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.
i want to make a book case headboard for twin bed frame . i can,t find any i like . and th width is to big . i only have like 38" wide to work with and the f...
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I rent and can only use small nails and thumb tacks. I would like to make a headboard as well as other items, but all seem to call for using studs and large nails.
my basement walls are solid poured concrete. I want to hang a peg board above my workspace to hold tools and things. How can I affix the wood to the poured concrete?
Hi, I have a challenge if anyone is up to helping me with ideas. I sleep in a hospital bed and everyone knows how ugly they are. The head and footboard are metal to...
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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...>