Comments on: The Base Foam Layer

By: Geoff

Geoff — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:35:38 +0000

Hi Jamie -

I believe the Fangebo mattress is 6″ thick, and came in double, queen, and king sizes. I personally used the queen sized one (60″ by 80″).

By: Jamie

Jamie — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:53:29 +0000

Hi Geoff,

Thanks for the great article. Do you know the dimensions for Fangebo mattresses by chance? I couldn’t find it on IKEA’s site since it’s discontinued. Thanks again!

By: Geoff

Geoff — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 03:06:12 +0000

Thanks Peter - always good to find more manufacturers that someone can vouch for. For reference I'll put up some links to the foams you referred to. Lux (2.8lb/ft³, firm) - Tech Specs HD36 (2.8lb/ft³, medium) - Tech Specs

By: Peter

Peter — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 06:02:43 +0000

Foamdistributing.com has high quality base foam at fair prices, IMO. I purchased an 8″ thick slab of Lux High-Quality from them about 18 mos. ago and it hasn’t even begun to show signs of wear. It really is a superior product!

It has a density of 2.8lbs/ft3 and is VERY firm.

BTW, they make a slightly less firm but equally durable base foam: HD36, High-Quality.

I’ve been very happy with my DIY foam mattress; any questions for me, drop an e-mail.

By: Jun Y

Jun Y — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:13:15 +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.