CHOOSING YOUR LAYERS
How To Choose Components (Layers) for Your DIY Mattress
We’re here to help!
You have some decisions to make
A DIY mattress build can seem daunting, we know.
So many options! Where to start?
But we also know when you break it down into baby steps, it all comes together much more simply than you might expect.
C’mon rebel, let’s figure this out…
YOU’LL NEED TO:
It’s that easy!
You’ve got a mattress, baby
At this point, if you stop after step number three? You’ll have a complete DIY mattress build. And a great one at that!
It’ll be custom-made by and for you, will be repairable and upgradeable, and you may even have avoided industrial glues, chemical additives, and fiberglass sleeves.
You. Are. Amazing.
Keep in Mind: Thicker & More Elaborate Doesn’t Always Mean Better
A person with a lower BMI will do just fine with a thinner mattress, while someone with a higher BMI will likely need a thicker mattress.
And while we embrace fancy extras for those that want them, they’re certainly not necessary, and in some cases not even desirable
A Mattress is Comprised of Two Basic Sections:
A Support Layer & A Comfort Layer
If you get these two sections taken care of, encased in a zippered cover, you have everything you need for a terrific mattress. 🎉
A Support Layer Is Typically:
Pocketed Coils, Latex Foam, or PolyFoam
The support layer is usually 4-8 inches thick and is designed to provide support.
The most common materials for the support layer are latex, polyurethane foam, and pocket coil springs. Add some extra here for spacing & clarity.
A Comfort Layer Is Typically:
Latex Foam, Memory Foam, Gel Foam, PolyFoam, Microcoils, and/or Wool
The comfort layer is usually 3-6 inches thick and is designed to provide pressure relief and comfort.
The most common materials used for the comfort layer are memory foam, polyfoams, and/or latex, although microcoils or wool are popular additions.
How To Choose A DIY Mattress Zippered Cover?
A KNIT COVER is an excellent and highly desirable option for mattresses that use latex or memory foam as the topmost layer, allowing for better body contact with the unique properties of these popular foams.
A QUILTED COVER, on the other hand, works well for mattresses that use polyfoam as the top layer or where body contact with the top layer is not a major consideration.
How to DIY a Mattress …
CHOOSE YOUR LAYERS
Every mattress is comprised of a support layer and a comfort layer. You can keep it simple or get as elevated as you like.