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Twin Size Board and Batten Headboard

Step-by-step build — 8 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Prepare Horizontal Rails

    Cut 2- 1x4 boards 32" long. Using a Kreg Jig, drill pocket holes in both ends of boards.

    Twin Size Board and Batten Headboard — step photo 5

  2. 2Prepare Vertical Rails

    Cut 5- 1x2 boards 23 1/2" long. Drill pocket holes in each end of all 5 boards.

    Twin Size Board and Batten Headboard — step photo 6

  3. 3Build Headboard Frame

    Space 1x2's 8 1/2" and 8 3/4" apart. Using 1" pocket hole screws and wood glue at the joints, attach the 1x2 boards to the 1x4's. Make sure your edge 1x2 boards are flush with the ends of the 1x4's.

    Twin Size Board and Batten Headboard — step photo 7

  4. 4Attach Legs

    Using 1" pocket hole screws and wood glue, attach the top and bottom 1x4's of your frame to the 45 1/2" 2x4 legs. The 1x4 should be centered on the 2x4, with 1/2" on each side. (see plans)

    Twin Size Board and Batten Headboard — step photo 8

  5. 5Completed Frame and Legs

    You should have a sturdy frame and legs now. Make sure everything is square and continue on to finish your piece.

    Twin Size Board and Batten Headboard — step photo 9

  6. 6Add backing

    Using finishing nails, attach a 32" x 30 1/2" 1/4" plywood to the back of your headboard. You may want to paint or stain the plywood ahead of time. This should cover up the pocket hole screws in the back.

    Twin Size Board and Batten Headboard — step photo 10

  7. 7Add top board

    To finish the headboard off, attach a 60" long 1x2 to the top of the headboard with brad nails.

    Twin Size Board and Batten Headboard — step photo 11

  8. 8Finish

    Fill any holes and edges with wood filler. Sand, and paint or stain the headboard.

    Twin Size Board and Batten Headboard — step photo 12