How do I hang a floating headboard to drywall?

You may need a stud finder to find the studs in the wall and make sure you hang from the studs, so it does not rip through the wall.

When you say floating headboard, do you mean one that is above the bed? Our headboard is not attached, it is at the head of the bed sitting on the floor and the weight of the bed keeps it in place. But Dysko7710 in right...if you are going to hang it, find a stud.

The best way to hang something long and heavy is a French cleat. They are available at Lowe's or other home improvement stores. As suggested above, I would definitely drill into studs or use toggle bolts (toggle bolts are a second best option) to attach the wall portion of the cleat.

French cleats are very strong and would be perfect for your headboard. Learn how to build your own cheaply and easily: http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/how-to-p... or purchase a ready-made one: https://hangmanproducts.com/products/professi...>

Hi Marilynn, hope this helps you.

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Here is a helpful guide for that https://youtu.be/q20gx6xV83o?si=wVaXFkgq-C7KK3PB

Hello Marilyn: One thing you can do is to get a piece of wood about 1/2 inch thick and about a foot shorter than your headboard. You can paint it to match your wall. Then, locate the studs on the wall and screw this board to the studs in 3 or 4 places. Then, screw some screws into this board, but let them hang out about 1/4 or 1/2 inch. Now, you can use whatever type of hanger you have on the back of your headboard to hang on these screws.

Hope this helped.

Use Butterfly nail/fixings?

You could make some French cleats or check out the picture hanging aisle at your home improvement store for some heavy duty brackets.