How do I choose a replacment waterbed mattress or new Waterbed?

Here is a handy list of items that will help to remove the mystery of choosing the design, size and mattress etc.

• (A) design of the bed? from traditional to modern, simple to Tall 4 posters, we have over 50 styles to choose from. Please "click" on Waterbed range.
• (B) size? Please see B below, and "Space required" featured with each bed.
• (C) stability of mattress? see C below.
• (D) stain/colour/material? Please see D below.
• (E) drawers? Please see "Buying Guide" (link at top right) then Optional drawer bases.
• (F) temperature, Your choice (from to cool to sleep on to, to warm to sleep on) and is always fully adjustable. see F below.
• (G) Hard or soft mattress Your choice, All types fully adjustable. see G below.
• (H) All INCLUSIVE Price, e.g. £835.00 the price on the price list is ALL you pay. When you want to order a complete waterbed Please telephone (01772 452462) with your order, and a small deposit secures your bed. If it is a replacement item or accessory you require you can order them straight from our site.
• (J) approximate delivery date. Please see Item J

Item B, available space in your room governs this, don't go to small but allow for a little clearance on each side.

Item C, How do I choose a mattress? Putting it briefly, the water does the supporting and the fibre layers control the water movement. More layers of fibre, means less water movement. They all offer superb and adjustable support controlled by the amount of water put in the mattress.
Comparison of mattress types (Type 1,2,3,4 and 5) to each other. This guide (because there are no hard and fast rules) is based on 1000s of sales according to our customers preferences over the last 20+ years, and our knowledge as Waterbed specialists. Check below to see which would suit you.

• Type 1 is ideal for children, single people and couples who do not mind the gentle water movement. Provides total and even support, optimum comfort, keeps the neck, shoulders, arms, back, hips and leg joints most flexible.
  Type 2 is ideal for single people and couples who want less movement than type 1, but still want some water movment. Provides total and even support, optimum comfort, keeps the joints flexible.
  Type 3 is made for couples who want a tactful balance between the 5 types of mattress, provides total and even support, optimum comfort, keeps the joints nicely flexible.
  Type 4 is ideal for couples who want slightly less water movement than type 3, but still require total and even support, optimum comfort.
  Type 5 is ideal for couples who want virtually no movement at all, total and even support, and optimum comfort.

Item D. Only the highest quality wood stains, paints, upholstery materials (to comply with BS5852 fire and safety test). The Dralon and Vinyl also conforms to BS5690 test (severe domestic upholstery use), All our pine is Kiln dried. See "Buying Guide" link top right, then Choice of Wood stains.

Item E Except for the Parisienne divan surround, all our beds are available with drawers.

Item F Temperature, all our beds include a heater pad and thermostat controller, (CE approved) we set to a cosy setting, (in itself very therapeutic) and is easily adjustable anytime,

Item G Hardness and Softness:- Can you adjust your present bed? ALL the types of waterbed mattresses can be adjusted to suit at any time quickly and easily by the addition or removal of water, it is virtually impossible to purchase a waterbed that will not be hard or soft or comfortable enough. Compared to other mattresses, it will ALWAYS retain the superior support and comfort expected from a waterbed. Just tell us how you would like it! or you can adjust it yourself.

Item H A small deposit secures; by cheque, debit card, or credit card.

Item J For complete waterbeds Please telephone with your order, delivery requirements can vary. For all other items we can supply them from stock.

In relation to water mattress stability (see below), retailers use different terms that mean the same thing, e.g. In the Type 3 column Motionless & Stable, are the same type, we have made it easier to choose by placing some popular terms into there respective types:-