Headboard Chalkboard Coat Rack
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Today’s headboard chalkboard project is another quick turnaround project. When I got those yard sale castoffs a few weeks ago, I didn’t have a place to store them, so I got to work transforming them.
I’ll show you what I did with the small twin headboard today. The footboard has its purpose; see the transformation in this article: Repurposed Red Headboard.
Trim off the legs of the bed.
This repurposed headboard chalkboard started as many of my projects do—with a saw. I very carefully clamped and cut these pieces on my compound miter saw. See the large space left after I cut the legs? I want to fill that place with a piece of thin plywood, but I need a couple of pieces to support it.
Use a Kreg Jig
First, I grabbed a couple of 1x’s, cut them to length, and added pocket holes with my Kreg Jig® K4.
Learn how to use a pocket hole jig.
I chose to position the pocket holes facing frontwards so that when I attach the thin plywood, the joints will not show.
Use wood glue and a nail gun.
I attached the plywood with Gorilla wood glue and my Ryobi airstrike stapler as usual.
The Headboard Chalkboard needs a top shelf.
I thought this coat rack would be more useful with a top shelf, so I added one and secured it with Gorilla wood glue and my Ryobi stapler.
Coat rack with chalkboard and a shelf!
This is the progress so far. In hindsight, I wish I had left the tops (now the bottom legs) slightly longer. Notice how it rests on the cross piece instead of the side pieces.
Add trim/molding to the chalkboard area.
I did some light sanding, and just before I took it to the paint booth, I decided to cut some molding to give the area where the chalkboard meets the other pieces a more finished look.
Paint a coat of primer.
I used my HomeRight Finish Max to prime this and three other repurposed headboard projects.
Add hooks and hardware.
Then it turned H.O.T. I had to bring the headboard inside to finish it. Then, I painted a coat of Naval blue, the same color I used on the twin beds makeover. I painted it on with a brush because I didn’t want heavy coverage; I wanted some of the black to show through.
While in the kitchen, I added the coat hooks (from Home Depot), D rings for hanging, and the trim (molding) pieces. You can see in the bottom right picture of this collage that I didn’t quite get the trim totally covered where it meets the bottom. I did some touchups there, and I used the Ryobi Airstrike nail gun.
Headboard Chalkboard Coat Rack
I made a similar repurposed headboard coat rack chalkboard several years ago.
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No, it’s not meant to hang on a fence, but it’s the only place I have that gets good light for pictures. I think it’s perfect for a busy family just in time for back to school.
Not every headboard becomes a bench around here. 🙂
What is your favorite part about this transformation?
gail
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Wow Gail, you really know how to rock a headboard project!
You do such awesome work Jen! I’ll have to come visit you soon! I think I can squeeze something else in my house! lol
Lovely! Just curious…why didn’t you let the lovely knobs on?
Nice!
Great job. Have you tried magnetic paint or adding metal to the piece before painting? I could see notes, etc. held by magnets.
Great job!!! You are so creative. I love how it turned out! And would love to have something like this for just what you said-back to school a place for all the book bags to go.
Love the way you repurposed this twin headboard. I like the framing around the board. Just so thoughtfully created and genius. Some family would be so happy to have this handy piece of furniture on their wall. You are so gifted, Gail
Great job. I make these out of the head boards or foot boards that aren’t good enough to turn into a bench but I’ve never added a chalkboard. Might have to do that. I’m making several of these for my upcoming show.
This is perfect for a busy family! I love it Gail! Great job as usual! 🙂
It’s beautiful, I love the colour, it looks so nice with the chalkboard. Favourite thing is the trim, it adds a special finished look that I wouldn’t have thought of.
I love this. I decided to try a jig again and this time bought a Kreg K5, not an off brand. Waiting for it to get here. Wish me luck!!!
Marti
I love the way you improvise as you go, like adding the shelf on top and the molding around the chalk board. This is such a useful and good looking coat rack. Great job repurposing your headboard!
Love this one…your ideas on what to do with headboards (and everything else) seems to be endless!
Another great idea!!! I can see this as a nice glove, hat and scarf catcher by the door. Scarves would look great around the spindles! Sturdy flat profile baskets for hats and gloves!
BEAUTIFUL & CREATIVE!!!! I’m thinking, “Backpacks!” Also, thinking of chalkboard uses, such as morning reminders, like, “Don’t forget your lunch money!” Thanks for sharing 🙂
What a great change to a headboard redo! You do fantastic work.
cute idea. I had an ethan allen bed frame like this that was from my parents-my husband gave ti away to some people working on the house w’o my knowledge. Needless to say he was in hot water for a while, but at least it maybe blessed someone.
Love this! You did an awesome job as always!