Best Floor Mattress Reviews (2019): Our Favorites For Sleeping On The Ground

 

“Tuft & Needle have taken the mattress world by storm over the past few years. I’d ask you to try and think of any other non-box store brand with more name recognition. Between social media influencer brigades and rave reviews in all sorts of periodicals, it’s easy to see why Tuft & Needle mattresses are so popular!

They’re not all hype, though. Not by a long shot! In fact, this is my mattress recommendation to the average buyer, whether you sleep on a frame or on the floor. Tuft & Needle’s mattress (they only make one, by the way) is a great ‘meet me in the middle’ choice for people who want a balance of value and quality, firmness and cushion, and so on. It’s comfortable for nearly everybody and remarkably affordable.

What’s so great about the Tuft & Needle? There’s quite a lot to love. First of all, it’s the best memory foam-style mattress I’ve reviewed at any price, despite being far from expensive. Yes, I know, they have a proprietary foam that’s not quite memory foam, but it’s essentially a very springy, cool memory foam mattress. The foam is another winner–it’s springy but adaptive, sleeps relatively cool, and one of the least gassy options out there.

How does it do on the floor? Really well, actually. The dense base foam layer gives it plenty of structure without any need for a frame, but there’s enough support in the mid and upper layers to make up for the fact that you won’t have any slats underneath.

I think this one’s a good choice for folks who like memory foam-style sleep surfaces and want one that’ll work well on the floor.”

 

“The Pure Echo from My Green Mattress is a great choice for floor sleepers who want to go old-school. It’s an innerspring mattress with some very solid environmental and comfort credentials! I don’t recommend many innerspring mattresses, since they’ve gone out of fashion, but this one makes a convincing case for sticking with them!

The Pure Echo is a good choice for those who are looking for something that feels like a traditional mattress, with no foam of any sort. Its springs are more than enough on their own, without a bulky box spring or slatted base. You can put it right on the floor and expect a comfy night’s sleep. You don’t get the kind of cradling effect that you would from foam, but I also know that a lot of people don’t like the cradling sensation anyway.

I like the Pure Echo because it’s genuinely an eco-friendly product without any greenwashing. Most mattress companies try to fool you with foam certifications that don’t actually mean you won’t be breathing in harmful fumes, since they’re rated by the foam manufacturers themselves. Since most innerspring mattresses today are filled with foam, it’s hard to get away from fumes. This one’s just metal, cotton, and wool. It’s all organic and GreenGuard-certified, so there’s no off-gassing or chemical exposure at all.”

 
“Latex mattresses are my personal favorites, and this one is the best I’ve reviewed to date. Latex isn’t for everyone, since it’s expensive and has a distinctive feel, but it’s the longest-lasting mattress material and is just as adaptive as memory foam these days. Its stellar springiness and resilience is ideal for sleeping on the floor!

Latex mattresses always last longer than innerspring or memory foam sleep surfaces, and that’s even more true when we talk about sleeping on the floor. Aside from providing more comfort to you, bed frames and box springs also serve the purpose of saving wear and tear on your mattress. If you go without them, you’ll wear out your sleep surface much more quickly. With latex, that’s not so much of a worry. Natural latex will last for years and years of use without you noticing any deterioration!

I also think this is simply the most comfortable mattress on the market! Some people may disagree and prefer the Tuft & Needle, which is certainly more cradle-y, but I like the Pure Green because it adapts without ever feeling like you’re sinking. Their latex foam is super springy and provides ample support without being too firm. I recommend the medium-firm model because it’s like a springier, more resilient foam bed. If you sleep on your back and like things quite firm, you may want to opt for the firm model instead.”