Mattress Fix Help

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Without naming names, the child on the lower bunk has swiss cheesed the bottom of the top bunk mattress with fist sized holes. I can now see the coils inside the top mattress. The mattress is 2 years old and in great condition, except for the now ragged bottom.

I would like to repair or cover the bottom (with something non pokable - my new made up word) but am not sure how to go about it. Any ideas?

[hlke]

What holds the top bunk mattress in place? If it wouldn't make the mattress too firm, you could try a 1/4 think piece of plywood cut to size. You can cover the plywood with fabric to make it prettier.

[eratmama]

Yup--hlke suggested exactly what I would have. Even just paint the plywood. I had a piece of plywood under my twin bed growing up and it never bothered me.

[Deleted]

There are slats under the mattress that screw into the side rails. Maybe I could have the plywood cut to fit between the slats?

[Duchess1]

Plywood will work but for a quick fix... burlap. Staple it right on up there. You can even make it extra stiff with starch. Actually,most fabrics stiffened with starch will work. Maybe pick a pattern the puncher will enjoy looking at?

[hlke]

I'd just put the plywood so it's resting on top of the slats. But I like Duchess' fabric idea too!