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      SHOULD YOU DIY?

      Everything you need to make a zippered mattress is readily available.

      It’s Super Easy
      Customize It Yourself
      The Industry Secret
      DIY is the Best Value

      AVOIDING TOXINS

      Flame-retardant chemicals, fiberglass, and industrial glues are commonly found in factory mattresses.

      LET’S CUT OPEN MATTRESSES!

      Many retailers make claims about what’s inside their mattresses that can be straight-up deceptive.

  • HOW TOExpand
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      HOW TO DIY A ZIPPERED MATTRESS

      It’s just three simple steps on the path to your best mattress ever.

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      CONSIDER YOUR OPTIONS

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      CHOOSE YOUR LAYERS

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      PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

      Who’s it for?
      Sleep style?
      BMI matters?
      Sleep issues?
  • BLUEPRINTSExpand
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      The Opulent Build: A $4,000 Luxury DIY Mattress That Feels $10k+
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      An Organic DIY Child’s Mattress (with Room to Grow)
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      An All-Latex DIY Mattress: Bouncy, Breathable, and Beautifully Simple
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      The Gateway Build: An Elegantly Simple DIY Hybrid Mattress

      DIY MATTRESS BLUEPRINTS ➡️

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      DIY MATTRESS SCHOOL

      Our collection of educational articles covers all things related to DIY mattresses.

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      WHY I BUILT MY OWN MATTRESS

      CHOOSING SUPPORT LAYERS

      When DIY-ing your own mattress, the smartest place to begin is with the support layer.

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      CHOOSING COMFORT LAYERS

      Let’s explore the thought process behind choosing the best comfort layers for your mattress build.

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      CHOOSING ZIPPER COVERS

      We’ll walk through the zippered cover options that’ll turn your DIY project into a finished mattress.

      Zipper mattress FAQ

      FAQ

      We answer your questions about DIY mattress plans, component buys, and stacking it all together in a zipper cover.

  • WHERE TO BUY PARTSExpand
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      FIND DIY COMPONENTS

      With the rising popularity of DIY mattress making, parts suppliers meet the demand.

      Where to Buy SUPPORT LAYERS

      Pocketed coils, firm foam, or fiber mats.

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      Where to Buy COMFORT LAYERS

      The top layers that cradle you in comfort.

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      Where to Buy ZIPPERED COVERS

      Covers come in both KNIT and QUILTED.

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      Where to Buy EXTRAS & MORE

      Fancy extras to elevate your sleep.

      Pocket Coils
      Latex Foam
      Memory Foam
      Wool Batting
      Coco Coir
      DIY Pillows
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      OUR MISSION

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      OUR NEWSLETTER

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      CONTACT US!

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      MORE RESOURCES

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  • HOME
    • Why I Built My Own Mattress
  • WHY DIY?
    • Avoiding Toxins
    • Let’s Cut Up Some Mattresses!
  • HOW TO DIY
    • Consider Your Options
    • Choose Your Components
    • Put It All Together
  • DIY MATTRESS BLUEPRINTS
  • DIY MATTRESS SCHOOL
    • How to Choose Support Layers
    • How to Choose Comfort Layers
    • How to Choose a Zippered Cover
  • WHERE TO BUY DIY PARTS
    • DIY Support Layers
    • DIY Comfort Layers
    • Zippered Mattress Covers
    • DIY Mattress Extras
  • WHY A ZIPPER?
    • Zippered Mattress FAQ
    • Read BEFORE Mattress Shopping
    • Zippered Mattress Retailers Directory
  • ABOUT US
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