I used the Farm House Headboard plan to make this headboard. I had to mix the stain to match a dresser I already had. I used a mix of Minwax pecan, red oak, and jacobean stains for the base coat and then Minwax red chestnut for 2 additional coats. I then used 2 coats of fast drying poly to top coat with. The wood is pine stud grade. I did modify it a bit by adding an additional vertical cross member in the center and I had to add a 1" x 12" at the bottom because the style of the bed frame. I built it in an afternoon but it took several days to stain and top coat.
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
One coat of a custom mix of Minwax pecan, red oak, and jacobean stains. Two coats of Minwax red chestnut stain. Two coats of Minwax polyurethane. I sanded between the coats of polyurethane using 320 grain sandpaper. All finishes were done with brushes. I wiped down the stain applications with cotton cloths after waiting 15 minutes.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project