Can You Use a Regular Mattress with an Adjustable Bed?
Yes, you can use a regular mattress with an adjustable bed, but there are some important considerations. The mattress height should be 14.5 inches or less, as this allows it to bend more easily. Also, ensure the mattress does not have springs connected by a wire, as that would prevent it from flexing properly.
- Latex Mattresses: A latex mattress can be used with an adjustable bed because latex is flexible and durable. It can be made from 100 percent latex or a combination of latex and coils.
- Memory Foam Mattresses: Memory foam mattresses naturally bend because the foam is a flexible material, making them compatible with adjustable beds.
- Hybrid Mattresses: A hybrid mattress has coils with a layer of memory foam or latex on top, allowing the mattress to bend and remain compatible with an adjustable bed.
- Innerspring Mattresses: Innerspring mattresses can work if they use independent coils instead of coils connected together with a wire. Most innerspring mattresses feature independent coils, but always make sure the coils are not linked by a wire.
- Air Mattresses: Air mattresses have air chambers and foam that allow the mattress to bend, making them compatible with adjustable beds.
Mattress Thickness
Mattress thickness is important to ensure that a mattress will work properly with an adjustable bed. Support and thickness are related but you don’t always need the thickest mattress to get adequate support. Typically mattresses up to about 10-12 inches thick work well on an adjustable bed. This allows it to be used in flat position as well as varied head and foot positions. To tall of a mattress will not allow the mattress to bend as much.
Overview
It is important to know whether a mattress is compatible with an adjustable bed. The most important factors are the mattress height and type. Most mattresses will work, except for innerspring models with connected coils. For best results, keep the overall mattress height below 14.5 inches.
