Back to U.S. Website, APO/FPO FurnitureExtra 15% offSelect Furniture by Christopher Knight*RugsUp to 70% offSelect Area Rugs by Safavieh*DécorUp to 50% offSelect Curtains by Exclusive Fabrics*Bed & BathSave onSelect Bedding & Bath by Laura Ashley & MoreHome ImprovementExtra 15% offHome Improvement*KitchenShop AppliancesOutdoorUp to 50% offSelect Outdoor Furniture by Portfolio*JewelryUp to 50% offSelect Auriya Jewelry*WatchesUp to 50% off Featured Branded Watches*Shop WatchesWomenUp to Extra 15% offClothing, Shoes & Accessories*MenUp to Extra 15% offClothing, Shoes & Accessories*Kids & BabyExtra 10% offKids Furniture*MoreExtra 10% offPet Supplies* How to Choose a Futon Mattress When it comes to choosing the right futon mattress for your futon, it can be a tough decision. Futons are very versatile pieces of furniture. These couches that convert into beds can be made out of everything from expensive solid hardwood to inexpensive metal. The choices for a futon mattress are as diverse as for the frames.
Some futon mattresses are simply filled with pieces of cotton and wool. Others are one solid piece of foam. Still other futon mattresses contain coils just as bed mattresses do. If you're confused about finding the right one, take a look below to learn how to choose a futon mattress. Choosing a Futon Mattress:Consider how often someone will sleep on the futon. If you plan to only occasionally use it as a bed, perhaps as a guest bed, consider getting a less expensive futon mattress, such as a cotton-filled one. If you plan on using it nightly, you should splurge on a high-quality, coil-filled mattress.Think about how you want the futon to look. Coil-filled mattresses, although comfortable, tend to lose their shape over time. Solid, foam-filled mattresses will hold their shape very well, and they're better for futons most frequently used as couches. Decide on the thickness of the mattress. Thin, sleek futon frames look better with thinner mattresses, while substantial wooden pieces need thicker mattresses to match their frames.
What kind of mattress do you prefer? Make sure you find one that you'll want to sleep on. Don't let color affect your decision. You can always buy a futon mattress cover.Determine if you want a mattress cover for your futon mattress. This is your opportunity to pick your color and fabric preference. You can choose between solid colors or a pattern. Some of your fabric choices include cotton, microsuede and microfiber. Some mattresses already have a water-resistant covering, but many do not. This will affect the cost of your mattress. Consider the size of the futon frame. While a queen-size mattress might be the most spacious and comfortable, it means you will have to already own or purchase a queen-size frame, which could be too large for a small room. Take measurements of your space before making your final selection to avoid size issues. You'll be glad you did. 8-inch Loft Au Natural Queen-size Cotton Filled Futon Mattress Magnificence Queen-size 10-inch Pocketed Coil Cotton Twill Futon Mattress
8-inch Loft Queen-size Cotton/ Foam Microfiber Suede Premiere Futon Mattress 10-inch Loft Queen-size Inner Spring Microfiber Soft Suede Splendor Futon Mattress Gel Pocket Coil Queen Size 10-inch Khaki Suede Futon Mattress Gel Pocket Coil Queen Size 10-inch Grey Suede Futon Mattress How To Choose The Right Futon Mattress for Your Home or Apartment Choosing the right futon mattress is easy once you understand how the filling materials cause the mattress to react differently to the weight of the human body and other criteria. The following explanations should help you determine which futon mattress will perform best for your personal needs and application. Trying to graph the different configurations is subjective judgment at best. For weight, shorter is better as long as the minimum (6 inch) futon thickness is maintained. Firmness, rigidity, and flexibility are relative to the desires of the mattress user. Please use this guide wisely. It is meant to help you understand how the product will perform, not judge its quality or value.
Futon Life recommends a minimum six-inch thick futon mattress for use on Tri-Fold futon frame and a minimum eight-inch thick futon on any Bi-fold (2 fold) convertible futon frame. A thinner mattress is acceptable, but only as a rolled-up, closet-stored, floor or tatami mattress. The six-inch measurement applies not only to the new product but also to how thick it remains over its usable life. To measure thickness of your futon, go to the middle of the side, place a hand on the top and bottom of the mattress, and squeeze your hands together gently. Measure the distance between your two palms. If it is not a solid five inches, the mattress does not meet the minimum. Please remember that this method is not scientific since each person’s concept of “gentle” is subjective. Close to five inches is good. Three inches is not. Make sure the futon store offers a written guarantee for their frames against breakage under normal use. Also, educate yourself as to how a specific frame works.
Proper use of the mechanism will insure a long life for your new futon sofa sleeper. Testing conversion mechanisms, by putting them through the same kinds of rigors they will experience in your home, can be accomplished right in the store. If the conversion is difficult at the store, it will probably be difficult at home. Be sure to convert the frame with a futon mattress on it. If it looks and feels weak and sloppy in the store, don’t buy it. Slip Stoppers aka Gripper Pad or Non Slip Pads Futon mattresses have a tendency to slip and move around on a frame. A Non-Slip Gripper Pad eliminates this problem. Non-Slip Gripper Pad is placed underneath the futon mattress, on the seat deck and keeps the futon mattress from moving, slipping and sagging. Most frames come with some kind of slip stopper pad attached to the frame so the mattress won’t slide down and off the front of the frame. Futon Life recommends using a slip stopper that covers the entire surface of the seat and backrest.