Can You Put a Regular Mattress in a Waterbed?

The charm of the water mattress is lost and you are left with a pedestal. Transforming this pedestal into a more traditional bed is possible with a few options to consider.

Commercial

Certain sizes of water bed pedestals will fit mattresses off a showroom floor. The standard double mattress fits a super-single platform, and a California king mattress fits a king-size platform.

Custom

Custom sized mattresses are available to order at outlets around the country. Measure the inside of the platform opening to give correct sizing information.

Feather or Foam

Using heavy cotton material, you can sew a mattress for your pedestal. Treated feathers or foam rubber balls are used to stuff homemade mattresses.

Sponge

Industrial grade sponge can be ordered to size to create a mattress. The sponge is usually covered with heavy plastic or thick cotton material.

Inflatable

Inflatable mattresses are available at all sporting goods stores in various sizes. They can be blown up to fit the opening in the pedestal.

References

• Mattress Overview