How to make a mattress with your own hands?

Today, there are many different mattresses on sale, starting in fairly expensive water or air, ending with more budget options, in which furniture foam or cotton wool plays the role of a filler. An incorrectly selected mattress can cause many problems with the musculoskeletal system, therefore, choosing this product, you must take into account all the nuances.

Having made a mattress with your own hands, you will get a big profit. The materials needed for these purposes are definitely cheaper than the purchased factory product, and there will be no additional costs. The only caveat - you have to spend this time, but the result is worth it. The experience gained will provide an opportunity not only to quickly understand the features of making a mattress for a bed, but also to share experience with your friends in the future.

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Which mattress is better - foam or cotton?

In terms of price, both foam rubber and cotton products are approximately at the same level, and belong to the lowest price category. Their orthopedic effect is not at the highest level, but in any case, as a temporary option, such mattresses can also be considered.

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If we talk about mattresses with cotton filling, then their main advantage is the use of not cotton, but cotton, which is harmless to the body. In addition, this material perfectly retains heat, so the bed will be more comfortable.

However, cotton wool, as a filler, has many disadvantages:

• The life of a cotton mattress is unlikely to exceed 5-7 years, even with careful care and regular washing of the cover.
• It happens that various insects start up in cotton, and it is very difficult to deal with them.

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Foam rubber

Polyurethane or foam can also be used to fill mattresses. In this case, the density of foam rubber plays a huge role. Due to the specifics of factory production (in the liquid state, the foamed polyurethane is poured into a special form), over time, the filler of such a mattress does not slip into lumps.

The main disadvantage of products made of foam rubber is that over time it has the ability to break through, in addition, any foam rubber is very sensitive to moisture - it worsens its properties.

The service life is also small - the same 5-7 years, subject to regular care. At the same time, the price differs to a greater extent in comparison with a mattress filled with cotton, yet the cost of foam is slightly higher than cotton.

Important! If a special so-called intelligent polyurethane is used to fill the mattress, then the cost will increase even more. Such a filler for a mattress is suitable for those who have problems with the musculoskeletal system. He knows how to “remember” a person’s favorite position and adapts to it.

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Which foam rubber is more suitable for mattresses?

When answering the question, what kind of foam rubber is best in order to make a mattress with your own hands, mention should be made of the classification of foam rubber. The main indicators used in the classification are its elasticity and porosity.

Mattress foam must meet two main criteria:

• on the one hand, it should be sufficiently resilient and elastic;
• on the other hand, it can “be able” to recover its shape after exertion.

Consider the different types to understand which is preferable to buy:

• HS very soft foam rubber is used exclusively for soundproofing. It is characterized by high porosity and it is not worth using it as a filler for a mattress.
• Usually, polyurethane of the EL and ST grades is used in the manufacture of furniture of the middle price range, the material of these classes is also undesirable for mattresses.
• Only material of the VE and HR brands, which is used for luxury furniture, can successfully act as a mattress. Sometimes such furniture polyurethane is called latex or highly elastic. Products using this material are much superior to cotton, as during sleep on it a person is in the correct position, which makes it possible to fully relax.

Important! Many, choosing a mattress, doubt whether foam rubber is harmful to health. In the combustion process, of course, a sufficient amount of harmful substances is released into the atmosphere. But in normal use, this material is completely harmless and is not dangerous even for allergy sufferers.

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DIY mattress

Experts advise using only orthopedic mattresses in everyday life, because in addition to a full and comfortable rest, it is also the prevention of many diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Unfortunately, the cost of factory-made products is quite high and not everyone can afford it. Meanwhile, it is quite possible to make a mattress with your own hands from foam rubber step by step.

When making a mattress, you can go in two ways:

• To simplify the task for yourself and use a thick layer of highly elastic material as a filler. After cutting, you just have to process the edges of the material, then sheathe it with a cloth and put on a cover on top.

Important! A foam mattress 10 cm thick, made in this way, will be quite comfortable and convenient.

• But you can complicate the task and combine a layer of polyurethane and a spring base in the mattress. In this case, the result is an analogue of a factory orthopedic product.

Important! One of the best options is a spring base with independent springs. At the same time, a person can be guaranteed to take a pose that is convenient for him.

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Materials for work:

• In the proposed design, the spring base will be placed in a box that is glued from pieces of foam.
• A material with a thickness of approximately 30 mm can be used for the side faces, but at least 50 mm for the lower and upper parts.
• You will also need braid, felt and fabric for sewing a cover and covering the mattress itself.

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The main part of the mattress

The basis of the mattress is a design that consists of:

• two layers of polyurethane;
• two layers of felt;
• spring base located between them.

Manufacturing principle:

• After cutting the felt and the foam rubber, on the horizontal surface they first lay the foam layer, then the felt layer, the spring base, the felt layer again and cover this “pie” with another foam layer.

Important! Felt is used here so that the springs do not damage the surface of the polyurethane under load.

• The free space on the sides must be covered with inserts from the same foam rubber, as a result - a closed box should be obtained.
• To glue individual elements of this box, it is better to use a special glue. You can do with "liquid nails" or ordinary PVA. But in this case, the drying time of the glue will increase, and a hard crust will appear at the place of gluing, which simply deforms upon deformation.

Important! To create additional strength, you can put a board on the foam during gluing, and place the load on it.

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Sewing a cover

To sew a mattress with your own hands, you should also make a cover for it:

• To do this, you need fabric and batting.
• In the process of cutting, you should simply take into account the dimensions of the foam “box”. Well, of course, leave a margin for processing edges.
• At the initial stage, batting is sewn to the fabric. On a flat surface, the fabric and batting are combined with each other and manually sewn along the long side of the rectangle several times.
• After that, you can begin to process the edges. First, excess batting is protruded, protruding beyond the fabric, and then, along the perimeter of the future cover, a stitch is sewn up.
• Next, you can sew the narrow parts of your case into one piece.
• Large parts must be sewn using decorative braid that hides the seam. First, the braid is sewn around the perimeter of a large part, then the edge of the narrow part is applied to the same braid, the braid is folded and stitched.

Important! The zipper is also sewn on the same principle, so that in the future it is possible to get a mattress for washing.

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DIY air mattress

It turns out that making an air mattress with your own hands is also possible. For this:

1. Take dense material, which can be either plain or multi-colored - it depends on your desire.
2. A shell is sewn from it for a future product.
3. Next, we divide it into four equal compartments, the size of which is 170 by 80 cm.
4. Side compartments should preferably be laced. This is best done to provide access to them.
5. Next, take the usual, not fully inflated, balls. Place on average 5-7 balls in each of the compartments (the quantity will depend on the size of your product).
6. Lace up the sides and start using the product for its intended purpose.

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New life for old things

Perhaps not every housewife decides to sew a mattress on her own. However, if the house has an old mattress or sofa, they can be used. In addition to the fact that these old things can be sent to the trash, they can be reanimated. To do this, we pull out the inner pillows from the old, already unnecessary sofa. It can be spring, felt or foam parts. If they are still in good condition, then they can be used to repair the old mattress.

To do this, it must be strung, remove the filler, and in its place put the filler from the sofa. Complementing the design with a felt layer, a new cover can be put on the mattress. Using a coconut coir or felt, you can create a sleeping bed harder or softer.

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If desired or necessary, you can make a mattress with your own hands and at home. All that is needed to implement the plan is a felt backing, a piece of high-quality foam rubber and a cover for the finished product. Following our recommendations, you can easily create a comfortable bed.