Commonly Asked Questions

Are firm mattresses any good?

Buying a firm mattress would provide a supportive sleeping surface. There good for sleepers who are heavy this will provide a hard top for comfort. A firm mattress could be a good solution for people who suffer from back pains and aches.

Opt for a firm mattress with pocket springs this style would support all over. The more pocket springs inside a mattress the firmer it's going to be.

Consider a firm mattress with a sprung base this will soften the whole surface. The platform bed base will effect everything go with a solid base if you want an extra firm mattress top.

If you buy a mattress that's too firm you could add a topper this will soften the mattress. You would want to use the mattress for a few weeks as after use for this time it's going to be softer due to the fillings settling.

So yes a firm mattress could be a good idea if you like a hard surface.

Are there styles of firm mattresses available?

Better Bed Company have a massive selection of firm mattresses available in the collection. There's lot's of different styles from different springs to fillings and materials. We deal with the best brands that offer quality and trust to the buy.

Check out some types of firm mattress now:

Consider a firm memory foam mattress this will contour to your body. For a supportive offering a memory foam firm mattress might work well with springs or reflex foam as a lower foundation filling.

Opt for a firm pocket spring mattress this would be ideal for support. choose a high count like 1000 or 2000 this will supply more support for the pocket spring firm mattress for a better effect.

A firm cheap mattress could be perfect if your on a budget. Saving money on a cheap firm mattress could provide extra cash for your bed frame or furniture.

An excellent choice could be a cheap orthopaedic mattress perfect for back pains and aches. Opt for a orthopaedic firm mattress with a solid bed base like slats or a ventilated offering this will provide a quality foundation.

Better Bed Company have the best firm mattresses for every instance.

What sizes do firm mattresses come in?

Firm mattresses come in every UK size and euro on the market. There a good choice for most bedroom in the home, like spares, guests and master bedrooms. You would want to consider the whole dimension including the length, width and depth of the firm mattress.

A small single firm mattress would be a good choice for a smaller bedroom. Small single firm mattresses are 75cm x 190cm this is a good size for 1 sleeper only. The depth of the small single mattress can be different depending on the design.

Offer a single firm mattress to the bedroom for the best support and spacious sleeping surface. With a 90cm x 190cm this size is perfect for 1 sleeper, allowing room to stretch out and get comfortable. Offer with springs or memory foam this sized firm single mattress should be added to a 3ft base or bed.

Choose a small double firm mattress for quality in the bedroom. The 4ft size would save space in the bedroom and allow for more furniture or better practice in smaller rooms. The 120cm x 190cm size would be a good choice for 1 sleeper or 2 on an unregular basis.

Consider a double firm mattress for a master bedroom or larger space. A 4ft6 firm mattress would be good for partners offering another sleeping area for 2 people. The 135cm width and 190cm length make it a great choice for main bedrooms.

Opt for a king size firm mattress in larger bedrooms, if you have the space. A king size firm mattress is 200cm in length which is excellent for taller sleepers. Choose a 5ft mattress for larger bedrooms and partners. The 150cm width means both sleepers would have a spacious area to get comfortable.

The largest standard size is a super king size also known as 6ft. This is 180cm x 200cm and is perfect for main rooms in the home. Choose with pocket springs to bring independent sleeping areas and zones, for each sleeper. Add to any bed on the market in the same size for best practice.

You can also buy firm mattresses in European sizes. This offers options with single, double and king euro sizes you might get better widths and lengths to suit the bedroom. You may already have a euro sized bed frame so this would make sense for the buy online.