TiaDanger 0 #1 July 19, 2010 I know there are ways to make a firm bed softer, i.e., by using featherbeds, and soft mattress pads. But, is there anyway to make a soft bed more firm? Are there any mattress toppers, such as eggshell or something else that will help? I hate my soft mattress, but don't have the funds to buy another bed, or even have it transported to my house. No funds because I can't stop spending money on tunnel and jump tickets You know, priorities first. So have any of you ever bought a certain mattress topper that made your bed more rigid/less soft and plushy?And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 July 19, 2010 In the college dorms we'd put a piece of plywood under the mattress (these were basic dorm bunks with just a bed frame and mattress, no box springs) to give more support on the ragged-out old mattresses. Don't know how that would work if you had a box spring, tho."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #3 July 19, 2010 Give it a Viagra.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TiaDanger 0 #4 July 19, 2010 Thanks Monkey, but I can't have my bed trying to get dirty with me as I sleep...thats sexual assault! Plus, I have a headache And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TiaDanger 0 #5 July 20, 2010 Damn! I have a box spring.And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayneflorida 0 #6 July 20, 2010 QuoteIn the college dorms we'd put a piece of plywood under the mattress (these were basic dorm bunks with just a bed frame and mattress, no box springs) to give more support on the ragged-out old mattresses. Don't know how that would work if you had a box spring, tho. Plywood still might help. Easy enough to try Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #7 July 20, 2010 HTFU You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #8 July 20, 2010 QuoteDamn! I have a box spring. Put the sheet of plywood on top of the box spring! Docyots used to even recommend that for bad backs! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #9 July 20, 2010 Quote Thanks Monkey, but I can't have my bed trying to get dirty with me as I sleep...thats sexual assault! Plus, I have a headache Sex is a good way to get rid of headaches... That excuse is a horrible one, just say you dont wanna have sex."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,451 #10 July 20, 2010 Works just fine; put the plywood (and make sure it's 1/2" -- 1/4" will flex too much) between teh box spring and the mattress. Something that I've found helps also is to have coarser, thicker sheets. The really high-thread-count sheets feel too soft, and accent the softness of the bed. Percale is best for that. And a tight sheet feels firmer than a loose one. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #11 July 20, 2010 I did the plywood for my side and wife has the soft side :)_______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #12 July 20, 2010 SO, it seems that you're having a problem with going to bed and it being too 'soft'. What I suggest is find something that you like to spend plenty of time on that has no problems being 'firm'. It should be free and depending what kind of deal you work out, might even get a free dinner or two out of it!"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TiaDanger 0 #13 July 20, 2010 Skydivers never fail to make a neutral subject sexual...Seems like plywood is the way to go...guess I gotta bust out my skill saw and safety goggles and get to work...or just have Lowest cut me a piece. Thanks! And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #14 July 20, 2010 Quote Skydivers never fail to make a neutral subject sexual...Seems like plywood is the way to go...guess I gotta bust out my skill saw and safety goggles and get to work...or just have Lowe's cut me a piece. Thanks! Maybe you should stick with the last option there... How long did you expect it to go talking about hard wood for your bed before it turned sexual? I mean, really!"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #15 July 20, 2010 Sleep on the floor (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayneflorida 0 #16 July 20, 2010 Quote Skydivers never fail to make a neutral subject sexual...Seems like plywood is the way to go...guess I gotta bust out my skill saw and safety goggles and get to work...or just have Lowest cut me a piece. Thanks! A woman that skydives and can use a skill saw.were just 30 years younger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #17 July 20, 2010 Have you flipped your mattress both vertically and horizontally?She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatmiser 0 #18 July 20, 2010 Quote Quote Skydivers never fail to make a neutral subject sexual...Seems like plywood is the way to go...guess I gotta bust out my skill saw and safety goggles and get to work...or just have Lowest cut me a piece. Thanks! A woman that skydives and can use a skill saw.were just 30 years younger. If she were 30 years younger that would be illegal!What you say is reflective of your knowledge...HOW ya say it is reflective of your experience. Airtwardo Someone's going to be spanked! Hopefully, it will be me. Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #19 July 20, 2010 Wendy is right. Plywood works, at a certain thickness. I have a 1/2" piece of plywood cut for the queen size bed that I've had for 12 years. Keeps it nice and firm. All my guests love it. I use a king size bed in the master bedroom. It is starting to need some plywood now."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #20 July 20, 2010 Quote Have you flipped your mattress both vertically and horizontally? Sleep on the edge? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #21 July 20, 2010 To clarify, I should have said to flip it and turn it.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #22 July 20, 2010 Quote To clarify, I should have said to flip it and turn it. I still enjoyed the mental picture! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,451 #23 July 20, 2010 Note that a lot of new mattresses can't be flipped any more; they're one-sided. Even the mattress salesman said it was a pretty transparent form of planned obsolescence. He wasn't pleased with it, either. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TiaDanger 0 #24 July 20, 2010 Let's see...30 years younger would make me....-4 years old...no bueno! I've flipped the head where its now the footer, but this one cant be flipped over. You know, I just hate when mattresses build 'dents' in them over time, even though you move around. No matter where on the edge you start, gravity ends up rolling you into the middle! I'll try the plywood. Maybe I just need to SUICC and get a firmer mattress. And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #25 July 20, 2010 Quote Let's see...30 years younger would make me....-4 years old...no bueno! I've flipped the head where its now the footer, but this one cant be flipped over. You know, I just hate when mattresses build 'dents' in them over time, even though you move around. No matter where on the edge you start, gravity ends up rolling you into the middle! I'll try the plywood. Maybe I just need to SUICC and get a firmer mattress. Did you mean SIUCC?"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
