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28 February 2010 by Rachel Tomson

I want to get a replacement mattress for a single bed which has a slatted wooden base. Please could you advise on what kind of mattress would be best.

Reply from our Silentnight Expert:

Both mattress-now and Miracoil mattresses can be used on a slatted base however, it is worth stating something about the minimum 'grade' of slats on a slatted base.
 
wood slats
- slats should be smooth, preferably with chamfered edges to prevent cut through to the mattress underside
- maximum space between slats should be no more than 100mm
- minimum width of slats should be approx. 70mm
- the entire length of the mattress should be supported by slats, i.e.. slat ladder length should be same as length of mattress.
- slats should be secured to bedstead properly to prevent movement of slats
 

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