How to Use a Fence as a Headboard
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A metal gate or fence section can be painted for a headboard.white fence image by liubomirt from Fotolia.com
Measure across the width of the bed to determine the length of fencing needed for the mattress size. - 2). Measure the fencing section that is chosen for the project. Fence sections can be purchased at a lumber yard, home improvement store or a salvage yard. Free fencing may be found on family property or at a landfill. Cut the section to fit behind the bed if it is too long. When buying new fencing at a lumber yard or home improvement store, you can request that an employee cut it to the size needed for the project.
- 3). Sand all rough surfaces of the fencing pickets or slats. Completely clean fencing with anti-bacterial wipes or bleach water to remove dirt and residue. Use paint remover on an old fence that is chipping.
- 4). Paint or stain the fencing to match the decor of the room. Dry thoroughly.
- 5). Mount the headboard to the wall behind the bed. Decorate the headboard with a tasteful string of silk ivy, a garden hat or a clip-on reading lamp. Decorate the headboard in a boy's room with a straw hat draped over a post and a bandanna tied to a second slat.
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