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I highly doubt that the extra surface area is worth the poor quality an most likely comfort of the improvised mattress. Don’t get me wrong; I don’t buy into all expensive mattresses being better than cheap ones, however, crappy mattresses do exist, I have experienced plenty, and they still all looked better than this.



Despite the edges looking a bit unpolished, the quality of the mattress itself is fantastic, better than anything I've slept on before. It sleeps very cool due to low contact surface area, and the gel immediately fits to support my back, side, legs, etc.

I briefly considered using the gel without the encasement but that wouldn't be sanitary and would be visually jarring to guests who came across the bed.


Not to criticize, but you sound like a can’t-put-the-Kraft-single-cheese-on-if-it-didn’t-come-out-of-the-package-right person. To each their own. This bed might not look “clean” but it does make sense structurally and the author has a complete working knowledge of how his bed works and can do any repair he wishes. It’s the author thinks it’s good, then he can deal with it.


No offence taken as I am actually a pretty handy person. When I choose what to build myself however, I decide, or at least I hope I do, based on what my skills are and how expensive bought or ordered things are. Beds and mattresses are not in the expensive category. Things like isolating your attic or redoing your bathroom are expensive to get done, so I do those things myself. This week I am replacing the shower, sink and cupboards in the bathroom, which saves me between 2000 and 3000 euros. For beds and mattresses you can just go to IKEA and making them yourself would probably save you a few hundred at most.

"how his bed works and can do any repair he wishes". How beds work is not hard and mattresses are not for repairing.

The most important thing though, is that you have fun building things, so who am I to judge.

p.s. There must be a name for the linguistic construction: "Not to criticize, but".


My intention was not to save money but to get a particular product that didn't seem to exist otherwise (large mattress in the US, and then large mattress with particular properties). I tried to buy one first, there wasn't much else for me to do.


Sure, I get that. I was just wondering whether the extra space is worth having to deal with a less solid professional finishing, where esthetics are less of a concern than support of your body. Mattresses are pretty important for your sleep and therefore your physical and mental health. I am not trying to have a discussion about how you spend your time though, I am sorry if it came across that way.


Hey no problem sorry if my response came off as if I thought you were attacking me.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that despite the lack of professional finish around the edges, this bed is more supportive of my body than any I've been on. To describe it in more detail it's like lying on a firm surface that conforms to your body.


True. I didn’t factor in costs and cost savings (especially with regard to time), so you have a fair point.

If there is a name, I don’t know it.




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