How To Build A Headboard And Footboard From Bifold Doors

Given the structure of these doors i really only had two choices as far as sizing the headboard.

How to build a headboard and footboard from bifold doors.

These instructions are for a full or queen. Using the larger top section or the shorter bottom section. Stand doors upright behind the head of the bed in a fan fold position for a casual free standing headboard. The hinges hold the doors together as you cut them to make the separate headboard and footboard panels.

How to build a headboard using old doors and stock wood molding. It all started with a visit to a local salvage yard one afternoon with a friend. 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. For headboards that lie flat against the wall jump to step 2.

Louvered closet doors come in various sizes for example you d need three bi fold single doors that measure 28 inches wide each for an 84 inch headboard. Step by step photo tutorial shows you how to make a diy headboard for any size bed. Any decorative details should be centered. 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. Fill any holes in the door with wood putty then sand with medium grade sandpaper and wipe down with a damp cloth. When using prepackaged bifold doors to make a headboard look for solid wood construction and doors that already have hinges on them. Flip the door horizontally and choose one long side to be the top of the headboard.

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. In either case the door would be cut horizontally at the center brace.