Comments on: Make Your Own Memory Foam Bed

By: Geoff

Geoff — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:33:44 +0000

Hi Levi –

Memory foam is polyurethane foam with certain additives. It’s manufactured using a step-growth polymerization process. In short – not something you can do easily at home!

By: Levi

Levi — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:36:24 +0000

How do you make memory foam?

By: JY

JY — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:36:03 +0000

Have anyone recently purchased a great base foam with the minimum specification recommended by Geoff? Can you share the manufacture info or the store info? Thank you so much.
Excellent DIY column, Geoff. Thank you.

By: ani

ani — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:47:55 +0000

I didn’t see Bragada mentioned in your links, but I’ve been thrilled with mine. It made such a difference, my parents got one too. Their prices are great compared to some of the other brands, and they offer great specials all the time. Even the “Luxury” level mattress topper seems reasonable to me, in 3.5-5″ thicknesses 5.3lb foam.

By: Geoff

Geoff — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:00:22 +0000

Hi Shannon –

The materials can certainly be cut into a round shape – my only concern would be the actual cutting. A foam wholesaler should have appropriate tools or be able to point you in the right direction.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:04:59 +0000

Hello! With the materials you have suggested, can they be cut into a round shape w/o compromising the quality/ comfort of the bed? I want a soccer shaped bed for my son, but I refuse to pay $1000 plus for a toddler’s bed.

Thanks

By: philman

philman — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:58:08 +0000

You could also buy a memory foam bed for about $500 from Alamo Bedding of San Antonio Texas. They began manufacturing their own version of the Tempur line using the same foam via a NASA source. It is a two layered matress, bottom layer very firm memory foam with top layer lesser firm memory foam )the firmness comes in 4 firmnesses I heard). I’ve had mine over 2 years and it’s great!
PhilMan
SA TX USA

By: Phyl

Phyl — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:09:34 +0000

Geoff, I’ve been writing some articles for a marketing company, and this week’s topic was “memory foam mattresses.” I just finished one about making your own, and all your posts here were extremely helpful.

So much so that if I can get any financial stability back, I’m going to try to make my own as well. I certainly know where to go to get the information, now.

Thanks so much for the inspiration!

By: George

George — Sun, 31 May 2009 00:24:57 +0000

I want to make pillows for my couch they have to be solid foam 24”x24″ can you help me by telling me were to buy the foam.
Thanks for your help

By: Geoff

Geoff — Tue, 26 May 2009 21:11:01 +0000

Hi Bridget – Good to hear that it worked out well and is going strong three years later!

In regards to your question, I’d say the biggest factor is making sure the bottom layer supports your parents adequately. The memory foam should be considered a “comfort” layer, rather than one providing support and structure.

I’m not sure if 3″ and 3″ is the best idea, just because they may “bottom out” the base foam layer since it’s only 3″ thick. This could cause back issues down the line.

I’d first find a base foam layer that your parents can lay on and they feel it’s a bit firm but supportive. For a 4″ base layer, try polyurethane foam in the 3lb/ft3 range perhaps – stiffness will vary so you’ll have to try it out. Then perhaps a 2″ memory foam layer to top it all off and make it nice and comfy.

Hope this helps! If you have any more questions don’t hesitate to ask.