A waterbed or water mattress is a bed or mattress filled with water. That's it - plain and simple.
Hard-Sided Waterbed
What is a a hard-sided waterbed? What separates it from a soft-sided waterbed? The inexperienced consumer might raise this question immediately when a sales person is trying to offer advice about waterbeds.
A hard-sided waterbed consists of a water-containing mattress inside a rectangular frame of wood resting on a plywood deck that sits on a foundation or platform. Foundations or waterbed platforms may incorporate drawer systems underneath for extra storage. HArd-Sided waterbed frames may be more decorative, offering elaborate headboards or tall posts. These can fit "naturally" into the existing design of a bedroom.
A resource for people with Interest in Waterbeds
- Quality Waterbeds dot com
A waterbed mattress has reinforced corners and usually comes with a five year manufacturers warranty and twelve months supply of conditioner.