DIY Plywood Headboards
A strong headboard makes an impressive focal element in any bedroom. A simple piece of plywood is all you need to create a basic headboard. Purchasing a headboard can be expensive because you usually need to buy rails and a footboard as well. You can create your own headboard with basic tools and minimal woodworking skill. Take the basic headboard and kick up the design by painting a mural on it or covering it with a pretty fabric. You'll need a helper when it's time to install the finished headboard. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Measuring tape
- Plywood
- Saw
- Hand sander
- Flat brackets
- Screwdriver
- Screws
- Drill with bits
Instructions
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Measure the length and width of the mattress. Write the measurements down and determine how high you want the headboard to rise above the mattress.
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Measure the plywood and note the measurements for the length and the height of the headboard.
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Cut the piece with a table saw or circular saw.
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Sand the cut edges with a hand sander.
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Hold the cut piece against the wall where you want the finished headboard to be. Make a mark with a pencil on either side of the bed just under the headboard. Measure from the mark down to the floor for the leg height.
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Measure on the leftover plywood two pieces that are the right height for the legs and 4 inches wide. Cut two of these pieces with the saw.
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Sand the cut edges of the legs with a hand sander.
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Place the front of the headboard face down and line up the legs with the bottom edges of the plywood.
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Place two flat brackets over each of the seams and attach the brackets with one screw into each side of the seam.
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Sand, paint or stain as desired.
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Have someone hold the headboard in place at the designated site. Screw the headboard directly into the wall, or attach mounting brackets to the back.
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