< 1 2 34567 > 11,001 posts, read 20,229,706 times 5,035 posts, read 2,278,800 times 13,539 posts, read 5,122,223 times We have a costco memory foam mattress, and it is actually memory foam, but like tempurpedics is covered with other types of foam. Novaform 12" Bella Venta Gel Memory Foam Mattress It's awesome we've had it over 10 years and it's as comfortable as the day we bought it. I can't imagine having any other kind of mattress. I have some herniated lumbar discs and it's much more comfortable than any conventional mattress. Here's a great website for evaluating mattresses Sleep Like The Dead Is #1 In Sleep Product Research : Independent and Unbiased Mattress Reviews, Pillow Ratings and Much More 35,796 posts, read 36,289,658 times Serta i-Comfort memory foam 2,236 posts, read 2,417,765 times My experience so far:Hey man, it was the 70s. Too much sloshing, not enough support. 2. Firm (actually hard) coil spring mattress.
My wife called it the vet table. Result: No back pain but frequently pinched nerves and awakened with an arm or leg asleep.My only complaint is that it was too expensive. But I've had it now for about 20 years and still love it. Result: No back pain, wake up refreshed every day. I think mattresses are a lot like car seats. No one kind fits all. You need to try them out. Just find a deal where you can return it if it's not the right solution for you. 8,085 posts, read 4,130,993 times Originally Posted by Mr5150 I second that emotion. My wife and I have a Tempur-pedic and it is the best mattress I have ever slept on. We need a firm mattress and the great thing about it is that the whole mattress retains its position, unlike spring mattresses, so when one sleeper moves, the mattress as a whole doesn't, helping everyone rest better. People have said the mattress tends to be hot, and I'm not sure if that's true or not, because I'm hot natured so everything makes me sweat anyway.
We have never had back pain with it and she's had it at least 12 years. I've slept on it 2 years without discomfort. I think hers has a 20 year warranty because it's an older model, but they now have a 10 year warranty, much longer than typical mattresses. I strongly suggest you don't go cheap on a mattress, OP. It's one of those things that you don't want to skimp on because an uncomfortable mattress disturbs your sleep and causes back and neck pain, and it's not worth it just to save a little cash. Even if you have to finance a more expensive mattress, your body will thank you for it. 5,589 posts, read 13,920,512 times 3,496 posts, read 2,458,409 times Originally Posted by Scooby Snacks Well, I would certainly agree that a good mattress is worth spending some money on. However, there is no reason that a quality foam mattress should cost thousands of dollars. Our most comfortable mattress is the Queen size Serta foam mattress we ordered from Overstock. It was less than $400 delivered.
We spent twice that for a thick King sized mattress from Costco. Still within reason, but no more comfortable than the cheap one. Both have held up over years of use. I do not know the life expectancy but certain 10 years or more is likely. 26,248 posts, read 40,346,644 times Originally Posted by Vision67You adjusted it to be sloshy. So you got sloshy. After you decided that you did not like it sloshy, did you then adjust to to be firm? OP - I have no experience with the mattresses that you have mentioned. We bought a Cal-King waterbed in 1985 for $99. We have used it through five homes and one apartment, twice living over-seas, and we still use the same waterbed. We have replaced the bag a couple times, and the heater a few times. We keep it pretty firm. 8,021 posts, read 4,447,186 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.You can't put a price on a good night's sleep... or can you? If you're shopping for a new mattress, chances are you've noticed that there's a huge price difference between your basic innerspring mattress (starting at around $70) and a high-end memory foam mattress (the top-of-the-line Tempur-Pedic GrandBed costs up to $8,599). While the cost can certainly be steep, memory foam mattresses have high owner satisfaction ratings: 81% of memory foam owners are satisfied with their mattress, while only 64% of traditional innerspring mattress owners say the same. But just because those owners are satisfied doesn't mean you will be, because what makes for a good night's sleep is very subjective. Let's look at general memory foam and Tempur-Pedic reviews, materials, and prices, to see what these mattresses offer. Then you can decide whether memory foam's cost makes sense for your budget. While innerspring mattresses are made up of metal coils covered with layers of fabric and padding, memory foam mattresses are made of polyurethane foam.
The foam reacts to pressure and heat, conforming to your body when you lie down. Memory foam makers say this provides support while keeping your spine in proper alignment. For anyone suffering from back or other joint pain, memory foam can ease pressure points and may improve sleep. Tempur-Pedic is generally recognized as the first company to make memory foam mattresses, and while there are lots of other choices for memory foam, its offerings are still considered the best on the market. But they're priced accordingly. Tempur-Pedic beds start at $1,199 for a twin-size Tempur-Cloud Prima and go up to $8,599 for a king-size GrandBed. On average, a queen-size Tempur-Pedic mattress will set you back $3,400, which is no small investment. But if you think memory foam is a good choice, you don't have to spend that much. Big mattress brands like Serta and Sealy offer their own memory foam mattresses that average around $1,850 for a queen. On the discount side, both Costco and IKEA offer lines of low-cost memory foam mattresses.
Costco's mattresses are priced in line with Sealy and Serta, while IKEA has the bargain option, starting as low as $399 for a queen. But how do these stack up to a $3,400 Tempur-Pedic? Looking at the price ranges for these mattresses, you might be tempted to head to IKEA and pick up a low-cost mattress. However, not all memory foam is made alike. Its density can be a key factor in the quality of the mattress; with higher-density memory foam, the mattress typically has a longer life span. The density of the foam may be measured by weight (how much a cubic foot of memory foam weighs). Low density is typically 3 pounds and under; medium, from 4 to 5 pounds; and high, higher than 5 pounds. Indentation load deflection (ILD or IFD) is another measurement you may come across, and refers to firmness. The higher the number, the firmer the foam. The trouble with comparing mattresses by their density is that different manufacturers will denote this differently or not at all. For example, Tempur-Pedic does not list any density ratings for its mattresses, though they typically run from 14 to 15 ILD, with densities estimated at 3 to 7 pounds.
Alternately, IKEA specifically lists foam density on its website, even specifying the density of different layers of foam (typically from 1.7 to 3.1 pounds). Furthermore, not all of them are made entirely of foam. Many mattresses, especially those at lower price points, only have a small layer of foam on top of a more traditional innerspring mattress. These may be advertised as foam mattresses, but a thin layer of foam, as little as an inch, won't give you the same benefits as an all-foam mattress. When shopping, pay attention to just how much foam a mattress contains. In addition to offering a comfortable night's sleep for those suffering from back or other joint pain, memory foam mattresses have other pluses. Traditional innerspring mattresses can be noisy, and any movement may be felt across the entire bed. If your bedmate is a restless sleeper, both of these things can be a problem. Memory foam is quiet and isolates motion, which can help you rest no matter what. But memory foam mattresses aren't perfect, either.
Because they respond to body heat, they may warm up overnight; for some, they may be uncomfortably warm to sleep on. Many manufacturers offer layers of gel on their foam mattresses to cool them, while Tempur-Pedic has its own cooling technology called SmartClimate and Tempur-Breeze. If heat is a concern, look for these features when shopping. Another complaint is that memory foam can be hard to move around on. Because you sink into the foam, shifting can be difficult. While that's an inconvenience for adults, it can be a serious problem for infants and small children. Manufacturers warn against leaving young children unattended on memory foam mattresses, since they may find it difficult to turn over, which can leave them in danger of suffocating. Electric blankets are another no-no where memory foam is concerned. Some say they are a fire hazard; others say that they can affect the temperature of the foam. Regardless, foam mattress manufacturers discourage using electric blankets.
Because comfort is very much a matter of personal opinion, mattresses are a good product to check out in a showroom. While this won't provide a perfect representation of what the mattress will be like once you take it home, it will give you an idea of how it feels. If you're testing memory foam mattresses, remember that they seem firmer when you initially lie down, so spend some time to see what they really feel like. Beyond that, look for mattresses with trial periods and good warranties. Tempur-Pedic offers one of the best you're likely to find, letting you try the mattress out at home for 90 days (if bought directly from the company), alongside a 10-year warranty. While you're still responsible for shipping costs if you decide Tempur-Pedic isn't for you, that's a lot better than being stuck with a $3,000 mattress that you don't like sleeping on. The 81% owner satisfaction rating we mentioned earlier covers owners of all brands of memory foam mattresses, not just the high-end Tempur-Pedic.
While Tempur-Pedic does make quality memory foam mattresses with solid, high-density foam, even people who have more modestly priced memory foam mattresses are happy with them — and you might be, too. If you think memory foam is the right mattress choice for you, find a local mattress store where you can try out a Tempur-Pedic mattress in person, as well as competing memory foam models from Sealy and Serta. Not everyone likes Tempur-Pedic's dense foam, so you may find you prefer softer foams or thinner layers of foam on lower-cost mattresses. And if the budget's tight but you really want that memory foam mattress, try IKEA, which offers mattresses made entirely of foam — rather than just thin layers of it — at more affordable prices. But bear in mind that a good mattress will last for 10 years. Even if you buy a $3,400 Tempur-Pedic, that comes out to less than a dollar a day over the life of the mattress. And if a Tempur-Pedic mattress feels comfortable to you, that's not a bad price for a decade of good sleep.