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rosemdt

Covering and hanging a headboard

13 years ago
I want to make a headboard for our guest room. I don't have access to the big tools required for cutting, so someone suggested using an old door as the base for the headboard (queen). Any suggestions on attaching the covered headboard to the wall?
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  • 13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    You use a cleat to hang it. If the door you used was a hollow core door, you can probably just use a couple of picture hanging cleats (HomeDepot sells them).

    If it's a heavy solid wood door, you should use a wooden cleat, attached into studs with screws.

    http://stagingandredesign.com/2012/diy-headboards-french-cleat/

    http://www.govart.com/hardware_cleat_A.html

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