is it a good idea to just lay down a memory foam mattress directly on this? if not, what do you recommend doing before i put my mattress on it?
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I did and it's so comfortable I don't need anything else, and I originally thought I would
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I have put a memory foam top for a queen sized bed on mine for when people sleep over. It is only about 3" thick, but you cannot fold it when the additional foam is on top, but makes it a much better bed. The trifold is quite stiff, and I think if you were to put it on top of a memory foam mattress it would eliminate any benifit of the memory foam, but you could tilt it up for an elevated reading position. Hope this helps.
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I highly recommend using a box spring. If you don't you will probably ruin your mattress.
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Place it under the mattress cover. This is still a good way to protect your mattress and have a comfortable separation between between to the topper/mattress and your sheets. I put a thin mattress pad cover over the mattress and topper combination and then a very plush one over the whole ball of wax. I couldn't be happier!
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Yes you can that is what I have on it right now.I was a little leery because of the spacing, so I put down the cardboard that the foam mattress came in on top of the frame.Every once in a while I have to slide mattress around,but no big deal.They say you do not have to use anything on top but I figure better save then sorry.
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Be sure to lay it out on a flat surface for about 24 hours. It should flatten out ok. Mine was shipped in a box and the mattress was pretty much rolled in a ball. I honestly don't see how they got it like that but it was ok within 24 hours.
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You should be fine. The mattress is designed to be stored compressed. I would imagine that if it is stored for an extremely lengthy period, the time to achieve the real shape might be a little longer. It only took mine a couple of hours. I unpacked it the night I received it.
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I am using a memory foam mattress. I have a 6 inch which is definitely not enough,the foam squishes down and I keep hitting my tailbone or shoulders on the slats. I think you would need a 12 or 14 inch mattress for this. My boxspring was thrown out (by mistake) so i now have my old mattress underneath the memory foam.It helped quite a bit but in all honesty the next time I'm going with a regular setup with a memory foam top (mattress). Good luck William!
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I put a 2 inch memory on a memory foam mattress that was hot and not very comfortable. The result is the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in. I have a hard time sleeping in hotels or other people's houses and can't wait to get home.
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I have 3 of these. I would use a layer of the cheaper foam or cardboard before adding the air mattress. Depending on what your air mattress is made of.
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Nice and sturdy. But I dont know about an air mattress..I'd probably cover it with something first.
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I always use a mattress protector for my bed, so I may be a little biased. It works well. I dropped a pen in my bed the other day. I have also read comments about people concerned about sweating on the memory foam.
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I have an off brand Tempurpedic (memory foam) mattress that I use with the box spring. I mainly use the box spring because I would have nowhere else to store the box spring and I like the added height to the bed.
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For me, i just put it on the floor and sleep from there. Box springs is up to u as a preference. Honestly, i wish i bought a firmer mattress. This is a bit soft for my taste.
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I too have a memory foam mattress. It's very lightweight and so far I haven't had difficulties with it making the bed too hot.
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You might want to get a more high quality foam mattress. This is only 4lb foam I believe, you might be more interested in a mattress with 8-10 lb memory foam. It'll support you better and last significantly longer
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Well, its just a Big'ol piece of foam... semi-ridged. It should rest on top of whatever your old mattress was on, no problems. Its quality foam, no complaints, here. Rigid, yet pliable, fit onto my previous plywood, makeshift bed frame, no problem!