I made this Headboard from am old 5 panel solid core Douglas fir door I found at a building construction recycling place. I originally wanted to stain it, but the door, which was previously stained with a polyurethane proved to be very difficult. I wanted to avoid dealing with a hollow core door after trimming both sides to make it symmetrical.
I purchased some French cleats to hang this, but you could make some out of wood to cut more costs!
Very cheap to make!
Estimated Cost
160-180 (depends on the door you select)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I used a high quality primer first and good paint that had self-leveling qualities to it. I was applying with a brush and wanted to avoid brush strokes. A paint sprayer would have been better!
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner