I am excited that the weather is getting warmer so I can get outside and build another repurposed headboard corner bench. We had a 2-day event at the shop and this one sold right away. I am also having a few people request that I make a few more. Today I am going to share how this corner bench was built using a queen headboard and what products I used to get the gorgeous finish.
This headboard was a roadside rescue, and I brake hard for headboards.
We started by removing the metal decor piece from the top and cutting the headboard down the center. You can use a circular saw or a table saw to get this job done. After the initial cut down the center, we made a 45 degree cut on each piece, to miter the corners together.
We added a back support leg, seat supports on both sides and attached them using Gorilla Wood glue and a drill. The front support panel we attached using a Kreg Jig since I did not want to see the screws on the front side.
We also used the Kreg Jig to attach the seat together.
Now the pretty begins! I used General Finishes Gel Stain in Gray and sealed with Gel Topcoat. This was the second time using the gel top coat and the verdict is; definitely making it a staple in my refinishing products.
I sprayed the bench using General Finishes Milk Paint in Queenstown gay. This was the first time using this product and I love the results. The milk paint sprayed on so nice and had great coverage. I sealed with the High-Performance flat and glazed with Glaze effects in winter white. I love the final results and I am now a HUGE fan of General Finishes products.
More great repurposed headboard makeovers.
I am off to build a few more headboard benches, stay tuned for more.
Gayle Schultz says
How did you manage the cuts on the headboard? If I have a small work bench and a circular saw, and being it’s heavy, how do you keep it straight? So excited to get started!
Designed Decor says
Gayle, We did use a table saw and it took 2 of us to do the cut. I held it and guided it and Mr. DD did the cutting.