"Things to consider when buying a futon"

Repairs: If one of the bars at the bottom or on the back bend or break, you can't fix it or replace it.

Construction: The quality of construction is generally much better with wood than metal.

Mattresses: Metal futons usually come with 4" mattresses. But when you purchase a wooden futon from Earl's, you can choose from either an 8 inch foam or coil mattress. One of our manufacturers also offers an 8 inch mattress that is covered with different fabrics and with optional throw pillows.***If you choose the 8 inch mattress(foam or coil), you could purchase a zip-up mattress cover but these can be difficult to remove and replace when cleaning. Some covers are dry clean ONLY. Instead, Earl's suggests buying a nice Full Size fitted sheet and a couple of throw pillows to dress up your futon.