How to Make a Headboard From Old Doors
Headboards are a dramatic focal point in your bedroom. Building a one-of-a-kind headboard from old doors is a creative way to spend a weekend. Browse flea markets and salvage yards for beautiful doors of walnut or oak. If the door looks shabby, a little paint stripper and elbow grease can restore its beauty. If the wood isn't attractive, consider painting the doors a bright color or stencil on a decorative pattern. When you're done, you'll have a cool bedroom backdrop without breaking your budget. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Sand any damaged wood on your doors with sandpaper. For a rustic design, keep the wood natural, and apply one coat of sealant. This will protect the wood from scratches while allowing the natural grain to shine through.
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Depending upon your design, mount the headboard vertically for height or horizontally for a large headboard, such as for a king-sized bed. Make sure the headboard is long enough to cover the back of the bed.
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To mount, mark on the wall where you want the headboard to rest. A simple tip is to measure the height of the headboard and place a mark 10 to 12 inches down from the top of the board. This will be the ideal spot to place the mounting brackets.
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Mount the brackets on the marked spots using screws and a drill. For extra stability, try to mount the brackets to a stud.
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Mount the other two brackets to the back of the headboard. Use a screwdriver and gently screw the brackets into the headboard to prevent the wood from splitting. Slot the headboard brackets onto the wall-mounted brackets. You'll know they are properly mounted because they will lock together.
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Tips & Warnings
For extra height in your bedroom, mount the headboard vertically behind your bead. If the headboard is not wide enough, consider mounting two headboards, side by side.
Make sure to wear a respirator when sanding old paint that could contain lead. Consider using stripper for lead-based paint.
