thicker than pillow tops, usually by a few inches. Weighing the Pillow Top Because the stuffing of the pillow top is typically not very dense, you can still feel the mattress through the top, making for a bit more underlying firmness than a Euro top. However, the outer padding typically feels more soft on initial contact than the more dense, built-in padding of the Euro top. Pillow tops particularly cater to those who sleep on their sides or backs, and those made of foam tend to form depressions in the shape of the body. Euro Top Considerations While pillow tops balance a bit of cushioning with an underlying firmness, Euro tops focus squarely on a soft, cushioned feel. On the flip side, the outer edges of a Euro top may actually feel more firm overall than a pillow top, due to the affixed nature of the Euro pillowing versus the gusseted construction of the pillow top, which creates easily depressed “flaps” on the outer edges of the mattress.