Tuesday, July 16, 2013

How to paint the headboard of a bed

The DIY offers us an infinite number of ideas in the furniture sector, first of all the possibility of decorating furniture of simple construction , such as the headboard of a bed , or in the alternative existing furniture , but in its raw state or maybe damaged the time and in need of a complete makeover .Small dressers, nightstands, cabinets of all kinds and even the headboards of the beds can be completely refurbished giving them new life and image. A simple wooden headboard, can be equipped with padding or equipped with the big pillows , velvet, heavy brushed cotton cloth or simply colors can completely change the headboard of a bed. Let's see how to paint the headboard of a bed. 

In relation to where they should be positioned at the headboard (the kids room bedroom bed bed), we will choose the subject to be painted: you do not know paint? Do not worry! You can take advantage of newspaper clippings or gift wrap and make a beautiful decoupage , but even if this is right for you is no other alternative is very decorative and very simple: that of the stickers. You will need to prepare in any case the bottom of the headboard, using materials that will list and then adorn it with some stickers. It is a very simple solution and suitable for children's rooms and the boys.



For the preparation of the wooden headboard we're going to proceed with paint remover for furniture and sanding, removing any layer of existing paint. We will cover the entire surface with the sealer for wood and let it dry. Sand again with sandpaper and then average the end, and we dye the favorite color. Now you can proceed to paint your headboard, taking a freehand or using the templates specific to the ones used for the stencil . Use acrylic paints found in DIY centers or art shops and started with simple designs. You can opt for floral and light backgrounds (white, teal, beige, pale pink, etc..), Making your headboard style Shabby Chic , or alternatively in the case of children's bedrooms use the cartoon characters or simple shapes.

Figures suitable for the headboard of a room can be for example the beautiful daisies, the red mushrooms or butterflies, subject easy to implement which may be obtained either by drawing freehand or using masks for the stencil Finally, you can proceed with scraps of wrapping paper or paper that is designed for decoupage and decorate, so your headboard  Also in this case the choice of the subject may vary, whatever you avail yourself of adhesive vinyl , and paste the design on stained wood, then once dried it off, you proceed to the normal finish that is realized in the decoupage Whatever the method used, you'll eventually created a unique headboard, personal and decorative, that will furnish with taste the environment for which was created.  


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