How To Turn A Barn Door Into A Headboard

On our way out we saw this old paneled door and thought why not make that our headboard.

How to turn a barn door into a headboard.

Apply crown molding to your barn door headboard 7. This makes the perfect height and width for a headboard. Step 1 wood interior doors photo by keller keller. Make sure the cut is facing inwards towards the back of the door as pictured above.

How to make a barn door headboard 1. Consider the height and trim of the barn door 3. Find an aesthetically pleasing barn door 2. More information it all started with a trip to visit the good folks at home reuseables.

Make repairs and apply patchwork 5. I think we paid only 20 for the door. For the one mounted on the headboard attach it to the back of the door so the angle is pointed downward toward the bottom of the headboard. Secure the two halves of the door using a couple lumber connectors one near the top and one closer to the bottom for a secure attachment.

Measure the top and install the railing system. That was a brilliant solution of how to deal with the window above your bed. Sep 18 2016 how to turn an old 5 panel door into a gorgeous headboard with mantel ledge that has farmhouse charm plus detailed step by step tutorial. Follow along for the how to.

Strip sand and seal the barn door 6. You ve taken what would have been a problem and turned it into a huge asset. Lay the two halves of the door side by side cut parts lined up. We cleaned it up added some.

Trim any added door length. Use a circular saw to cut the barn door 4. Myra your barn door headboard looks wonderful. Panel configuration is the first factor to consider when shopping for a door to convert.

Add lighting to your headboard 8. We were browsing at one of those antique malls where there are lots of booths with all kinds of great junk for sale. To get this hinged barn door diy project party started begin by gently removing the interior door trim with a pry bar. One cleat will be mounted on the wall and the other on the headboard.

For my own door upcyling project i made a stylish wall hung headboard with built in sconces that serve as reading lamps. Converting a hinged door to a sliding door.