Step by step photo tutorial shows you how to make a diy headboard for any size bed.
Old door headboard and footboard.
For a twin bed use four doors.
For a king use.
However even beginners can find something that they can tackle in a few hours.
After building the frame the next step was painting.
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Since these are headboards that are pressed against a wall i only painted the front facing side which was much easier and a big time saver because i could just lay it on the ground and paint one side.
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The hinges hold the doors together as you cut them to make the separate headboard and footboard panels.
I painted the entire queen headboard black.
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Add hangers like old keys or old drawer pulls to make it functional and give it a really festive look.
Once you have done that you are ready for a second coat.
Use a topcoat if you feel like it s necessary or to give the headboard a bit of shine.
I used bi fold doors that i found for a few dollars a piece at my local restore but you can use any size door to create a one of a kind headboard for your bedroom.
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This headboard looks complicated it s not.
This is an easy diy project that can be completed using basic shop tools and basic wood working skills.
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How to hang the diy headboard.
However if you d like to attach the headboard to your bed frame add 2x4s to the door.
When using prepackaged bifold doors to make a headboard look for solid wood construction and doors that already have hinges on them.
I love the red paint and you could decorate it any way that you wanted with pictures wooden decorations or anything else.
These instructions are for a full or queen size bed.
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