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DIY ikea hack stikwod headboard
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DIY Wooden Headboard with Stikwood

We're livening up your bedroom, one reclaimed headboard at a time with this simple DIY...
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: DIY
Cuisine: Bedroom
Keyword: diy wooden headboard, ikea headboard hack
Servings: 1
Cost: $150 + bedframe

Equipment

  • Rotary saw
  • Measuring tape
  • Black permanent marker
  • Fine sandpaper

Ingredients

  • 1 box Stikwood
  • 1 Ikea Malm bed frame or any bed frame of your choice
  • 1 clear matte polyurethane

Instructions

  • Measure the individual Stikwood panels to be the same width as the headboard. The width and length of the Stikwood panels vary depending on the finish that you choose.
    If you're using the IKEA Malm queen bed with the Reclaimed Barrel Oak panels like us, then the rows should measure 66 1/8" across. Mark your measurements with a pen on the back of the wood panels.
    We left 2 pieces of Stikwood panel at its original full length for every row, and then cut 1 smaller piece 4 1/4" across.
  • Using a saw, trim the marked panels to match the headboard's width. Cutting Stikwood planks is very easy since it's lightweight and thin.
  • Peel the backing off and carefully and firmly press the wood panels firmly on the face of the headboard.
    We alternated the placement of the small piece to vary every row. It's also easiest to start from one edge and work your way across.
    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: For a smooth finish, lightly sand any rough parts of the wood. This ensures that your  pillows won't snag the surface.
  • Optional: The permanent marker 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 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 or paint the entire surface with the polyurethane wood finish. Allow to dry. This will keep the color of the wood from rubbing off onto pillows.

Notes

  • Estimated cost is based on an estimated cost of a box of Stikwood. You will not to use the entire box (we used half) for this particular DIY.