<p>title says it all…</p>
<p>just wondering because i found a topper on overstock that looks good, but its the same price for king size as twin size!</p>
<p>the topper is four inches thick.</p>
<p>thanks!</p>
<p>Not difficult.
- Like skinning a cow. Very sharp knife. Cut edges will however not be clean. But we were not too concern because the pad would not be seen.
- We took second topper to a quilt/upholstery shop where they used a saber/jig saw for cutting.</p>
<p>Try using an electric knife</p>
<p>We used an exacto knife.</p>
<p>awesome, thanks!</p>
<p>I used my band saw, but that may not work for everyone…</p>
<p>Use 2 big straight flat things about 6 inches apart to press it flat in the middle (2 yardsticks, 2x4’s, garden bean poles, etc.) then cut with x-acto knife or even scissors between the 2. Scissors make a jagged mess of the edge, but they were what was at hand and once the bedding is on, nobody saw.
If I ever do it again, it’s the sabre saw, for sure.</p>
<p>They do cut easily. You are going to love your purchase! I recommend getting a cover for the actual pad or getting one for the mattress because I think it helps to reduce the heat. A mattress one might be better because mine tends to shift around and it can be hard to move.</p>
<p>My mother used my electric knife to cut thick foam for pillows and it worked very well, although the edges were a little ragged. I’m sure it would work well for memory foam as well.</p>
<p>ok, one more question:</p>
<p>how do you transport the memory foam from home to college? I’m driving, so space will be at a premium. </p>
<p>can the memory foam shrink back down to its original size?</p>
<p>The cell critters don’t like to be REcompressed and do everything possible to resist you. Personally I don’t think the cells are that smart to make a choice. </p>
<p>Memory pads do not have a migratory impulse or a homing memory, thus you can ship the foam to the school rather than carry it in your car. The pads do have a certain new oder to them that is quite pronounced in an enclosed space. Some of the pads have gone through a special procedure, not to mentioned here, that make some brands smell better.</p>
<p>the pads that I have bought from Overstock have come in different density and thickness. I’d prefer the 3" and higher density.</p>
<p>Check out this site:</p>
<p>[slow</a> recovery foam mattress, queen or king size cover, latex matresses and toppers,](<a href=“http://www.foambymail.com/mattresses.html]slow”>Mattresses | Foam Factory, Inc.)</p>
<p>Just received the 2" Latex Topper and it is AWESOME. BTW - The memory foam one tends to get hot when you sleep (because you sink into it…it holds in your body heat).</p>
<p>seiclan, I’d previously purchased memory foam mattress toppers and gave them away due to the “heat up factor”. So you don’t have the same problem with the Latex topper? I need to look for that, I guess.</p>
<p>No, Latex toppers don’t sleep hot. They are wonderful!</p>
<p>Be careful with Latex toppers. I’ve known of people who have developed serious latex allergies (or discovered them) from Latex toppers.</p>
<p>My memory foam only had an odor when I opened it. After it aired out for 2 days, I’ve never noticed the smell. My mom also has one and has had the same experience as me. Maybe the more expensive ones don’t smell as much? I hope my new one won’t smell since it is a cheaper brand. I think that having a cover on it might also really helps with the odor.</p>
<p>Transporting them can be pretty difficult since they are heavy and hard to move. I plan on opening the one for my dorm about 2 weeks before I move. I will then probably try to roll it up and stick it in a box. I really don’t know what else could be done. You really need to let it open itself and air out for the 24 hours, and I would not recommend doing that in a dorm room.</p>
<p>thanks so much!</p>