Beds

[KevDen2005]

KevDen,

We had the same problem with our memory mattress, the sheets didn't fit quite right. My wife will be up in an hour or so I'll ask her how she solved the problem.

Dave

Thanks, I appreciate it

[Monky]

I learned something invaluable about the 'king' sized bed this past winter.. there is no 'standard' for the size. Dimensions vary from mfg to mfg.. While the other size mattresses vary in depth, the king varies in all dimensions.

My friends bought a king sized frame.. they then went through 3 mattresses before finding one that fit and did not leave them with a gap, or the bed falling out of the frame. It was only a matter of inches either way but it still either left the metal frame exposed or the mattress was hanging over.

I don't know what size you guys have for your mattress where the corners pull up, but that would be my guess if it's a king. It's a matter of finding the correct fitting sheets. I've had a few sets of sheets do that on mine, I think it's a fit issue..usually a wash in hot water, then nuking them in the dryer seemed to shrink them just enough.

Just an idea.

[ChadAmberg]

I haven't had any problems with the sheets on the tempurpedics, all the ones we've bought were great, even the mattress pads.

But one thing you do need to know about the beds is the stink for the first couple days. They are sealed in plastic when they get there, and need to outgas for a couple days.

What I did was simply leave the bedroom windows open with the bed fully exposed, and every hour or two go in and walk all over the bed, roll on it, etc. You want to squeeze out the fumes (they're safe but stinky) and then let fresh air fill the bed. Think of squeezing out a sponge. It did take a couple days. I honestly think that if the delivery truck had a giant "squeeze roller" on it for when they deliver the bed that would do the whole bed at once, it wouldn't be a problem. But the first couple nights we couldn't sleep on it, just too powerful.

I do apologize for not remembering that part and letting you know ahead of time, but I did forget all about it now that it has worked great for us for several years.

[waxthis]

No worries you will love it, however, 2 points owners will not argue with.

1. The mattress will take on the temp of the room. In the winter if you room stays cool, it will be a bit firm when you first jump in. Summer it will be softer.




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2. Missionary position will kill your wrists...

[cebeu]

Missionary position will kill your wrists...

And your sex life.

[Irving]

Good point about the size of a king mattress. We have two box springs under ours, that are supposed to be for a king. There is always a side where the box spring sticks out 2-3 inches. Very irritating. One day I measured the bed to see which side was longest, and it is almost exactly a square.

[KevDen2005]

So no missionary then...guess I got to talk her into other things...Check

Sheets, next on the priority list, we will shop around...check

Let the mattress air out...check

[Busta Prima]

Edit - never mind. Didn't read the whole thread so I just saw he already made the decision.

[cjmore]

SO how's the new digs?

[KevDen2005]

I work all week so I had delivery set up for Friday. I can't wait for it, but I will definitely update when I get it.