Platform Bed Mattresses

How to Choose Between the Different Types of Platform Bed Mattresses

When purchasing a new platform bed for your home to use in your child’s bedroom for example then of course you must make sure you purchase a mattress to go with it. But as there are so many different types of platform bed mattresses to choose from how do you decide which of them you should be buying?

In this article we take a brief look at the types of mattresses that can be used with a platform bed. Then from the information we provide you will be able to determine just which type is the most suitable for you.

Type 1 – Innerspring Mattress

These are what most beds have on them and are made by interlocking metal coils that have then are then surrounded by a strong wire border. On top of these there is a layer of wire, netting or padding which is placed to prevent any of the upholstery above being pierced by the coils. It is the upholstery that makes this type of mattress comfortable to lay on.

Type 2 – Memory Foam Mattress

These are often the most expensive types of mattresses that you can purchase for putting on a platform bed but they do provide the user with a great deal more support. Even though these types of mattresses are considerably heavier than others they are a lot denser and it is this density that helps to make them more comfortable to lay on. These types of platform bed mattresses have an open cell structure that allows them to hold your shape as you lay down on them. As a result even if you move around a lot at night whilst sleeping you will find that the provide you with a much more pleasant night’s sleep.

Type 3 – Latex Mattress

Instead of these types of mattresses using coils to help provide the support you need when laying on them they are made from latex foam. The main benefit to using this type of mattress is that the material is breathable and so it is much less likely to retain heat that your body generates so helping to promote a more comfortable night’s sleep. Most of these mattresses will be made from either natural latex or a synthetic type. As well as helping to provide a much more comfortable place to sleep you will find that if you choose a synthetic latex mattress it will last considerably longer than a natural one.

Type 4 – Water Mattress

Unlike the first types of these mattresses to appear on the market the new models are made up of several water and air chambers, rather than just one chamber in which the water would be stored. As a result you will find that when you lay down on them the wave affect caused as you do this isn’t so pronounced. Also when it comes to laying on these types of platform bed mattresses you will find that they mold to your body like the memory foam type can. But although they initially cost less could end up costing you quite a lot more as they do need power.