How To Select The Right Futon

Futons can double as couches, and originated in Asia. They are very popular now in the USA. If you are interested in buying one, then you must first decide it you plan to use it as a bed, a couch, or maybe even both. Here’s five quick tips to buying the right one for you:

1) Get a futon with a mattress with a minimum thickness of six inches. Anything less won’t be comfortable.

2) If you don’t plan on rolling it up, buy the heaviest mattress possible. An all cotton mattress works well. If you do plan on moving it around, get one made with cotton and foam. A cotton/polyester one is even lighter.

3) Try it out first. Don’t be afraid to lay down and spread out to make sure its comfortable enough for you.

4) Make sure the frame has at least five years on the warranty, and is made from southern yellow pine.

5) Decide if you prefer a trifold or a bifold. A bifold is folded once and provides more seat room.

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Do futons sleep okay for everynight?

I'm looking into getting a futon to sleep on everynight.
I've found one at walmart, the only thing I would like to know
is will it sleep better, then a mattress on the floor?
Are they comfortable?

You will most likely be better off on the floor, unless the futon has a real good solid base to support a mattress.

do you have to buy special bedding for futons?

also..is there a queen sized futon?
wheres the cheapest place to buy a futon?
any other information needed when buying a futon?
thanks:D
could i put queen sized sheets for a normal bed on a futon?
thats not what i was asking…

Hi, Yes there are queen size futons and you just use regular sheets on them. Here is some info you might find helpful http://www.bestratedmattresses.com/futon-mattress.html Hope this helps.

How do I stop my futon mattress from slipping?

When my futon mattress is in the couch position it gradually slips off the frame. Nowadays futon frames have these brackets built into the frames to stop the slipping. Barring drilling brackets into the frame, what can I do? Thanks.

Put industrial strength velco on the mattress and the frame. Remove the mattress and apply firm pressure at least overnight - and consider throwing in a couple whip stitches to hold the velco to the mattress.