Reclaimed-Wood Headboard, Queen Size
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Dimensions
Dimensions:
Dimensions:
57 1/4" x 65 1/2" Materials and Tools
Shopping List:
2 – 1×2 – 8′ Length
7 – 1×3 – 8′ Length
4 - 1×4 – 10′ Length
1 – 1×4 – 6′ Length
1 – 1×6 – 16′ Length
1 – 2×4 – 8′ or Stud Length
1 1/4 inch screws
2 inch screws
1 1/4 inch finish nails
2 inch finish nails
1 1/4 inch pocket hole screws
2 1/2 inch pocket hole screws
wood glue
wood filler
120 grit sandpaper
primer
wood conditioner
paint
Tools:
measuring tape
square
pencil
hammer
safety glasses
hearing protection
drill
circular saw
sander
Cut List
Cut List:
6 - 1×3 @ 55″ (Fronts and backs of Legs)
2 – 1×2 @ 55″ (Inside of Legs)
5 – 1×4 @ 60″ (Panel Pieces)
3 – 1×6 @ 60″ (Panel Pieces)
4 – 1×4 @ 58″ (Panel Trim, Front and Back)
1 – 1×3 @ 64 1/2″ (Top Trim)
1 – 2×4 @ 65 1/2″ (Top of Headboard)
General Instructions
Work on a clean level surface. Use necessary safety precautions. Measure and cut your boards to fit your piece – measurements given are for a perfect build, and you may find your headboard off a tiny bit. So on the trim and top pieces, measure to fit, using the given cut list as a approximate measurement. Use glue and check for square after each step.
Step 1
Legs. Begin building the legs by fastening the 1×2 middle piece to the 1×3 front leg piece, as shown above. To hide your nail holes, fasten for the 1×2 board into the back side of the 1×3 board. Keep outside edges flush.
Step 2
Panel Pieces. Starting on the top, fasten the panel pieces as shown above. The red pieces are 1×4 boards, the blue are 1×6 boards. Use 1 1/4″ nails and glue. Check for square. Hide your nail holes as you did in step 1.
Step 3
Back of Legs. Use 2″ nails and glue to fasten the back of the legs in place. Fasten to the panel pieces and the middle leg piece. Keep outside edges flush.
Step 4
Trim Pieces. Start by fastening the front trim pieces by using 1 1/4″ nails and nailing through the back into the back edge of the front trim. This will hide your nail holes. Then fasten the back trim in place using 2″ nails and glue.
Step 5
Legs Sides. Keeping outside edges flush, fasten the outer leg piece in place. Use 2″ nails and glue.
Step 6
Top Trim. As shown above, measure and cut your top trim piece. The distance will be the overall width of the headboard at this step. Keeping the top trim flush with the outer leg and the front of the headboard, use 2″ nails and glue to fasten in place.
Step 7
Top of Headboard. Cut the top of the headboard piece 1″ longer than the trim piece from step 6. Mark 1/2″ in from all sides. Center on top of the headboard and fasten in place with glue and 2″ nails.
Step 8
Finishing. Fill any visible nail holes with wood filler and sand and finish as desired. A bed frame can be attached by drilling holes in the fronts of the legs, and using bolts and nuts inserted in the slots open in the insides of the legs.
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I think I might have some
I think I might have some ideas on how to achieve that finish. Distressing the wood is great, and glaze is a MUST but you might want to look into a product called texture putty. It's a lacquer based product that you can apply any number of ways, but you can get that 150 year old weathered look in about 25 minutes. Just apply it over your stained wood, and manipulate it how you need before it dries. Then apply glaze and a clear coat for the sheen you want, and viola! You have a finished piece just like what they have here.
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Love the blog. I've bookmarked your website in my bookmarks to read tomorrow.
posted by Garden Grove WordPress (not verified) | on Thu, 2012-07-19 11:18
It seems that it is easy to
It seems that it is easy to do it. Maybe I will try to make it after we will finish painting the walls. Right now my wife is searching for the ideal paint color.
Oh, I think this maybe my
Oh, I think this maybe my first project. I need to practice with our nail gun (my husband says it jams up with shorter nails, so I'm gonna test it out). We are in desperate need of a headboard.
Could you post a cut list to make this as a King? :)
Wow this is a great project!
Wow this is a great project! I just found your site a few days ago, and you are amazing! I have been wanting a headboard for my bed for a while, and this is perfect. Any chance you will be posting plans for a king-size bed?
I would also love plans for a
I would also love plans for a king.
King Me Please!
King Me Please!
anyone else eyeing the
anyone else eyeing the nightstand???
I need plans for a King sized
I need plans for a King sized too please! :)
looks very impressive!
looks very impressive!
I would love the cut list for
I would love the cut list for a king also. This WILL be my first project from your site!
I love this one! I'm not
I love this one! I'm not quite sure my husband and I are ready for the Farmhouse bed (I love it, but we've never built a THING in our lives!), I think this would be a great first project. I'd love the plans for a king please!
Hi! This is my first comment
Hi! This is my first comment on your blog, but I have been lurking for at least a month! This will (hopefully) be my first project from here. I just broke down and bought a pneumatic nailer to finish some trim in our bathroom and I am ready to ROCK the Mason headboard. Could you please, please make the adjustments for a king size? (My husband will thank you - he's 6'5" and can't stand footboards!!!
I would love the King Plans
I would love the King Plans also...we have been needing a headboard badly!!!!
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Rustic Headboard
I just found you blog and I am a huge fan! I have been without a headboard for years and would love to give this a shot. I too would love to have the King Plans if possible.
Thank you for sharing all your wonderful ideas.
Love this! How about a cut
Love this! How about a cut list for Twin size.
Love the plans and would love
Love the plans and would love to have a king size plans!
Thank you for all the plans and the time you spend! They are great!
My brother in law has a barn
My brother in law has a barn on his property that is falling down- he told me to 'have at' the boards, and I think they'll be perfect for this project! (In a King size, if you could!) Thanks!
This is wonderful! Will you
This is wonderful! Will you please post for a king size please?
This will be my first project
This will be my first project too! I'm going to make a turquoise one, but I need king plans. I promise I'll put up pictures.
KING ME PLEASE!
My hubby and I want to build
My hubby and I want to build this ASAP - love it! Need a king size please - so excited!
OK...I"m in too! King size!
OK...I"m in too! King size!
we know your super busy but
we know your super busy but would love the king size directions we just bought a new bed cal king and have been eyeing some of your bed frame plans cant decide what to make but we definately need the king size directions!!!!
I love your site. I'm going
I love your site. I'm going to do a full. For King Size, all you need to do is extend the length of the panel boards.
Oh PLEASE modify for a Full
Oh PLEASE modify for a Full size bed!! Thank you for all the wonderfull plans!!
I'd love it in a full size as
I'd love it in a full size as well... PERFECT for my new guest room!
Thanks so much for the king
Thanks so much for the king size plans. I'm hoping to talk my husband into making this. I'll post pictures if we do. :)
I love this! I think I am
I love this! I think I am going to build it for our guest bedroom. Thank you so much for the plans!
How would you modify this so
How would you modify this so you can use fabric on the inside?
I've got this all put
I've got this all put together and it looks NOTHING like the gorgeous finished product! It seriously must ALL be in the finishing. {pushing up sleeves and diving in!}
I love this headboard! I am a
I love this headboard! I am a little confused(it doesn't take much :)). With this:
6 - 1x3 @ 55" (Fronts and backs of Legs
I only count needing 4 what are the other 2 for or am I just missing something?
Rebecca, thanks. The third
Rebecca, thanks. The third leg piece goes on the sides. Ana
Lol Thanks Ana! That is a
Lol Thanks Ana! That is a total DUH! moment for me!
Great plans Ana! I have never
Great plans Ana! I have never built anything before, but this was definitely doable for me by myself. My husband taught me how to use the circular saw and then took a nap. By the time he woke up, I was nailing in the last board! Can't wait to finish it.
I am building this now and
I am building this now and the only power tool I am using is a sander! I decided that I don't have to wait until I can afford a mitre saw and pneumatic nailer to get building :)
Will email pics once I'm finished!
How would you make this into
How would you make this into a bed with side rails and a footboard? I was also looking at how you attached the bedrails on other beds and will a couple of screws hold up well for some... bedroom activity?
To get the pottery barn look,
To get the pottery barn look, I used a mahogany gel stain. This was easy because you can apply it as light/dark as you want and wipe off. If you go darker in the cracks, creases, etc, it makes it very easy to achieve the same look. A few coats of a semi-gloss polycrylic and it looks great!
I found your site through a
I found your site through a post on Wedding Bee (http://www.weddingbee.com/2010/08/06/remodel-before-and-after/) where they showed a table and bed they made. This site is amazing, can't wait to try some of these projects!
The link for the King bed is
The link for the King bed is no longer available. My Girlfriend and I want to build it together. (one for each of us) Is there another place to find the shopping list and cut list?
I just finished the console table. Thank You!!!
Crystal, here is the link
Crystal, here is the link http://ana-white.com/2010/03/plans-reclaimed-wood-look-headboard-king-si... Sorry about the dead end page :( The move has been quite painful.
I just finished making this
I just finished making this headboard and I am in love! I posted on your facebook also with a picture.....just wanted to say I made a rookie mistake and cut all my boards first so my panel pieces came a bit short and there is a gap.....so I'll remember that for my next project!
Hi Ana! Love your plans! I'm
Hi Ana! Love your plans! I'm so glad I found your site. I just finished this headboard. Please let me know what you think!?
THanks! - Amanda
http://www.thepennyparlor.com/2010/09/diy-pottery-barn-mason-headboard.html
Ana- I love your site! Can
Ana-
I love your site! Can you please advise what measurements would be needed to make this headboard in a twin size? My 3 year old daughter is ready for a big girl bed and I would love to make it for her, I didn't see any information for this in twin, only queen and king size. Thank you so much, your site is so inspiring!
-Karrie
Hi Katie, try this
Hi Katie, try this http://ana-white.com/2010/03/plans-reclaimed-wood-headboard-full-and.html
This is awsome! I found out
This is awsome!
I found out about your site yesterday and buit this headboard after work. I finished assembling it arond 10h30pm and all thats left is the sanding and staining.
I used the ruff lumber since is was WAY cheaper and look alot more like reclaimed wood. It did take me a long time to choose the wood since most of the ruff lumber is crooked or too ruff. The outcome looks nice. I will post picture later.
Are most using ruff lumber or planks?
Hello! I'm having so much
Hello! I'm having so much fun with your site! I'm wondering if you have plans for a twin available? I'd love for my husband to make 2 of these for our daughters since they'll be sharing a room soon. Thanks for your generous spirit!
posted by Lori @ Building our nest (not verified) | on Wed, 2010-11-03 12:57
I love it and and am so
I love it and and am so inspired for my first project. Any thoughts on how to add a footboard?
Just an FYI to everyone here
Just an FYI to everyone here - these measurements are off... which is kind of a big deal when you're using reclaimed wood and you can't just get more.
Anyway, it's got the two top pieces measured at 64.5 inches and 65.5 inches. However, the panel pieces are 60" plus 2" on either side, plus an additional 3/4" if not an inch with the leg "caps". That brings the total width to 65.5" if not 66"... longer than the two top pieces are.
I don't know how to contact the author - but she really needs to know. I'm going to have to do some ripping now (since my leg pieces on the inside are a different type of wood) in order to cover it. Only had one 2x4 in the same wood... so I'm going to have to make it work somehow. Anyway, good luck! Other than that, it looks really good.
The same exact way... just
The same exact way... just make everything shorter (top to bottom). The widths would all apply as well (although you should look at my other comment because the measurements on this are slightly off.)
I would love for you to do
I would love for you to do plans for the end table and dresser that match this headboard.
Almost finished - I modified
Almost finished - I modified the plans a bit for vertical slats instead of horizontal ones. Sanding has been completed and we will stain it in the next few days. Thanks for the plans - here's a picture of it so far..
Seems that you built it
Seems that you built it wrong. The horizontal panels pieces are 60" (correct) but the legs are built using a 1x2 sandwiched between 1x3s. The horizontal pieces butt up to the 1x2s on the ends for a total width of approx 63" (60" + 1 1/2" for each 1x2). Then you add the additional 1x3s to the outside for an additional 1 1/2" (3/4" thick each). The brings your total width of the headboard panel to 64 1/2". That is exactly what Ana says in her instructions. Maybe the lumber you were using was actual size and not 'nominal'??
My second project from Ana!
My second project from Ana! It turned out fabulous - I used these exact plans for the queen, followed them to the T, and didn't experience any of the issues someone mentioned above. Everyone is super-impressed that I built it myself...and saving $700 by making it myself makes my husband happy!
I have been searching for a
I have been searching for a headboard for our queen bed for a LONG time. This is perfect, I am so happy to find it. We are doing ours in yellow. Thanks so much for sharing!
I wish I had known of this
I wish I had known of this site before I built my own version of this headboard for our King bed. I made mine to just hang on the wall behind our bed, with no legs or attachments to the bed frame itself. I measured the bed and took it from there. I bought wood from a pallet recycler, and so the wood was rough with saw marks, and it was authentically beat up. When it wasn't I hit it with a belt sander, hammer and anything else I had. I sanded it just enough to keep from getting splinters, stained/polyurethane in one step and hung it on the wall. It is identical to the one in the catalog with the trim on top. My wife loves it and I didn't spend $800.
I built one & shared the
I built one & shared the photo in the flickr pool. Thanks, Ana! We love it! http://www.flickr.com/photos/55927330@N07/5179152390/in/pool-knockoffwoo...
Can I use screws in this
Can I use screws in this project? I do not have nor can I afford a nail gun :( Please let me know.
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posted by Weathered Finish Mason Headboard — Ana White (not verified) | on Fri, 2011-01-07 22:37
Hi Ana, My daughter turned
Hi Ana,
My daughter turned me on to your site a few months ago. She talked me into getting her and her a husband a Kreg Jig for Christmas. (never even heard of one) I'm going to attempt this today, got my wood and had it cut last night. I'll upload a picture of it when I'm done. Thanks so much for sharing your plans!!!
Absolutely! Screws are just
Absolutely! Screws are just harder to hide. What you might consider is finish nails and a hammer for the front to hide your screws. Of course, if you are painting, this won't matter, as wood filler takes paint well.
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posted by In The Name of Late-Night Reading | Enduring Charm (not verified) | on Sun, 2011-01-16 14:05
I made this scaled down to
I made this scaled down to fit a full size bed. Awesome, easy to follow plan. I did use screws, Cabinet or trim head. I added a runner to the back to help stabilize and prevent shifting of the planks.
Here is the finished product.
Here is the finished product. Being my first project, I was happy with the results and learned a few things along the way. First, don't buy cheap wood! Unfortunately, I did and ended up having to paint it instead of staining it like I wanted. Also, measure twice, cut once. My boards were a little warped, so I used some of the left over pieces and attached them to the back with screws so it drew in the boards to make them straighter. Thanks Ana!. Now I'm on to the next project.https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=7b9675a5d5&view=att&th=12dbed3b54e511cc&attid=0.1&disp=inline&zw
This may seem like a silly
This may seem like a silly question, but I am having a hard time determining how you would prevent hitting where you have blind nailed when adding the outer pieces and trim, did you mark the places you nailed to avoid this?
Seems I did. I didn't buy
Seems I did. I didn't buy 1*2's. I ripped them myself out of old barn wood.
So, while I was wrong, I was also right. Someone who actually builds according to the numbers written in the instructions will have a problem. Someone who buys "1x2"s from Home Depot will be fine since it's not actually 1"x2" inches.
Maybe just some clarification would be helpful. Or, not being an idiot and actually doing the math yourself before you rip down all your barnwood :)
Had a great time building
Had a great time building this, but I made mine just a touch taller because I want to build the storage bed next, and I was afraid that the 55" height just wouldn't be enough. Also used the stain "gunstock" probably wouldn't do that again, but I don't hate it.http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=7678115&l=88c74166d8&id=689151336
thanks for the plans! I'm
thanks for the plans! I'm going to be making something similar but with the look of rustic mountain laurel handrail.
posted by Wood Railing (not verified) | on Sun, 2011-02-06 08:36
I had such a wonderful time
I had such a wonderful time making this headboard! It went together so nicely I built two of your bedside tables to match prior to staining. Thank you so much for making my room look like a bedroom! It seems that our 3 kids have the most beautiful rooms ever. Now, thanks to you, my husband and I can have our dream room too. The best part is I can do it with out spending a fortune!
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posted by Mason Headboard and Apothecary Console — Ana White (not verified) | on Wed, 2011-02-09 23:47
My husband and put this
My husband and put this headboard together without too much trouble. We did put a brace across the back to help with some not so straight boards. It was a fun project to do together. Thanks. Love your site.
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I want this paint!
Ana, I made one of these headboards and it turned our great!
Now I want to make another and paint it this gorgeous turquoise color seen in the photo above.
What brand and color of paint is this?
Thanks!
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paint
all the details for the turquoise finish i used can be found at my blog http://deepthoughtsbycynthia.blogspot.com/2010/05/handmade-headboard.html
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Hurrah! Finally I got a weblog from where I be capable of in fact obtain useful facts regarding my study and knowledge.
posted by building your own home for dummies (not verified) | on Sun, 2012-07-08 11:06
where do I need screws and a kreg jig?
Reading through the instructions, I am not seeing where I need a kreg jig. I don't have one, and would prefer not to buy one if I don't need it. Each step just tells to use nails and glue?...
What amazing paint color did you use for that gorgeous turquoise
Hi Ana!
What paint type/color did you use? My husband just built the headboard yesterday morning, and we can't wait to get it painted! Thanks so much!
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Perfect Headboard!
I love this project plan. It is such a beautiful style and the color is great! I can't wait to build it.
Love2Create
posted by love2create | on Thu, 2011-05-19 22:14
wow!
We've never built anything before. We also haven't had a headboard in years. So we figured it was time to do both! The plans were great. The only problems we had were a couple of our boards weren't straight (a good lesson for next time) Thanks so much for sharing this!
Where do the pocket screws get used?
i don't see any reference to screws in the plan steps or illustrations. why do you use them?
When do you use Kreg Jig and Screws?
I have all the wood cut and laid it all out - it looks great. I bought all the screws, nails and Kreg Jig but looking through the instructions it always says to use nails. When do you use the screws? And where do you use the Kreg jig?
What color and brand paint is
What color and brand paint is the green headboard? It's such a nice color! I want to paint a cabinet the same shade.
Warped boards
Someone commented that they needed to put a board on the back of the head board to help straighten out the warped boards. One way to help avoid this problem is by buying T&G (tongue and groove) boards. This allowes the boards to be locked together, preventing them from warping to badly as they age. T&G doesnt generally cost much more than plain cut lumber and is very helpful in these types of projects.
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Making a King
If you need to build this for a king, the conversion is pretty easy.
A king is 16 inches wider than a queen. On any dimensions that run horizontally, add 16 inches.
posted by claydowling | on Sat, 2011-11-19 15:46
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This will be my next project.
This will be my next project. Cant wait to get started, it is perfect! Love reading your Momplex blog. Thanks for sharing your plans.
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This will be my next project.
This will be my next project. Cant wait to get started, it is perfect! Love reading your Momplex blog. Thanks for sharing your plans.
Where is everyone finding 1x2
Where is everyone finding 1x2 and 1x3 pine? I have looked at 5 different lumber yards in Calgary and none of them carry pine in those dimensions. Fir and Maple, yes, but that's far too pricey. Any suggestions?
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Must be exporting it all
A big percentage of our lumber in the U.S. comes from Canada.
One option, and a pretty good one, is to buy No. 2 1x6 and rip it down to the width you need. Requires having a table saw though, or knowing somebody who has one.
posted by claydowling | on Fri, 2011-11-25 16:33
I also live in Alberta and
I also live in Alberta and have a very difficult time finding pine (in any size). Most lumber yards in our province have relatively inexpensive spruce in 1 x 2" and 1 x 3" sizes. Be sure to measure the actual dimensions of the wood before building, as the dimensions of lumber in the US are sometimes different than the lumber we can get in Canada. I found out the hard way that I must adjust many of the plans on this site because lumber dimensions vary in different geographic regions. For example, the spruce 1 x 2 s available in my community are only 5/8" wide, not 3/4".
Nice Post
Great blogpost at least I think so. Thank you for providing that information.
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I'm also wondering about the Kreg Jig and Screws?
I'm new to all this and hoping to do this as a first project. Like some others, I read thru the plans and didn't see mention of the Kreg/screws. Are they for making it attachable to a bedframe? Thanks in advance for the clarification!
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