The short and sweet answer: you can use an adjustable bed as the base for your mattress, but frequently raising and lowering it can present challenges with incompatible mattresses. The main issue is that some mattress styles don't have a flexible enough structure to use with multi-functional adjustable beds.
Mattresses not compatible with an adjustable bed may struggle to lay fully flat again after being raised, especially if they remain elevated for an extended period. Many traditional innerspring mattresses with wire-tied coils tend to wear out more quickly or become damaged more easily from bending. Over time, using an incompatible mattress can warp or damage its overall structure and compromise its stability, ultimately affecting comfort, support, and your ability to get a good night's sleep.
Just Because You Can Use Your Mattress Doesn't Mean You Should
Along the journey of improving your sleep comfort with an adjustable bed, many people ask “Can any mattress work with an adjustable bed?” Indeed, an adjustable bed can serve as a foundation and even elevate your mattress. Still, the issue arises from the repetitive lifting and lowering motions, especially if the mattress has a rigid structure. While any mattress can be physically set on top of an adjustable bed, not all mattresses are designed to be compatible, nor will they work long term.
When exploring the compatibility of your mattress with an adjustable bed, it's important to dive into a few key details. You should take a closer look at the brand, model, labels, and materials that make up your mattress. Understanding mattress composition will help secure a perfect fit for your new sleep setup!
Brands like Bed Tech create innovative products, like the BT6500, and only offer 'adjustable bed friendly' mattresses that are adjustable bed compatible. Hybrid mattresses are one of Bed Tech's specialties and are guaranteed to perform well with an adjustable bed.
Key Characteristics About a Mattress Built for an Adjustable Bed
The Bed Tech sleep experts are keen on acquainting consumers with certain features, such as mattress thickness, structure, and components, that will affect how well a mattress works with an adjustable bed. The mattress quality and style can also dictate the mattress's longevity overall. When deciding whether to use your mattress with an adjustable bed, consider the following factors:
- Type of Support System: Determine whether your mattress contains an independent or 'pocketed' coil support system.
- Flexibility: Your mattress should have flexible layers and components that allow it to bend without sustaining damage over time, like gel memory foam.
- Firmness: Ultra Firm and Extra Firm mattresses are typically more rigid than desired for an adjustable bed.
- Thickness: Mattresses between 8-inch to 14-inch are typically the best for bending along with an adjustable bed.
Here’s an example related to mattress firmness and thickness:
Imagine trying to bend a full deck of cards or fold it in half. It's challenging because the deck is thick, firm, and rigid. Now, think about folding only a half deck of cards. It's easier, right? The same idea applies to mattresses: firmer or thicker ones are harder to bend, while thinner ones are more flexible.
Determine The Makeup of Your Mattress
So, you've decided to invest in your sleep health and upgrade to an adjustable bed base! But, suppose you consider yourself relatively frugal and, boy, the cost of the adjustable bed upgrade is already making you uneasy. In that case, check out how you can save with Bed Tech or if you prefer to use your current mattress versus buying another one, you can determine the components of your mattress to give you a little better piece of mind about how well it will work.
Independent Coil System
Independent coils are wrapped in a fabric sheath or 'pocket,' creating an independent support system that can withstand bending motions without becoming prematurely damaged by the movements of an adjustable bed.
Modern mattress styles feature independent support coils that work in combination with comfort-enhancing materials, such as foam or gel. These independent coils, also called encased, pocketed, wrapped, or Marshall coils, are practical inside a mattress because they aren't wire-tied together like traditional coil springs.
Instead, each knotless coil, wrapped in its fabric pocket, responds individually to pressure, providing targeted support and relief from pressure points while allowing for a more buoyant feel and minimizing the bounce factor for couples. This independent coil design makes them especially suitable for an adjustable bed. If you're intrigued by the idea of independently encased coils, look no further than the Bed Tech Copper Lux Hybrid.
Flexible Composition
If you’re thinking about using your mattress with an adjustable bed, it’s important to figure out if it has a flexible structure. Modern mattresses use materials like memory foam, latex rubber, and gel-infused foams. These options are ideal because they are highly pliable.
Just as the mattress needs to adapt to the base, it is even more important for the mattress to conform to your body. These particular mattress materials boost your satisfaction with how the mattress feels, creating a well-rounded sleep system that can help relieve back pain with supportive and cradling comfort for any body type or sleep position.
Check Your Mattress Tags and Labels
Suppose you’re hesitant to part with your existing mattress. In that case, you can check the tags like the law label, which is usually located near the head of the bed. One of the labels is typically white with small black text and includes a barcode and a serial number. The most important information on the label is the brand, mattress name, and often a components list labeled 'all new material consisting of,' providing a reference to determine the makeup of your mattress.
Typically, another tag with the brand name is sewn onto the side with shorter dimensions, usually found near the foot section. This tag sometimes includes a marker or logo indicating mattress compatibility with adjustable beds.
If you can identify your mattress's brand and model name, like Bed Tech Gel Max, you can search for it online—this may be how you ended up here! Alternatively, you can visit a local mattress store to find out if your mattress's brand and model are compatible with adjustable beds.
Still in Doubt? Contact the Manufacturer
If you have thoroughly examined your current mattress but still have doubts about your evaluation or the recommendations from others, it may be wise to contact the mattress manufacturer directly. Manufacturers have specific details about your mattress model, which can clarify whether it is designed to work optimally with adjustable beds. Additionally, they can offer detailed insights into the warranty conditions associated with your mattress so that you fully understand the coverage and the terms under which it applies. This direct line of communication can equip you with the definitive answers you need to make an informed determination.
Bed Tech Sleep Systems Furnish Reliable Compatibility
Our sleep experts hope this information will help you answer your questions like “What type of mattress is best for an adjustable bed?” Or similarly, whether or not your current mattress will work.
Still, since 2009, Bed Tech has expertly crafted mattresses and adjustable beds using advanced technology, high-quality components, and reliable mechanics, particularly within our affordably luxurious sleep systems. Bed Tech’s professional attention to detail ensures flawless compatibility and product dependability for all customers.
Top-quality products made by Bed Tech will help instill confidence in your purchase, creating a satisfying and harmonious sleep experience to look forward to each night. With a positive and humble company culture, a customer-first focus, and extensive experience in the mattress industry, you can trust the details are solid! Don’t hesitate to explore our signature collection of adjustable beds, mattresses, and all-inclusive sleep systems in the Bed Tech online shop today!