Are you tired of seeing always the same as your bed? Like reading sitting on your bed and you cannot because you have a header which support your back? Want to give an original touch to your bedroom at a low price? Keep reading because we tell you how to make a wooden headboard for the bed.
Instructions
- The first step is to take measurements of the bed, you should measure the width and height you want to put the header. As for the width we recommend that you leave a few more inches on both sides of the bed and thus make the header sneaks on both sides of the bed. But if you have two bedside tables, you can make the width of the header go up behind them. This way you get your bed look bigger.
- The second step is to cut wood measures you want or buy it already measures as you want a carpenter or ask for help from a friend. Wood can be the way you want: rectangular, with waves, triangular, etc. leaves it to your imagination.
- Once you have the head to the desired shape, you have to paint the headboard filler. You have to apply one or two coats of primer and sanding once dry well on all sides.
- The next step is to paint according to your taste. You can paint the table of your favorite color or a color to match the bedroom where you will put the headboard. Another way is to paint the table or applying different patterns to your liking. You can also use various shades making a foamed or applying a patina to highlight the color. When you finish painting the table, let it dry.
- Finally the head, you have to apply a satin varnish to protect it all and let it dry.
- When you have the head dry and you can hang at the desired height above your bed.
You need
- Wood
- Meter
- Pencil
- Acrylic paint
- Screws
- Drill
- Satin varnish
Advice
- Please check uses TO acrylic paint because it is easier to fix if you mess up and is easy to apply.