Very often,
mattress manufacturers in the conditions offered by their
warranty state that it applies
solely when using a mattress base with
specified parameters. Many of them produce their own
mattress bases, the use of which is a
condition for the validity of the warranty. Although
sellers rarely mention it, such practices are used
frequently.
In reality, the choice of a
mattress base should be our
individual choice. It turns out that in many cases,
mattress manufacturers offer bases of very low quality, which results in their
low durability and the need for
more frequent replacement. Meanwhile, in the market, there are
many companies that produce mattress bases of significantly
better quality.
When choosing a
base for a mattress, there are actually
several basic issues to consider. First and foremost, a
mattress base should provide the
best possible stability for the mattress on the bed. This means that it should not
sag down under the weight of the mattress and the people sleeping on it. This can lead to
damage to the mattress structure and, consequently, its
deformation, which in this case can even happen with the
best mattress.
A good
mattress base must have rungs of the appropriate
thickness and width to be durable. In addition, the
spacing between the rungs should not be too large but should allow for free
airflow. It is generally accepted that the
thinner and narrower the rungs are, the
shorter distances should be between them. For a standard
160x200 mattress, the mattress base should be able to
withstand a load of at least 250 kilograms. It is also recommended that the base for a
100x200 mattress and larger be divided into
two parts by a beam located in the middle.
In addition to these
basic characteristics of the mattress base, its
dynamics also plays a
significant role. It is not as important as
stability and should not affect the
durability of the mattress or the bed itself. However, a mattress base with
appropriate dynamics allows for easier changes in
sleeping positions, as well as facilitating
sex or getting out of bed. In the case of bases made of
wood and non-elastic materials, the dynamics are practically zero, which is why bases made of
plastic materials seem to be better.