# DIY Wood Headboard
Things You'll Need
- Large paper
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Tape
- Plywood
- Jigsaw
- Sandpaper
- Primer
- Paint
- Fabric hook and loop fastener (like Velcro)
- Screws
- Power drill
Instructions
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Create a design for your headboard by sketching it out on a large sheet of paper with a pencil, so you can make changes if needed. Make the sketch actual size so you can hold it up behind the bed to ensure you get the desired effect.
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Cut out the paper design with scissors and tape it on top of a piece of plywood. The paper will act as your cutting template so you can cut the wood exactly how you want it.
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Shape the wood with a jigsaw, using the lines of the drawing as a guide.
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Sand down the edges of the wood and any rough spots with sandpaper. The wood should be smooth without any splinters sticking out.
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Cover both sides of the wood with primer and whatever color paint you want. Let the primer dry several hours before applying the paint.
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Attach male strips of fabric hook-and-loop fastener (like Velcro) to the back of the headboard and female strips to wall in matching positions. Using a fabric hook-and-loop fastener is only suitable for headboards that are mostly supported by the bed.
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Hold the headboard against the wall and insert screws straight through using a power drill. This method is better for large headboards that require more support than Velcro will provide.
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