Which sofa bed should you choose? This is a question we often ask ourselves, and when looking for a sofa bed, one of the first questions to answer is choosing the right bed base, depending on your needs.
Often overlooked, the choice of bed base is extremely important when you buy your sofa bed or decide to change the bed base of your sofa bed.
While the mattress is essential for your comfort and support, the bed base is no less important and directly contributes to the quality of your sleep.
The different types of box springs
Don't leave the choice of the base for your sofa bed to chance, especially if you plan to use it for regular sleeping . Pay attention to its technical characteristics , but also to the opening system. The mechanism must be optimized to avoid damaging the base through repeated unfolding. So, should you choose a metal base or a slatted base? We compare the two:
Presentation of the slatted base
There are different types of mattresses, but also box springs ! The box spring complements your mattress, and the two work together to provide you with the best possible sleeping experience. The slatted base is well-known: it is often found in traditional bedding. It is generally made of beech wood and has the advantage of being comfortable and very flexible.
The spaced slats provide ideal ventilation for the mattress and allow air circulation. This ventilation is essential to prevent humidity and therefore mold, but will also be particularly appreciated during hot weather.
Why choose a slatted base ? It will give your bed more firmness and support your back. Some may criticize the slatted base for being less resistant than the metal grid, but these models now have reinforced slats for foolproof strength . If you prefer a softer sleep and if you like to feel more wrapped up in your bed, you will then prefer to opt for the grid base , which we are going to present to you.
Slatted base
Description of the grid base
You will appreciate the metal grid base for its strength and robustness. Its reputation precedes it: it is unbreakable and ensures great longevity, year after year. Despite its very high resistance, as surprising as it may seem, the metal base nevertheless offers a very flexible, softer sleep, like the memory foam mattress .
The lightness of the metal will also allow you to fold it more easily. In terms of ventilation, the ventilation is as effective in the case of the metal base as for the slatted base . Some may criticize the grid model for creaking over time, but this unpleasant creaking is only due to a poor quality base.
Your sofa bed is a long-term investment, so prioritize quality over price, especially if you plan to use it for everyday use . However, you should remember to clean the sofa's metal frame from time to time to maintain its good quality.
Grid base of a convertible sofa
Sofa bed mattress
Combined with your box spring , your mattress should be comfortable and welcoming. It should adapt to your habits and your body shape. For this reason, you should also carefully choose the type of mattress. Spring mattresses, Bultex mattresses, memory foam mattresses : compare the characteristics of each of these models and find the one that suits you best.
The mattress of your sofa bed differs from a classic mattress by the possibility of folding it without damaging it, you will therefore understand the importance of choosing a quality product, which will resist folding after folding.
FAQ
Is it possible to have the springs of a sofa bed repaired?
Indeed, replacing a broken spring on a sofa bed is easy. Don't hesitate to ask a salesperson any questions before you begin.
Can you disassemble a sofa bed?
Indeed, when moving, for example, it is possible to dismantle a convertible sofa.
Can you change the base of a sofa bed?
While repairing a slat or replacing a spring in a grid bed base is possible, replacing the bed base of a sofa bed is not. Since the bed base is the foundation of your sofa bed, you won't be able to change this structure. You'll have to opt for a new product.
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