Ikea Bed Hack: DIY Wooden Headboard With Stikwood

DIY Wooden Headboard — A simple Ikea Hack DIY Wooden Headboard to make a big statement. A wooden plank headboard is exactly what your bedroom needs for a polished touch!

You know I’m always down for a good Ikea hack, like this DIY wooden headboard, especially when it involves adhesive wood and no drywall screws!

Granted, you may have to saw a few things. But if you have a handy spouse, parent, friend, or a remotely friendly neighbor with some tools, you’ll be fine!

And since wooden plank headboards are all the rage, you’ll be glad you did.

Now let me introduce you to the glory that is Stikwood. It’s reclaimed wood that’s already finished and with adhesive backing on it.

Basically, this makes it perfect for those of us that aren’t exactly woodworkers but still want the reclaimed wood look.

My mind is pretty much swimming with things to stick this genius invention on. We used it for an easy DIY reclaimed wood wall in this bedroom and even for a DIY folding table here.

For now, I’ll just share my Ikea Hack DIY Wooden Headboard to not get too crazed on you right away…

Materials Needed To Make A DIY Wooden Headboard 

• One case of Stikwood — Mine is the Reclaimed Barrel Oak. I only used just over 10 sq. ft. *C/O
• Ikea Malm bed frame — From the Ikea As-is section for $90
• Rotary saw
• Measuring tape
• Pen
• Clear, matte polyurethane — You can buy it for indoor use if constructing inside.
• Fine sandpaper — Optional
• Black sharpie — Optional for style

Ikea Hack | How To Make DIY Wooden Headboard With Stikwood

Depending on the width and length of the Stikwood you choose, you’ll measure the individual pieces to be the same width as the Malm headboard (66 1/8 “) for each row and mark with a pen on the back of the piece of wood.

In this instance, I left two pieces of Stikwood the original length for every row, and cut one smaller piece (4 1/4 “).

Then I alternated the placement of the small piece so vary every row would be different, and peeled the backing off and pressed them firmly on the face of the headboard.

Because the Stikwood is made from real reclaimed wood, not all of the pieces fit quite the same. The best way to make sure everything lines up correctly is to test each row before peeling the adhesive backing off of the wood and placing it.

You can always lightly sand rough parts of the wood to make sure pillows won’t snag the surface if need be.

The sharpie comes in handy if you’d like to have a more dimensional look by not making every single piece fit flush against each other.

You can use the sharpie to color in a little line (as seen in the large tutorial photo) and then leave a small gap in between the two pieces.  

Once the entire headboard is covered, spray the polyurethane over the entire surface and let dry. This will keep the color of the wood from rubbing off onto pillows, and then you’re all set!

I absolutely love the finished product. I thought I might miss my all-white bed frame, but it really makes it much cozier. Especially when I add in my white shag and favorite blanket.

Now I just have to resist the urge to put it on everything!

What out of the box place would you use Stikwood for? I love that reclaimed wall look that it gives, don’t you?

You can see more of our home decor DIY’s, Ikea home decor, and Ikea hacks right here!

Ikea Bed Hack: DIY Wooden Headboard With Stikwood

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Ikea Hack DIY Wooden Headboard With Stikwood

We're livening up your bedroom, one reclaimed headboard at a time with this simple DIY...

Total Time1 hr 30 mins

Course: DIY, How-To, Tutorial

Cuisine: Bedroom

Keyword: diy, easy, headboard, how to, ikea, ikea hack, reclaimed wood, sugar and cloth, tutorial

Servings: 1

Cost: $150 + bedframe

Equipment

• Rotary saw
• Measuring tape
• Pen
• Black Sharpie marker

Ingredients

• 1 box Stikwood Mine is the Reclaimed Barrel Oak. I only used just over 10 sq. ft.
• 1 Ikea Malm bedframe
• Clear, matte polyurethane
• Fine sandpaper

Instructions

• Depending on the width and length of the Stikwood you choose,measure the individual pieces to be the same width as the Malm headboard (66 1/8") for each row and mark with a pen on the back of the piece of wood.
• I left two pieces of Stikwood the original length for every row and cut one smaller piece (4 1/4").
• Alternate the placement of the small piece to vary every row. Peel the backing off and press the pieces firmly on the face of the headboard.
• Because the Stikwood is made from real reclaimed wood, not all of the pieces fit quite the same. The best way to make sure everything lines up correctly is to test each row before peeling the adhesive backing off of the wood and placing it.
• Optional: Lightly sand rough parts of the wood to make sure pillows won't snag the surface.
• The Sharpie comes in handy if you'd like to have a more dimensional look by not having every single piece fit flush against each other.
• Use the Sharpie marker to color in a little line (as seen in the large tutorial photo) and then leave a small gap in between the two pieces.  
• Once the entire headboard is covered, spray the polyurethane over the entire surface and let dry. This will keep the color of the wood from rubbing off onto pillows. And then, you're all set!

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