Hard Sided Waterbeds

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 waterbed mattress has reinforced corners and usually comes with a five year manufacturers warranty and twelve months supply of conditioner.