Can I use any coil mattress with my adjustable frame twin extra long bed?

Question

I have an adjustable bed and I want to put a coil mattress on it. Can I use any one that fits? Or only those made especailly for an adjustable frame. Must it be thin?What if the mattress has a cord around it-will it still work?

Answer 1

Don't let a mattress salesman tell you that any coil mattress will work, because they won't.  There are about 600 mattress manufacturers so it depends on what part of the country you are in.  If you are using a reputable mattress store they can call their suppliers to find out which ones carry a mattress designed to work on an adjustable frame even if they do not display them in the store.

Answer 2

Nearly all coil mattresses have what's called a border wire attached to the coils to give edge support. For an adjustable bed you need to find any mattress that does not have a border wire. Also consider foam, memory foam, or latex are all good choices.