Unlike those with innersprings or memory foam latex mattresses cannot stand on end for long periods of time which will result in an inability to operate the bed.
Can you use a regular mattress on a murphy bed.
No latex mattresses cannot be used on murphy beds.
In terms of mattresses however a murphy bed and regular queen size bed sometimes differ in requirements.
To ensure you properly balance the operation of your murphy bed we recommend having the mattress on site when you install your murphy bed.
We have personally used the same murphy bed mattresses for well over 8 years and they are keeping up just fine.
Because of the solid state material of foam slumping is less common.
Most murphy beds make use of standard mattresses.
Yes you can use any coil spring mattress up to 10 thick with the regular height legs and up to 12 thick with the extended legs.
Can i use an air mattress on the murphy bed.
Technically speaking a murphy bed can be made to accommodate the standard 8 12 inches height of typical mid range mattresses.
Yes a murphy bed will cause more strain on your mattress then traditional beds.
You might need to go with a 6 8 foam mattress for some types of murphy beds.
This is because they will be in constant motion with having to lift it away when not in use.
Due to space restrictions however many murphy beds compromise on the thickness of the mattress.
The only issue you really have to consider when using them is the thickness of the mattress versus the thickness of the frame.
This means that the mattress will be comfortable night after night.