Can You Use A Regular Mattress On A Murphy Bed

No latex mattresses cannot be used on murphy beds.

Can you use a regular mattress on a murphy bed.

Due to space restrictions however many murphy beds compromise on the thickness of the mattress. No you cannot use a blow up air mattress with our murphy beds. Yes a murphy bed will cause more strain on your mattress then traditional beds. To ensure you properly balance the operation of your murphy bed we recommend having the mattress on site when you install your murphy bed.

The only issue you really have to consider when using them is the thickness of the mattress versus the thickness of the frame. Most murphy beds make use of standard mattresses. Technically speaking a murphy bed can be made to accommodate the standard 8 12 inches height of typical mid range mattresses. In terms of mattresses however a murphy bed and regular queen size bed sometimes differ in requirements.

This is because they will be in constant motion with having to lift it away when not in use. Luckily the best option for a murphy bed is to get a foam mattress. 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. This means that the mattress will be comfortable night after night.

But it won t ruin your mattress too quickly. Because of the solid state material of foam slumping is less common. You might need to go with a 6 8 foam mattress for some types of murphy beds.