How To Build A Headboard And Footboard From Bifold Doors

I used bi fold doors that i found for a few dollars a piece at my local restore but you can use any size door to create a one of a kind headboard for your bedroom.

How to build a headboard and footboard from bifold doors.

The day came when that need was revealed a diy headboard from a a closet door. In either case the door would be cut horizontally at the center brace. These instructions are for a full or queen. Any decorative details should be centered.

The hinges hold the doors together as you cut them to make the separate headboard and footboard panels. Stand doors upright behind the head of the bed in a fan fold position for a casual free standing headboard. Step by step photo tutorial shows you how to make a diy headboard for any size bed. 2 remove the louvered doors from the.

When using prepackaged bifold doors to make a headboard look for solid wood construction and doors that already have hinges on them. Bifold doors photo by don penny time inc. Flip the door horizontally and choose one long side to be the top of the headboard. How to build a headboard using old doors and stock wood molding.

For headboards that lie flat against the wall jump to step 2. Determine where to cut by positioning the door sideways at the head of the bed. How to turn an old door into a headboard with farmhouse charm using an old solid core salvaged 5 panel door. It all started with a visit to a local salvage yard one afternoon with a friend.

Fill any holes in the door with wood putty then sand with medium grade sandpaper and wipe down with a damp cloth. This post includes a detailed step by step tutorial on how to build it along with how to hang the diy headboard onto the wall.