I plan to antique finish &amp; decoupage the headboard. Once assembled, is it fairly sturdy? If need be, can we make it sturdy w/wood supports in back?
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I don't think it would be sturdy enough, but you might be able to add supports to help it.
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We have a wonderful carpenter and he attached the backboard - it is a great job - I would suggest you talk to someone who knows how to do it and get them - my grandson is delighted with the arrangement -
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Its sturdy ,you can add a block of wood underneath for support. Place in the center should not be visible.
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Headboard shelf is included. Yes, it seems sturdy. The double stack drawers do make the bed very high.
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Bed is great. The only problem is the two pieces of particle board that they use for the main support. We just found out during the week that it is starting to break so now over the weekend we have to go switch out the particle board for real wood. Other than that we haven't had any problems with the bed. Its not like its a metal or normal frame that moves, so you don't get any noises from it. Drawers pull out without any problems and noises as well.
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I have not had any problems but the weight of the headboard is substantial. Gravity keeps it securely in place. If the object being mounted is extremely light weight there might be risk but I have never experienced it. I find it works out very well for my needs.
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I DID have it on so I'm not sure how it would look, but I'm guessing it would look ok. You do have the ability to cut the back to be as open as much as you need. It's cardboard. I will caution anyone that while it was sturdy in that it didn't lean or move, it is, like any furniture that needs home assembly, difficult to move and keep the integrity of the construction. I would purchase this again if I needed to.
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thanks so much everyone. Dh is extremely handy so i am confident we could put it together ok. Most pressboard furniture just seems so flimsy and the drawes would need to be real sturdy to stand up to heavy files. Thanks so much!
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The headboard is assembled except for the finials. Youhave to screw those onto the posts. I have minimal skills and I was able to assemble it myself and even screwed it onto the bed frame I have. I beleive an allen wrench was included.
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Yes of course..&gt;My sister bought one also and got a beautiful wrought iron ?sp headboard that attached beautifully and I have a bookcase headboard (one shelf for books..I'm an avid reader)...and that went on no problem...it is standard..in fact if one was so inclined you can add a box spring for height and it wouldn't change a thing...but height.....but hey ..I'm 5'1" and rounding that off so I don't need a ladder to go to bed. lol
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Wood glue would definitely help. I used it myself with the parts in the headboard. I've had the bed for almost 8 months now, and it's still very secure and doesn't shift.
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You will need to line up the headboard and extension legs, get a small piece of 2 x 4 and slightly tap it in using the 2 x 4 and a hammer. that's what I did and had no problem.
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We have ours at the highest height- the headboard does not touch the floor and it IS a little wobbly. It's in a guest room that doesn't get used too much but we liked the quality of the wood and it matched our other furniture so we just live with it. I would not want someone to lean hard against it too much.
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Bed is great. The only problem is the two pieces of particle board that they use for the main support. We just found out during the week that it is starting to break so now over the weekend we have to go switch out the particle board for real wood.Other than that we haven't had any problems with the bed. Its not like its a metal or normal frame that moves, so you don't get any noises from it. Drawers pull out without any problems and noises as well.
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iam not so sure you can attach a headboard but you may be able to drill hole on either side of top frame and attach...but don't think it would be too sturdy..this is a heavy duty frame though.
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You can certainly attach the headboard to the wall using a portion of the leg that is out of sight. I wouldn't recommend leaving it freestanding unless your bedframe can hold it securely against the wall. Frankly, if I'd only wanted a wall-mounted headboard, I'd have made it myself using plywood, batting and fabric. It's an easy task.
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I think the description of the item says there was no way to attach a headboard. I certainly did not see anything on this most basic of frames. I got around this by making an upholstered headboard which I attached to a wall with a "hangman" type hanger that can be found in your big box stores. My opinion is that the frame is too thin to be able to attach the typical headboard.