Inlay each end of the hooks on top of bed frame s one side into the leg s slots.
Attach diy headboard to bedframe.
Pull the bed a couple of feet away from the wall so that you have room to work.
The entire process shouldn t take you more than 20 minutes.
Pull the headboard away from the bedframe to tighten the nuts that hold the adapter plates onto the headboard.
The frame may have more than one set of holes on the frames that line up differently depending on the size of the frame.
Center the upholstered headboard between the left and right side of the bed frame.
There should be headboard attachment brackets on the corner of your bed frame to attach a headboard.
How to attach a headboard to a bed frame.
Make sure the two holes on each end are lined up with the fabric holes or the pilot holes.
If your diy headboard or store bought headboard has legs then it is meant to be bolted to the bed base or bed frame.
This modification plate is perfect for special projects or unique headboard sizes.
If the headboard is large like in some luxury hotels it would be best to secure it to the wall.
If you re planning to attach the headboard to a bed frame you won t really need much else other than what s already in the package perhaps a pair of pliers or a wrench if these are not included.
Place the headboard in the appropriate point against the frame.
Step 3 attach the upholstered headboard.
Stand the headboard in position against the frame with the finished or good side facing the bed.
Add the hooks within the legs.
Center the headboard legs with the bed.
Slide a washer.
Push the headboard flush against the bedframe again with the remaining bolts.
After that follow the below steps.
Bed frame headboard bracket.
Make sure the slots in the legs face the frame.