Headboard Project Supplies. (2) – 2×4 cut to 19 inches long (these will be used to support the legs of the headboard) 2 1/2 inch screws. 1 3/4 inch screws. electric sander. sandpaper in 60 and 100 grit. anchors to secure headboard With a 5-star rating on almost 1,000 reviews on Amazon, it’s hard to deny this thing is handy for the DIY-er. Article by Armando. putty knife. There were a lot of different pieces affiliated with this project. Cut the wood to size; Sand first; Assemble the headboard; Attach trim pieces; Prep for finish; Apply Finish; Hang Headboard; Video; 1. Tip: For a king-size headboard, scrap wood can be cut and nailed perpendicular to the planks to keep planks in place. Cut the wood to size. The first thing I had to do for this project was to cut the lumber to size. sponge. How to make a Farmhouse Headboard. Overhang or elevate the headboard so that you can center the 2x4 top piece on the headboard with a 1/2-inch overhang on all sides. Diy Bed Headboard Headboard Designs Diy Headboards Headboard Ideas Farmhouse Headboards Rustic Headboard Diy Diy Full Size Headboard Diy Headboard With Lights Diy King Bed Frame. wood stain of choice. Nail every six to eight inches with 2-inch nails. 7.6k. Apply glue to the top of the headboard. Wood – We used poplar wood to build each farmhouse headboard, but you can also use pine. Poplar: good for painted furniture and harder than poplar, but it generally costs more drill bit slightly smaller than the screws. wood filler/putty. An easy and inexpensive DIY Farmhouse Headboard project with a free downloadable shopping list to walk you through the entire project. scrap cloths for stain application.