How do I turn a flimsy 3 panel (room divider) screen into a headboard?

This could be a quick easy project. You can stand the screen up flat against the wall to use as a headboard and hopefully it is the correct size....if not, you could use it horizontally, screwed to the wall. Either way, you can tear off all the torn papers and redo that in either one big piece of fabric or papers of same or different colors adhered to the framework for a one of a kind headboard. Consider wrapping paper, scrapbook paper, a drop cloth, a large table cloth or even old drapery panel for the background of the screen which will be seen through the panels. You might need to reinforce where it is hinged with thin wood glued onto the back after the decorative material is attached. Good luck! Sounds fun and you can create a truly unique, lightweight headboard.

Hello Meb,

1. Strip off all old paper and just leave the frame. Lay fabric flat on the floor (wrong side up), top it with Upholstery Wadding or Fire resistant foam or both. Then lay on top the screen and staple fabric to the frame, starting at the middle of top and bottom rails and then middle of side rails. When it comes to the corners fold fabric point to centre of corner and fold in both sides to form a neat corner.
2. Make and cover boards to fit the Panels and fix in position. Finish frame as desired.
3. Either fix to wall or add Legs to fit to bed or make free standing.

Hope this was what you were wanting to know..........Good luck!

Meb2288 Make a headboard by attaching the screen flat to the wall at the head of your bed. Fill in the inserts with paint, screen, fabric, mini lights, or anything you like. Good Luck to you.