I had a client searching for a DIY shiplap headboard tutorial so her dad could easily build the headboard for our interior design project. I searched the internet knowing I could find a tutorial for her to give to her father... Well I was wrong! No where did I find a tutorial that fit her desired shiplap bed. So I created my own building plans for her, and decided to share for all the others out there in this DIY community, that too thought they could find a DIY shiplap headboard tutorial.
I have not physically completed this project (YET) I'm just providing the plans for doing so. But I have a feeling one of these headboards just might make its way into my guest bedroom. Once I make a DIY shiplap headboard I will update the post with progression pictures.
DIY SHIPLAP HEADBOARD BUILDING PLANS:
Description: Plans for a king size shiplap headboard
Tools Needed:
- Jig Saw
- Skill saw
- Finish Nailer
- Measuring Tape
- Marking Pencil
- 1/16 tile spacers
- Twine and nail
Materials:
- (9) 1"x6"x8' Pine Board - $7.79 each
- (1) 4'x8' 1/4 Piece of Plywood - $17.48
- Liquid Nails or Construction Adhesive
- 1.5" Finish Nails
- 1" Wood Screws
Estimated Cost: Less than $100
Directions:
1. Cut the plywood to size. You want your plywood to be 48" x 80". The 4 foot side will be fine but you will have to cut the 8' side down to 80". Measure over to 80", mark with your pencil, and cut using your skill saw.
2. Now you need to cut the arched area on the piece of plywood. To get a precise arch you can use the nail and twine method.
Here's how:
1. First measure over 40" and mark.
2. From that mark measure down 20" and place your nail.
3. Using a piece of twine and your pencil, attach the twine to the nail and your pencil with a 20" gap between the two.
4. Now stretch out the twine and mark your circle. Creating a circle with a 40" diameter.
5. Next create a pivot point with a board. Meaning use a stationary point that can not move (a clamped board) and place your nail in. This time using a piece of twin and your pencil, attach the twine to the nail and your pencil with a 40" gap between the two.
6. Stretch the twine out, line it up with the edge of the center circle and mark your circle. Do this on both sides creating two arches on each side of the center circle.
3. Now that you have your arch area drawn out cut along the the lines with the Jig Saw.
4. Next Step is attaching your 1"x6"x8' Pine Boards to the plywood. Start at the bottom and work your way all the way to the top with 9 boards. Between each board us a 1/16 tile spacer for even spacing. Apply Liquid Nail or construction adhesive to the back of each board and tack it up the the fish nailer to keep them in place. Once you get all the boards nailed on, turn it over and use wood screws the properly secure the boards to the piece of plywood.
5. Turn the headboard over with the plywood facing up. Using the Jig saw cut the boards at the top following along the arched template of the plywood. Use the edge of the plywood as your guide.
6. Sand the edges of the boards for a smooth finish then paint your desired color. I recommend Alabaster White by Sherwin Williams for a white farmhouse look.
7. You can either attach hangers for hanging on the wall (you will need to anchor into the wall due to the weight), or you can attach legs to the bottom so it will have support from the floor. I recommend using a 2"x6" for this. Just attach to the back of the plywood a few inches in on each side. The height of the boards will depend on your bed frame, box spring and mattress. You want the bottom of the headboard to rest and few inches below the top of your mattress. Paint the legs with the same color as the headboard *Remember to paint the sides- so you don't have any wood showing.
Click {HERE} for a FREE DIY Shiplap Headboard Building Guide Printable
Once completed you will have a shiplap bed that is Fixer Upper worthy- just like you have seen Joanna herself design.
- Lamps: {Click HERE}
- Lamp Shades: {Click HERE}
- Nightstands: {Click HERE}
Thank you so much for stopping by today and reading my blog. I hope this information was helpful to those of you who have been endlessly searching for a shiplap bed tutorial. I tried to include as much detail as possible without having pictures of the actual build. Can't wait to see my clients bed after her father builds it- I'm sure she will let me share. I too might be using my own tutorial to build this for our guest room. Also as always if you have any questions about anything just let me know!
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