can this gel overlay be used on top of a board in place of a mattress. present mattress over board is still too soft for patient to stand.
1079031
This gel overlay is fairly firm. It has gel in between 2 layers of firm foam. I have it placed on top of a regular firm mattress. The gel does tend to migrate to the sides over time, so occasionally I have to massage it back toward the center. The gel is in multiple strips that lay from side to side. If you desire a super firm surface, placing this on top of a board might work, but I would maybe try the other suggestion to put some kind of pad between the board and this mattress. My son likes a cushy feel, so I also have a 1.5" memory foam pad on top of this overlay mattress. This gel overlay is fairly firm. It has gel in between 2 layers of firm foam. I have it placed on top of a regular firm mattress. The gel does tend to migrate to the sides over time, so occasionally I have to massage it back toward the center. The gel is in multiple strips that lay from side to side. If you desire a super firm surface, placing this on top of a board might work, but I would maybe try the other suggestion to put some kind of pad between the board and this mattress. My son likes a cushy feel, so I also have a 1.5" memory foam pad on top of this overlay mattress.
1079032
This gel overlay is fairly firm. It has gel in between 2 layers of firm foam. I have it placed on top of a regular firm mattress. The gel does tend to migrate to the sides over time, so occasionally I have to massage it back toward the center. The gel is in multiple strips that lay from side to side. If you desire a super firm surface, placing this on top of a board might work, but I would maybe try the other suggestion to put some kind of pad between the board and this mattress. My son likes a cushy feel, so I also have a 1.5" memory foam pad on top of this overlay mattress.
1079033
It can but it will be very hard. The pad is basically designed to spread the body pressure over a larger percentage of the body surface to help prevent problems like bedsores. You might try something like a yoga pad or a sleeping bag pad between the board and the gel overlay.
1689364
Should be fine. I used it on a steel bed frame with 2 inch grids directly under the mattress. The mattress is not thick but I can not feel the grids even when I try to press hard on it. This is much better than I thought and I am very impressed.
1032417
I'm sure you can but since the Lucid doesn't have a frame, you may not get the same support as if on a flat hard surface. I have it right on the bed frame/bunkie board. It is an awesome mattress. Good value.
834864
I do not know how placing this foam under your mattress will work for you. If your mattress is soft then it will still be soft if you place it on a piece of plywood. This foam will prevent a soft mattress from bottoming out on a hard surface. This foam is great for a mattress on it's own.
530831
Don't see why it couldn't as long as it wasn't directly on the mattress. HOWEVER, I don't recommend the product at all. I tried three times and they don't last a year. Google for one made by Sealy. We've bought two of them for my husband and I and we love them.
176223
I have a platform bed and this mattress feels fine on it. I was also concerned about this before purchase and called Sleep-EZ on the phone. They said it should be fine but after a few weeks of getting used to latex, if I felt like I more cushioning was needed between the mattress and the platform, a simple solution would just be to purchase regular poly foam to put between platform and bottom of mattress as it would not change the "feel" of the latex and only add thickness between mattress and platform. Sounds like a good plan to me if the need arises.
1120820
The mattress isn't like a reqular futon mattress, it's more like padding & threading, so you would not want to take off this cover even though there is a zipper. I would recomend buying a cover to go over the black.
1046898
It should be fine because the metal frame that goes under the mattress is a solid piece that has a cross bar. What goes under looks the same as what you see on top, only it is longer - very stable. This is a good product that is very helpful for getting in and out of bed and when standing.
1123555
I'm not sure why not -- most any solid flat surface should be ok. Of course, if the surface it's on flexes or dips it may have some effect on how the mattress feels and responds to pressure, but I wouldn't think it would necessarily be a "bad" thing to do.
624836
You shouldn't have a problem using this on top of a sheet since that is how it should be used but I place it under the sheet to protect my mattress rather than both my sheet and mattress.
1204006
I don't see why not, although I *wouldn't* suggest using it as a long-term solution. After about 3 nights on it, I was really wanting my normal mattress again. Even my small son spent a few nights on it and wanted a change. I have not played around much with the firmness of the mattress, other than letting out a bit of air after the first night. It pumps up so firm that maybe it's just too hard to spend many nights on like that. The next time I plan on using the lowest firmness settings and see how that goes. We have a 3" memory foam topper we are going to put on top of it as well and see how it goes. But I still really like this mattress. Hope that helps. I don't see why not, although I *wouldn't* suggest using it as a long-term solution. After about 3 nights on it, I was really wanting my normal mattress again. Even my small son spent a few nights on it and wanted a change. I have not played around much with the firmness of the mattress, other than letting out a bit of air after the first night. It pumps up so firm that maybe it's just too hard to spend many nights on like that. The next time I plan on using the lowest firmness settings and see how that goes. We have a 3" memory foam topper we are going to put on top of it as well and... » Read More I don't see why not, although I *wouldn't* suggest using it as a long-term solution. After about 3 nights on it, I was really wanting my normal mattress again. Even my small son spent a few nights on it and wanted a change. I have not played around much with the firmness of the mattress, other than letting out a bit of air after the first night. It pumps up so firm that maybe it's just too hard to spend many nights on like that. The next time I plan on using the lowest firmness settings and see how that goes. We have a 3" memory foam topper we are going to put on top of it as well and see how it goes. But I still really like this mattress. Hope that helps. « Show Less
2018518
I read on other reviews that it will not fit over a mattress. It fits over the mat very snug so I don't think it'll fit over a mattress.
1796875
I have it on extra long pillow top mattresses, works like a charm. I also ordered a foam "filler" that goes between the two mattresses, it helps fill the gap so you don't feel it as much.
1833911
No I do not think you can. It is not flexible. Is the hardest memory foam I've seen.
419468
I have mine over a 2" memory foam topper on a mattress that was too firm. This will help, but you may need to add the memory foam or a regular foam eggcrate topper. Hope this helps you.
1348884
Yes you should. I use it with a sheet on top no different than we do the adult size mattress covers.
1684206
Sure can. It's meant to be used under the crib sheet to protect the mattress; I have 2 of these for my 2 boys and I love them. There are, of course, some sheet brands that fit snug even without the extra layer - but most of mine have fit great over the pad.