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A queen headboard with a plain 2x6 frame dressed up entirely with applied moulding — the frame itself is simple; the moulding pattern is where the style choices happen.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame sides | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 59 1/4" | 2x6, 8 ft or stud length | ☐ |
| Frame top/bottom | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 54" | 2x6, 8 ft or stud length | ☐ |
| Side cleats | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 8 1/2" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Header cleat | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 68" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Header cap | 1 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 68" | 2x6, 8 ft or stud length | ☐ |
| End blocking | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 3" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top frame rail | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 71" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top cap board | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 73" | 1x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Back panel | 1 | 1/4" × 56" × 22 3/4" | 1/4" plywood, full sheet | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x6, 8 ft or stud length | 5 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, full sheet | 1 each | ☐ |
| Moulding trim, 7 ft lengths | 3 each | ☐ |
| Moulding trim for center panel, 8 ft lengths, optional | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 2" and 1-1/4" | 100 each | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, or stain and poly | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x6, 8 ft or stud length, Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2"
Build the basic 2x6 frame sized for a queen mattress, using pocket holes and 2-1/2" pocket hole screws. Widen for a king or narrow for a twin/full by adjusting frame width only.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2"
Attach the side cleats to the inside faces of the frame sides to support the front boards.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Speed Square. Materials: 2x6, 8 ft or stud length, Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2"
Attach additional boards to the front, taking time to make sure the ends match up perfectly and everything sits flush.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft
Add the end blocking pieces to finish off the frame ends.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x6, 8 ft or stud length, 2x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2"
Attach the header cleat, then the header cap across the top with screws.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1/4" plywood, full sheet, Brad nails, 2" and 1-1/4"
Attach the 1/4" plywood back panel to fill in the open frame face, or substitute an upholstered panel for a padded look.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Miter Saw. Materials: Moulding trim, 7 ft lengths, Moulding trim for center panel, 8 ft lengths, optional, Brad nails, 2" and 1-1/4"
Apply the moulding trim directly over the finished frame front in your chosen pattern, mitering corners as needed. Optionally add a second moulding pattern on the center panel for extra detail.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Sand all surfaces and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly.