Want to make a King size Headboard what is the best wood to use?
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Lori Pease
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Have seen premade doors, pallets, not sure how to approach. Any help with pictures would be great. confused about which way to go.
Thanks 
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Use whatever you like or have.... here's some inspiration.... https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=how%20to%20make%20a%20king%20size%20headboard%20awesome&rs=guide&term_meta[]=how%20to%20make%20a%20king%20size%20headboard%7Ctyped&add_refine=awesome%7Cguide%7Cword%7C3
Repurposing a door can make a beautiful headboard, and it's a good size for the project. King headboards are typically 6'7" to 7' wide, and a standard door is 6'8", so it requires minimal modification. There's a tutorial here of how to trim one out (though I'm not a big fan of the paint color the DIYer used): http://vintagerevivals.com/2011/08/room-makeover-old-door-into-headboard
Hello Lori, You could go with oak, maple, or pine if you are going to make your headboard with just wood. If you are going to make a headboard using fabric on the front, plywood would work. Good luck.
i used old palettes, covered it up with material looks okay. Many posts on here about head boards
Maybe try this... http://www.interiorfrugalista.com/2013/05/its-not-door-anymore.html
I used a sheet of plywood..covered with foam and then used ultrasuede and a staple gun! Excuse the lousy pic..was trying to sell it at our yard sale..now Im going to use it again