How to Make a Headboard: 12 Steps (with Pictures)

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How to Make a Headboard: 12 Steps (with Pictures)
How to Make a Headboard: 12 Steps (with Pictures)

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Want a stylish, handcrafted headboard to support your head when napping in bed? Store-bought headboards are good, but they are always expensive and look very generic. If you want something a little more affordable - something that shines as much as your style - making your headboard yourself might be the best option. Once you have an idea of what you want, building a headboard is not a difficult thing. Read on to learn how!

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Gather the materials

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Step 1. Choose the wood you will use for the base of the headboard

Most headboards are constructed of wood, so your first step is to find a piece of wood large enough that you can model it into a headboard. Check your bed to see if the wood you choose is at least as wide as it is, headboards that match the width of the bed look better. Here are some suggestions of woods you can use:

  • Any plywood board. No need to spend a lot as it will cover you anyway.
  • An old or new door. If you are going to buy a new door, look for a semi-hollow door, as they are cheaper and less heavy.
  • A metal plate. Could any corrugated steel tile be cut to an elegant pattern?
  • Some reused shutters. They add texture and, if the shutters are in good condition, a cozy vintage look.
  • A blackboard. Perfect for those who enjoy writing and drawing, this gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "playing in bed".
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Step 2. Create a fake headboard if you don't have the right types of materials

Who says a headboard has to be a wooden board with some inner base and covered with fabric? A headboard can be made of many things, even if it isn't a "real" headboard. Use your imagination:

  • Paint or use a sticker to make your headboard. The result won't be a real headboard, but you can do a lot for a little while.
  • Use a piece of salvaged wood to stand above your bed. A piece of old demolition wood can grace your room just like a headboard would.
  • Cut a fabric in the shape of a headboard. Again, we're not talking about a real headboard, but a decorative one.
  • Turn a mirror or large painting into a headboard. Mirrors are great for giving the feeling of a bigger room. The paintings reveal their artistic side. Both can be a suitable headboard.
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Step 3. Cut the wood or other headboard material to the dimensions that fit your bed

While some headboards may be wider than the bed, most of them fit exactly the width of the bed. Measure how wide your bed is and mark these measurements on the headboard material. Cut the material following these measurements.

  • If you are buying plywood or a door from a specialty store, you can ask them to make the cuts before delivery.
  • Remember to be careful with the cut. Removing it is easy, but nothing can be replaced. When in doubt, sin for excess.
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Step 4. Cut a padding for your headboard

You'll want your headboard to be soft and pleasant, not rock-hard. To get that softness on your headboard, you'll need some padding. Spread the quilt over the headboard and draw a line around the edges of the headboard. Cut so that it fits snugly over the headboard.

  • Foam is the best option, but it can be expensive. Since foam is a petroleum-based product, its price fluctuates with the price of fuel.
  • Use egg carton foam as a cheaper option. Egg carton foam can cost less than R$50. Two eggshell foams, placed one on top of the other, give a smooth surface.
  • You can also use polyester quilting. The polyester quilting has elasticity and softness, making it a great material for your project.
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Step 5. Cut the padding to make it slightly longer than the edges of your headboard

Since you're going to staple the padding to the back of the headboard, you'll need it to be big enough to reach behind it.

Method 2 of 2: Assembling Your Headboard

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Step 1. If you are going to make a headland with tufted buttons, create the holes first

Headboards with buttons leave a wonderful texture and look very nice, especially if the fabric you are using is monochromatic.

  • For now, drill 1/4-inch holes in the headboard, across the entire area of the base material. The buttons, which will give the tufted effect, will be fitted into these holes.
  • You can use several different patterns when drilling holes. The buttons can be spaced symmetrically underneath each other in a grid pattern, or they can be spaced diagonally. Choose the pattern that suits you best.
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Step 2. Use spray glue to attach the padding to the back of the headboard

Make sure the glue you use works with the type of quilting you purchased. Glues are very sticky and a little toxic, so make sure you only apply it over the pad and mask while applying. (Open all windows is a great idea; working in an open garage might be an even better idea).

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Step 3. Pull the pad over the base from the front of the headboard and staple it over the back of the headboard

A manual stapler or an electric stapler will work just fine here.

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Step 4. Iron any dents in the headboard fabric

Run a little steam on the fabric before wrapping it around the headboard. Many people forget to do this, giving the fabric a less professional look. Once you're done, open your fabric with the right side facing the floor and place the headboard frame on top, quilted side down.

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Step 5. Align the fabric pattern with the headboard and start stapling the fabric to the back of the headboard

This is a crucial step, so take it easy. Keep the following in mind:

  • Use sergeant and vise staples to keep the fabric pattern aligned with the center of the headboard. Staple it once or twice and then check to see if the fabric pattern looks good by turning the headboard up.
  • Make the fabric as taut as possible. Staple well and staple a lot. Since no one will be able to see the hairpins on the back of the headboard, you can fearlessly exaggerate.
  • Watch out for corners and rounded parts. Stretch the fabric well, especially over curved parts and corners.
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Step 6. Snap the buttons through the holes for a tufted tufted look

Through the back of the headboard, thread a large needle through the various holes for the buttons. From the other side of the headboard, locate the needle. Secure the buttons with a strong, thick thread and thread the thread through another needle. Using the first needle as a guide, thread the needle with the thread through the hole in the headboard. Pull the button down to create the tufted effect; staple the thread to the back of the headboard several times until it is secure.

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Step 7. Attach the headboard to the wall

It's almost done now. There are several ways to attach a headboard to the wall. Here are some of your options:

  • Place the headboard between the bed and the wall and let the two hold the headboard. That is, no support will be needed; simple and safe if your headboard is high enough to touch the floor.
  • Use a bedside stand. They are made of two long, flat metal pieces, each with a male-female fitting. Attach one piece to the wall, the other to the back of the headboard. The slots fit together perfectly, keeping the headboard securely elevated.
  • Use fixed wall brackets. Weaker than headboard brackets, but much cheaper, these fixed wall brackets have teeth that fit the base into the wall. Instead of a long, flat bar, they are small pieces of metal.

Tips

  • Anything can be turned into a headboard: a wooden fence, a garden gate, demolition wood, shelves, chair back or even tree branches for a rustic look.
  • Paint your headboard in any color you like or varnish to match the rest of your decor.
  • Wood glue will give your headboard more durability.
  • Use fabrics with colors that match your bedroom to make everything prettier.

Notices

  • Wear protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, etc.
  • Always follow the factory instructions for the products.

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