Build a Reclaimed Wood Headboard, Full and Twin Modifications

Our popular solid wood headboard is now in a full and twin size! This easy to build headboard is inexpensive, but with the right finish, can look chic and rustic.

This headboard is so popular, it has been featured on HGTV.com.

About Project

Inspired By:

Pottery Barn Mason Headboard [2]

Author Notes:

Special thanks to http://createanddelegate.blogspot.com [3] Nicole at Create and Delegate for sharing her photos with us.

Dimensions

Dimensions:

Dimensions:

59 1/2" x 57 1/4"

Materials and Tools

Shopping List:

FULL
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

TWIN
2 – 1×2 – 8′ Length
7 – 1×3 – 8′ Length
3 – 1×4 – 10′ Length
1 – 1×6 – 10′ 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

paint brush

Tools:

measuring tape

square

pencil

hammer

safety glasses

hearing protection

Kreg Jig™ [4]

drill

circular saw

sander

Cut List

Cut List:

FULL BED
6 - 1×3 @ 55″ (Fronts and backs of Legs)
2 – 1×2 @ 55″ (Inside of Legs)
5 – 1×4 @ 54″ (Panel Pieces)
3 – 1×6 @ 54″ (Panel Pieces)
4 – 1×4 @ 52″ (Panel Trim, Front and Back)
1 – 1×3 @ 58 1/2″ (Top Trim)
1 – 2×4 @ 59 1/2″ (Top of Headboard)

TWIN BED
6 - 1×3 @ 55″ (Fronts and backs of Legs)
2 – 1×2 @ 55″ (Inside of Legs)
5 – 1×4 @ 39″ (Panel Pieces)
3 – 1×6 @ 39″ (Panel Pieces)
4 – 1×4 @ 37″ (Panel Trim, Front and Back)
1 – 1×3 @ 43 1/2″ (Top Trim)
1 – 2×4 @ 44 1/2″ (Top of Headboard)

Step 1

Since this bed is constructed identical to the queen size, please use the queen instructions. [5]

Build a Reclaimed Wood Headboard, Full and Twin Modifications

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