How to Upholster a Headboard With Nail-Head Trim (page 2 of 3)
By Janell Beals, Isabella & Max RoomsMore in Decorating
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Determine Headboard Size and Cut Fabric page 1
- Sew Fabric Together page 1
- Cut Panels and Iron page 1
- Construct Headboard Frame page 1
- Line Frame With Foam page 1
- Cover Foam With Batting current page
- Cover Batting With Fabric current page
- Tuck Edges and Secure With Nail Head Trim current page
- Glue Fabric to Frame current page
- Create Finished Corners page 3
- Staple Fabric to Frame page 3
- Turn Fabric Over and Attach Fabric to Back page 3
- Attach to Wall page 3
Cover Foam With Batting
Spread two layers of batting over foam and frame leaving at least two inches excess on all sides.
Cover Batting With Fabric
Center fabric panel over batting and frame with at least four inches excess extending beyond all sides. Adjust fabric placement to ensure pattern is equal on left and right sides of frame.
Tuck Edges and Secure With Nail Head Trim
Tuck fabric and batting firmly under headboard frame along all sides to hold in place. Secure fabric to headboard by hammering nail head trim through fabric into frame every six inches. As you hammer, make sure to keep fabric taut. To create a placement guide for the nail heads, draw a straight line with fabric marker. Continue adding nail heads until border around entire frame is created.
Glue Fabric to Frame
Pull excess fabric out from under frame. Apply fabric glue along top and side edges of wood frame. Press fabric firmly onto glue and tuck under frame. Allow to dry for at least one hour.
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