Comments on: Vintage Headboard Makeover

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:21:47 +0000

In reply to Elaine.

Thanks for your very sweet comment Elaine.
Off the top of my head, here is how I would probably complete this project.

1. Cut off the bottom legs of both beds
2. Install a French cleat on the wall
3. Add the other portion of the cleat to the back of the bed. Most likely you would need to use a scrap piece of wood to attach the cleat, because the bed posts won’t allow the
flat part of the bed to rest against the wall.
4. Attach “mending plates” to the back of the center posts to connect the two pieces
5. Hang new headboard on the cleat.

Let me know if you are successful. I would love to see it and share it with my audience. I can’t build it because I don’t have a King Sized bed to display it for photos.

good luck!
gail

By: Elaine

Elaine — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:09:01 +0000

Hi Gail,
I enjoy reading about all the ways you upcycle older pieces. It seems a shame to simply discard quality furniture that has simply lost its luster.
One project that I would like to see is taking two twin size headboards and combining them , adding some height and using them for a king size bed. I’ve had that project in mind (and sitting around) for several years now. The headboard doesn’t even need to attach to the frame as far as I’m concerned. It should be an easy fix but I just need some
practical ideas from that crafty head of yours.
Thanks for considering this as a project..

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 01:50:53 +0000

In reply to Carlene.

Carlene,

Thanks! I’m so glad I didn’t go with white. If I can get the walls painted in the bedroom, the headboard will look a lot better. So much to do!

I’m happy I found those prep wipes.

gail

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 01:49:34 +0000

In reply to Pat in Wisconsin. Thank you Pat. I'm so happy I went with the navy blue. Good luck with your project! gail

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 01:49:00 +0000

In reply to Sue at Blu.

Sue,

Me too! I love blue, always been my favorite color.

Wall rack, as in with hooks?

gail

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 01:48:01 +0000

In reply to Kristin salazar. Thank you Kristin. I made a quick trip up to the hideaway today for some measurements, and when I walked in the bedroom, it caught me off guard. I instantly smiled when I saw it. Blue has always been my favorite color. gail

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 01:46:34 +0000

In reply to Blue Gate Farmgirl.

Thank you so much for the tip about the foam roller! I’ll have to remember that in the future.
I appreciate your comment.
gail

By: Blue Gate Farmgirl

Blue Gate Farmgirl — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:13:20 +0000

A friend once showed me how to revive foam rollers, get it a bit damp and then use a hair dryer on the low setting, the foam will pop back to normal. This also works for outdoor furniture cushions!
Love the headboard color. Such a classic color.

By: Kristin salazar

Kristin salazar — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:15:52 +0000

Your vintage headboard makeover turned out so pretty, I love the color! Sorry the old paint made this project a little more difficult and thanks for the tips on straining the paint!

By: Sue at Blu

Sue at Blu — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:59:37 +0000

You know I love a good blue project! This is darling and I bet you sleep so well on that beautiful property. As for the footboard…wall rack! You need that storage in the new place. Pinned!