Fit an antique iron bed with a new mattress.
Antique beds add the beauty of artisanship and the uniqueness of an antique to a bedroom. Finding a mattress to fit can take extra planning, as standardized mattress sizes were not always the norm. Iron beds also take extra care, as you can't just screw in boards to adjust for modern mattress sizes. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Measure the base of the iron bed by measuring from side to side and from foot to head. Subtract an inch from each measurement to allow for space when installing the mattress. Compare the measurements to today's standard mattress sizes: twin is 38 by 75 inches; twin extra long is 38 inches by 80 inches; full is 53 inches by 75 inches; queen is 60 inches by 80 inches; king is 76 inches by 80 inches; and California king is 72 inches by 84 inches. Choose the size that fits the base of your iron bed, without hanging over.
2. Order a custom mattress if your antique iron bed falls under the common category of a three-quarter-sized bed. You will also need to measure from the floor to the top of the slats, or support, as well as from the top of the slats to the area where the top of the mattress should come, to help determine the thickness of the mattress.
3. Make your own mattress, if a standard mattress will not fit and you do not want to order a custom mattress, by purchasing firm foam with at least 8 inches of thickness and memory foam with at least 6 inches of thickness. Cut the foam to fit the width and length of your iron bed. Cover the foam with sheets and/or a mattress cover.
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