Full size headboard plans

This step by step diy project is about full size headboard plans. If you want to enhance the look of your full size bed frame and make it pop up, building a nice headboard is a great way to do it. Take a look over the rest of the woodworking project, to learn more about building the corespondent full size bed platform frame.

You should always plan everything from the very beginning, in order to prevent costly mistakes and to save time. Taking into account the basic design, this headboard frame can match the style of any bed frame. Mark the cut lines on the slats before making the cuts and use a jigsaw to get the job done. If you are looking for other designs or sizes, you should check out the rest of the headboard plans.

There are a few tips that you should take into account, if you want to get a professional result. Therefore, take accurate measurements and use professional tool when making the cuts or when drilling pilot holes. Align the components at both ends and add waterproof glue to the joints, if you want to create a rigid structure. Round the exposed edges with sandpaper or by using a good router.

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Building a full size headboard

Materials

A – 2 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 42 1/4″ long FRAME
B – 4 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 57 1/2″ long, 2 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 57 1/2″ long PANEL
C – 1 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 57 1/2″ long BOTTOM TRIM
D – 2 piece of 1×4 lumber – 57 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 29″ long TRIMS
E – 2 piece of 2×4 lumber – 11 3/4″ long LEGS
F – 2 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 42 1/4″ long, 1 piece – 59″ long EXTERIOR TRIMS

4 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 10 ft
2 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 10 ft
1 piece of 2×2 lumber – 6 ft
2 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 8 ft
1 piece of 2×4 lumber – 2 ft

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses, Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Use a good miter saw to make the angle cuts
Drill pilot holes before inserting the screws

Time

One Week

Part 1: Full size bed platform bed plans
Part 2: Full size headboard plans

How to build a full size headboard

Building the headboard panel

The first step of the indoor woodworking project is to build the panel of the headboard. As you can easily notice in the diagram, we recommend you to build the supports out of 1×4 lumber. Use 1×4 and 1×6 slats to build the panel of the headboard. Lay the components on a level surface, making sure the edges are flush and there are no gaps.

Fitting the bottom trim

Next, you need to fit a piece of 2×2 lumber to the bottom of the panel. Drill pilot holes and secure it to the back legs using 2″ screws. Add glue and make sure there are no gaps between the components.

Fitting the face trims

Build the trims out of 1×4 lumber and cut both ends of the components at 45 degrees. Attach the trims to the headboard, making sure the edges are perfectly aligned. Add glue to the joints and insert 1 1/4″ finishing nails to lock the trims into place thoroughly.

Fitting the bottom supports

Next, attach 2×4 pieces of lumber to the bottom of the headboard, in order to add extra-support. Drill pilot holes through the supports and insert 2″ into the back legs.

Fitting the exterior trims

Attaching the 1×3 trims to the exterior of the headboard is one of the last steps of the woodworking project. Align the trims to the front face of the headboard, if you want to get a professional result. Add glue to the joints and use finishing nails to lock the trims into place.

Full size headboard plans

Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. In order to get a professional result, fill the holes and the gaps with wood filler and let it dry out for a few hours. Check if there are protruding screws and fix this issue, if necessary.

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