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1. The Ultimate Floating Bed and Live Edge Cedar Headboard Manual: Your Ticket to A New Bedroom Transformation!
Are you ready to level up your bedroom game? Get ready to embark on a DIY adventure that will leave you sleeping in style with a jaw-dropping floating bed and a stunning live-edge cedar headboard.
Don’t worry if you’re not a woodworking pro or a carpentry wizard soon; you’ll find an easy-to-follow video manual packed with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips. So let’s get started!
Step 1: Gather Your Materials
You’ll need one-and-a-half-inch steel square tubes for the perimeter frame, one-by-three rectangular tubes for the legs and supports, half-inch plywood for the slats, and various tools like an angle grinder, a reciprocating saw, clamps, and welding equipment.
Step 2 Building the Perimeter Frame
Using the one-and-a-half-inch steel square tubes, it is time for the cutting and welding process. The video will show you a nifty trick using clamped scraps and a reciprocating saw. By the end of this step, you’ll have a rock-solid frame that ensures your bed’s stability.
Step 3: Crafting the Legs and Supports
The legs and supports play a crucial role in achieving the floating illusion. Use one-by-three rectangular tubes to create the legs that go against the wall. You’ll also use them as middle supports, allowing for the perfect placement of the plywood slats.
Step 4: Notching and Attach the Slats
With the frame and supports in place, it’s time to add the half-inch plywood slats. Later, cut notches in the square tubes to accommodate the inner supports and create space for the slab headboard. Attach the slats securely to ensure comfort and mattress stability.
Step 5: With the Power of Welding
Join the steel components seamlessly. From cutting angle steel to welding inside the perimeter frame, you’ll gain valuable skills and unleash your inner metalworking maestro. Use magnet clamps to hold your pieces at perfect angles, making your operation a breeze.
Step 6: The Illusion of Floating
Using hidden legs and cantilevers, it’s time to turn your bed to appear to defy gravity. No need for complex magnetic systems. Recheck the video to clarify the process.
Step 7: Attaching to the Wall
Ensuring your floating bed is securely attached to the wall by creating attachment points using quarter-inch flat bars. Locate and drill into studs for a secure connection. Worried about missing a stud? No problem! The video teaches you a foolproof method of drilling multiple holes to increase the chances of hitting the studs.
Step 8: Creating the Live Edge Cedar Headboard
Step 9: Kiln Drying for Perfection
Ever wondered how to achieve that impeccable finish on your wood? You can use iDry with its cutting-edge kiln drying technology. Say goodbye to warping and hello to a professional finish!
Step 10: Shaping and Sanding
Using a jigsaw and an angle grinder with a flat disc, create faux live edges that impress. Take grit progression to get the smooth wooden headboard to ease your sanding process.
Step 11: Assembly and Finishing Touches
Align the pieces using biscuits and glue for a secure bond, then reinforce the back of the headboard with steel mending plates to ensure longevity and durability. After a final touch-up sanding session, it’s time to apply a gorgeous finish using Maker Brand Simple Finish, bringing out the richness of the cedar.
Step 12: Installing the Bed and Headboard
Attach the steel frame to the wall using screws and ensure a sturdy fit. Then, lay down the half-inch plywood slats and place your mattress, completing the transformation of your bedroom oasis.
Step 13: Personalization and Beyond
Now that you have a stunning floating bed and live edge cedar headboard, it’s time to put your personal touch on the room, such as adding small shelves to the headboard for your favorite items or incorporating additional furniture pieces for a layered look. Let your creativity run wild!
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