subject: Foam Mattress Vs Foam Mattress Topper [print this page] Foam mattress toppers are pads that can be placed on top of any bed. The advantage of using these toppers are that you can improve your old, improper mattress without having to buy a new one. Just add a bed topper and you can get rid of those back aches, neck pains that have been troubling you. It is an inexpensive way of improving your old bed or adding thickness to a new one.
Foam mattresses, on the other hand are proper sleeping mattresses that can be placed on a bed foundation. These come in different sizes like queen size, king size, twin size mattress and more. Foam mattresses can enhance the way you sleep. When you lie down on a memory mattress, it adjusts itself according to your body and spreads the pressure evenly over the surface, providing you a comfortable and a goodnight's sleep.
A foam bed mattres is a full bed and it is much thicker than a mattress topper. A foam matress topper can be between 1-4 inches in width. The price depends on the width. As the width of the foam increases, so does the price. Another important function of memory bed mattress toppers is that they prevent the wear and tear of the foam mattresses.
A lot of people, while choosing between a foam bed mattress topper and a full foam mattres, go for buying a topper as it has a lesser price. This is not always a good idea. If your old mattress or bed is in a very bad condition, it is better to buy a new foam mattress. Another important thing to consider while making a decision between the two is - life expectancy. If your matress has any cuts or dips in it, the topper will not eliminate it. Therefore buying a foam bed mattress is better solution in the long run.
