Water Beds

Water beds have come a long way. Far from the crudely designed beds of the past, beds today have new designs and more user-friendly features.

Soft-side water beds have a quilted shell that makes them look much like regular innerspring mattresses. The center usually consists of water-filled cylinders.

Hard-side water beds rely on the bed frame to keep the bladder-style mattress in shape.

Without a padded cover, traditional water beds must be used with a heater because in a cool room, cooler temperature water will draw heat from your body, causing a chilly sensation.

The vinyl covering should be at least 20 millimeters thick; check to see if sturdy patch kits are available. The bed should also have a liner in case of rupture. Baffles, cylinders, and anti-wave devices control the amount of movement.

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