I want to be able to use a futon mattress & fold the unit up like a regular futon "couch." Is that possible?
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No. The frame folds flat against itself. You'll have to have the mattress folded and stored separate from the frame.
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I bought the twin size version of this frame but I personally do not think it would be the right type of frame to fold and use as a couch. Futon frames fold more like an open clam shell while this frame would fold more like an 'L'.
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The mattress is great and I am sure it would be fine stretched out. I still have not tried to fold ours back into a couch, so I can tell you about that.
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i doubt that it will fold up easily in a futon. it will work as a bed - but it's really thick and would be nearly impossible to fold. i think the same company makes a thinner mattress though - that might work.
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I believe you can. It may take a few minutes to "poof" up, but it folds really nicely without tearing.
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I guess that you could but you would probably change your mind and use it as your futon mattress instead, it is much more comfortable than your average futon.
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the mattress can be used on a sofa bed. It is too large to fold up into the bed
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I think it can if you only plan to have the futon folded out as a bed. I don't think it would fold well enough to be used on a futon folded up as a couch.
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We have put the mattress over the back of the chair so that it does fold into a small couch I imagine you could fold it on the back but it's easier just to drape it over the back. And the mattress is firm - very comfortable.
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Yes you can. I did use one. It works but the bed is a little high to use as a couch.
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I have never tried to do this, but if you folded it lengthwise, you probably could. It would be tricky to do though and you would probably need help to compress and role at the same time.
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I really don't know if folding would harm the unit but I (think) you could just wrap around mattress and would not be a problem. there are different sizes just buy the smallest .. these mattress warmer are great !!!
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Jonah, Although it is soft, it would not stay "folded" in the seated position. Also, because it is memory foam it would compress around the support bars. I would not recommend it for a futon.
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A futon might fit because it could curve up a little, but I don't think a mattress would fit.
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Yes when the futon is in couch mode there is an opening. You can't see it from this angle, but the bottom part of the futon jets out a little in the open area. So that is what fills the gap when the futon is in bed mode. The futon in General is pretty firm, so if that's not what you're into, then you may want to consider another option, but the opening in the top half would not be the source of your discomfort.
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You can, but i wouldn't recommend doing it very often. Like the rest of this couch, the covers are poorly made and with several washes, i bet they'd be prone to tearing (I'm basing that on me unzipping them to be washed and looking at thow poorly sewn they are). I've washed them, but i'd really just suggest NOT BUYING THIS COUCH.
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To wrap up everyone else's answers: Yes it can be used as a futon bed mattress, however you won't be able to fold the futon back into a "sitting/couch" position because the mattress is much too thick and heavy.
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I don't know the answer to your question. I use mine every night on my mattress and I've never tried to fold it up. I'm sorry that I couldn't be of more help.