Slatted Frame Test

Which slatted frame is the best?

What types of slatted frames are there?

There are different types of slatted frames:

  • Rigid slatted frame: A rigid slatted frame cannot be adjusted and lies rigidly in the bed frame.
  • Adjustable slatted frames: The slatted frames can be individually adjusted at the head or foot end.
  • Electrically adjustable slatted frames: Electrically adjustable slatted frames are operated with up to 4 motors. The head and foot sections can be controlled via remote control. In some models, even the torso section can be adjusted. You can set an electric slatted frame (also called motorized slatted frame) to any desired lying position at the push of a button with the help of electric motors.

Most of the time, it is possible for you to regulate the head and foot area without any effort. It is particularly practical that you can make the adjustments while lying in bed. With this method, you will precisely adjust the electric slatted frame, as you can clearly feel which lying position is the right one while lying down. If you set the bed incorrectly, you will notice it immediately and adjust the slatted frame until the perfect lying position is reached. Thus, the constant manual readjustment, lying down again, testing, and getting up again, which is very nerve-wracking, comes to a definitive end. This advantage significantly increases sleep comfort and ease of use.

    Construction of slatted frame

    The slatted frame is a rectangular frame made of either metal, plastic, or wood with wooden crossbars. The wooden slats are inserted into plastic holders. The type of wood and the origin of the wood are primary quality features. The number of slats can measure the quality. There should be at least 28 slats. The maximum number is 42 slats. A 42 slatted frame is firmer but not as adaptable. The spring slats react elastically and adjust to the pressure of the mattress and the sleeping person. The closer the slats are together, the better the support for the mattress and the person. The gaps serve for air circulation and ventilate the mattress.

    Funktion des Lattenrostes

    Der Lattenrost hat die Aufgabe die Matratze zu belüften. Wenn eine stetige Luftzirkulation besteht, hat Schimmel und Stockflecken keine Chance. Eine weitere Aufgabe ist dem Körper optimal zu stützen. Es gibt Lattenrosten mit verschiedenen Zonen. Beliebt sind die 7 Zonen Lattenroste, wenn man sich ein solches anschafft, sollte man auch eine 7 Zonen Matratze anschaffen um das optimale Schlafgefühl zu erleben.

    Lattenrost Test Ausführungen

    Rollrost: Ein Rollrost lässt sich leichter transportieren als starre Lattenroste. Man kann ein Rollrost platzsparend verstauen, wenn man es beispielsweise für ein Gästebett nutzen möchte. Rollroste sind im Vergleich zu anderen Lattenroste, die günstigste Variante.

    Federholzrahmen: Die üblichste Art des Lattenrostes

    Tellerlattenrost: Im eigentlichen Sinne ist ein Tellerlattenrost kein Lattenrost, es besteht nicht aus Latten wie herkömmliche Lattenroste sondern aus beweglichen Tellern. Die Scheiben sehen aus wie kleine Teller. Ein Tellerlattenrost ist gut für Seitenschläfer, es entlastet optimal die Schulter und das Becken. Die Teller können sich unabhängiger als Latten an den Körper anpassen da sie einzeln sich um 360 Grad verstellbar sind. Bei Tellerlattenrosten lässt sich der Härtegrad individuell auf die verschiedenen Körperzonen einstellen. Im Allgemeinen gelten Tellerlattenroste als sehr weich, da diese sehr punktuell nachgeben. Man sollte einen Tellerlattenrost auf jeden Fall vorher testen, diese sind in der Anschaffung auch nicht günstig. Es gibt auch Hybride, der Lattenrost besteht dann aus einer Kombination aus Latten und Tellern. Die Teller sind dann meistens im Schulterbereich oder im Beckenbereich angeordnet, da die Teller eine optimales Einsinken gewährleistet.

    Lattenrost Test Prüfmerkmale

    Slatted frames are regularly tested for quality and usability by various companies. Testing criteria include:

    • Load capacity
    • Number of slats
    • Slatted frame with center strap (provides stability and holds the wooden slats together)
    • At least 5 lying zones (the mattress should have the same number of lying zones)
    • Slatted frames should be easy to assemble
    • Slatted frames must be silent
    • Correct spacing of the slats
    • Adjustability of the zones
    • Hardness rating with hardness adjustment potential, relative edge hardness, and relative hardness deviation
    • Pollutant test (formaldehyde emission is measured)
    • Customer reviews
    • Additional feature (roll slat, electric slatted frame)
    • Lying properties elastic, including shoulder zone relief and body zone support

    What are additional testing criteria for the slatted frame test?

    There are significant differences in the hardness rating because it depends on the wood (or fiberglass) used and the beam support. The following differences exist here:

    • With caps located inside, the suspension comfort decreases in favor of a better price and lower construction height.
    • With caps covering the beams, the suspension comfort increases enormously because the mattress is supported all the way to its edge. Slatted frames with such beams are a bit higher (about two centimeters) and somewhat more expensive. The head and foot sections are examined separately in a slatted frame test. If they belong to the slatted frame, they must be adjustable and ergonomic. The pollutant test checks the formaldehyde emission from the wood of the slatted frames. This component of a chemical treatment can lead to mucous membrane irritation and headaches.
    • In addition, a slatted frame should match the mattress and vice versa. Here, the manufacturer's specifications are consistent: For the offered mattresses, a slatted frame is usually recommended regarding its type – mostly adjustable or not. An important feature in the slatted frame test relates to disturbing noises. These can sometimes be noticeable, but are actually considered unnecessary and should not occur anywhere.

    The most popular sizes of slatted frames and favored sleeping positions

    When selecting a slatted frame, various criteria must be taken into account. What size is needed?

    • 80 x 200 cm
    • 90 x 200 cm
    • 100 x 200 cm
    • 140 x 200 cm

    It is also important which sleeping position you prefer. This depends on which slatted frame you should get based on that:

    • Side position
    • Back position
    • Stomach position
    • Changing sleeping positions

    What other features are important?

    What properties should the slatted frame have? Here you can choose between:

    Adjustability

    • Manual
    • Electric

    Which mattress should be used with the slatted frame:

    • cold foam
    • Latex
    • Gelschaum
    • Visco foam
    • Pocket spring
    • Bonell spring core
    • Coconut

    Good manufacturers of slatted frames inquire about these features and provide recommendations for them. Before you decide on a slatted frame, it is worth reading various tests.

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