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A padded, fabric-wrapped headboard on a 2x4 frame — batting and fabric stapled around the back, sized here for a queen bed with the same construction scaling to any width.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame, top and bottom Up to 96" for a wider headboard — the outside frame dimension is the finished headboard size. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 60" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Frame, sides Desired height minus 3" — up to 45" for a 48"-tall headboard. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 45" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Attachment cleats Cut to size and positioned to match your specific bed frame or footboard. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 12" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Cover panel Cut to match the frame's outside dimensions. | 1 | 1/4" × 60" × 48" | 1/4" plywood or wood paneling | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft Sized here for a queen (60" wide, 48" tall) headboard frame. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood or wood paneling | 1 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping screws, 2-3/4" | 20 each | ☐ |
| Screws, brad nails, or staples, 1-1/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue (if using nails or staples) | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Batting or old comforters | 1 each | ☐ |
| Upholstery fabric, 54" width | 3 yd | ☐ |
| Staples | 1 box | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.