UK size mattress in NA

September 24, 2007 2:41 PM

Where can I get a UK-sized twin (single) mattress? Vancouver B.C. preferably but I'll take an online order as well.

I recently bought an antique twin (single) bed for my 2 yr old son. The bed originated in england and has the UK size (36x76 in) rather than the NA sizing (39x76).

posted by kaefer to home & garden (2 comments total)

IKEA might be an option. I've no idea if they carry different than standard NA sizes but it's at least worth going over with a tape meauser. It looks like they've got one in Richmond which didn't seem too far.

If nothing seems suitable there you could cut a foam mattress to size. Searching will bring up information on people who've made their own memory foam mattresses so I think it's definitely possible to make one yourself.
posted by 6550 at 3:50 PM on September 24, 2007

Surplus Herbys in Kamloops will cut foam mattresses to any size you want. I don't see the foam shop in their online store but they have an 800 number.

If you can't find a foam place to do the cutting the best DIY way to cut thick foam is with an electric bread knife.
posted by Mitheral at 6:41 PM on September 24, 2007