I loved that I used strapping, or furring strips, for this bead. The topper wood is a 2X4, but every other 8" piece of wood cost between $1.25 and $1.99 each. Yeah! Of course, for that price, you have to know you will be sanding the heck out of it. We had a metal frame for this bed but I wanted a headboard. Because it was going against a wall with a 45 degree angle, I had to make it a lot shorter than I wanted. I made it just tall enough so both pillows, when stacked on top of each other, did not fall off the back. I just love it.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$25
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
I think I used Minwax Ebony stain. Just one coat was enough as I wanted the wood grains to come through. Then I finished it off with my favorite closer, the Finishing Paste. One swipe and it feels great.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Comments
GUEST (not verified)
Fri, 04/13/2012 - 15:33
Finishing Paste
I am intrigued by this finishing paste you speak of. Could you tell me more?
debandtom25
Wed, 04/25/2012 - 14:53
Paste
I'm not at home right now, but I think it was minwax finishing wax. I love using wax on mt pieces.
claydowling
Wed, 04/25/2012 - 17:51
Johnson Paste Wax
If you can't find the minwax that debandtom25 used, you can also get a nice paste wax from Johnson Wax. I know that's what's on my finishing shelf, and like deb, I love it.