Sources for Custom Mattress in Oregon - SW Washington

[TGK]

I'm interested in hearing if anyone has any suggestions for having a custom mattress fabricated in NW Oregon or SW Washington. I'm located in Portland and want to put a new mattress in my '71 Safari. The previous owner did a nice restoration job on the interior, including a front couch that converted into a bed. However, we always leave it in bed mode and never use it as a couch. The foam in the cushions need replacing and I'm considering replacing it with a permanent mattress. It is slightly smaller than a standard full size so an off the shelf conventional mattress is not an option. I've located one outfit that offers various densities of foam that can be cut to size but would like to hear if anyone else in the region has any recommendations for more conventional mattresses, foam, whatever. We do not like soft mattresses, prefer toward the firm side, but not rock hard.

[Blue Pearl]

I know of a mattress company in Newberg Or. not sure of the name, my sister & I were just talking about it this weekend because we need to get one for our 1981 excella. When I find the name I will let you know.

[SpaceEgg]

Originally Posted by TGK

However, we always leave it in bed mode and never use it as a couch. The foam in the cushions need replacing and I'm considering replacing it with a permanent mattress. It is slightly smaller than a standard full size so an off the shelf conventional mattress is not an option.

Long story short, I gave up searching for the custom fit when I found a full-size memory foam mattress for $130, including shipping. I took an electric carving knife to the mattress and cut it to size. (dimensions 75"x48" from typical full of 75"x54"))

I also prefer a firmer mattress, as does my partner, and the memory foam is very comfortable. The cutting itself took me a full 30 minutes alone, but would be quicker with an extra set of hands on the mattress. That one picture shows the cut and the entire amount of wasted foam - didn't even fill up the dustpan.

We fold the bed up into a couch, and the foam is firm enough to act as a comfy couch, although perhaps could be firmer. The divot in the mattress in that one photo is just the memory foam finding its way back to equilibrium from a knee.

Wish all the tasks were this easy. So happy with the mattress too. I do feel bad that I was reduced to shopping at Walmart, sending money directly to China, and undermining my fellow American worker BUT the cost of this mattress was FIVE TIMES cheaper than the second lowest price I found regionally. It's the Spa Sensations product line (cheesy enough for you?).

I love this bed. Good luck.

[star kitty]

Originally Posted by SpaceEgg

Long story short, I gave up searching for the custom fit when I found a full-size memory foam mattress for $130, including shipping. I took an electric carving knife to the mattress and cut it to size. (dimensions 75"x48" from typical full of 75"x54"))

I also prefer a firmer mattress, as does my partner, and the memory foam is very comfortable. The cutting itself took me a full 30 minutes alone, but would be quicker with an extra set of hands on the mattress. That one picture shows the cut and the entire amount of wasted foam - didn't even fill up the dustpan.

We fold the bed up into a couch, and the foam is firm enough to act as a comfy couch, although perhaps could be firmer. The divot in the mattress in that one photo is just the memory foam finding its way back to equilibrium from a knee.


Wish all the tasks were this easy. So happy with the mattress too. I do feel bad that I was reduced to shopping at Walmart, sending money directly to China, and undermining my fellow American worker BUT the cost of this mattress was FIVE TIMES cheaper than the second lowest price I found regionally. It's the Spa Sensations product line (cheesy enough for you?).

I love this bed. Good luck.

SpaceEgg - I just ordered a custom 9" memory foam mattress from a local futon store. Those were my exact dimensions as well, but I need to round two of the corners to fit in the space seen in the photo. Was thinking an electric carving knife would do the job! Cool.

Anyway, I used a futon store locally here in Denver. That may be a place to start. They were able to make any size mattress I needed. But...it wasn't cheap. $400.00 for a 48" x 75" mattress. It was a 9" thick memory foam that can be made into a futon couch if needed.

Good luck.

[webtrippin]

Originally Posted by TGK

I'm interested in hearing if anyone has any suggestions for having a custom mattress fabricated in NW Oregon or SW Washington.

Try A-1 Foam Rubber

I have used them before for stuff, but not a full mattress although I do know they will make them, and have some that you can buy that are made by others. Friendly people, no frills and reasonable prices.

[SpaceEgg]

Originally Posted by star kitty

SpaceEgg - I just ordered a custom 9" memory foam mattress from a local futon store. Those were my exact dimensions as well, but I need to round two of the corners to fit in the space seen in the photo. Was thinking an electric carving knife would do the job! Cool.

I'd recommend drawing the outline of your cut on BOTH sides of the mattress to help get a square cut. The mattress I have was only 6" deep, so you may have a bigger challenge. Just slice the foam like you are filleting a fish and you'll be fine. I also think a sharp exacto knife would work well.

9" sounds plush!

[TGK]

Thanks for the input. Some interesting possibilities tossed out here. I have been into A-1 Foam and have had work done by them in the past that was satisfactory. Just thought I would expand my options this time around. So often, multiple heads are better than one. One of the great things about this forum is the accumulated wisdom and how willing everyone is to share.

[adamgraves]

sunrise mattress factory in spokane wa. will make anything and fair on prices. have had a few custom ones made. any option you want at any size.

[samb]

About 30 years ago I had a mattress custom built at the Freightliner truck plant in Portland, Oregon. At that time they built their own mattresses for their sleepers and might be still. Build took two or three weeks and the price was reasonable. The quality was exceptional.
Might be an option.
Sam