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The headboard has gone through many evolutions throughout its long history, with each new iteration bringing something new to the table. Whether it’s floor standing headboards that give your bed a rather impressive looking statement headboard that ‘stands’ on the floor or wall mounted headboards that attach to the wall above your bed to provide a beautiful, comfortable support for when you’re reading your latest book.
Headboard panels are the latest trend in the headboard market and whilst they share many similarities to wall mounted headboards, they give you the opportunity to layout your headboard however you desire and can cover a much larger surface area too. But how do you install them? Well we’re here to provide you with a guide that instructs you how to do exactly that. But first of all, what will you need?
What Tools You’ll Need
Whilst you’ll be provided with all the accessories you’ll need to install your headboard panels such as the screws and wall plugs to safely install the screws into your walls, you will need to gather some tools to effectively install your headboard panels.
- Power Drill & Appropriate Drill Bit For Your Wall Type
- Pencil to mark your wall
- A hammer to push in the wall plugs
- A tape measure to ensure you install them in the right place
- A spirit level to ensure the headboard panels are straight
What To Consider Before Installing Your Headboard Panel
Now you have all the tools you need, you’re probably really excited to get started installing your headboard panels, however there’s a few things to consider and check before you start.
First of all, double check that you’re happy with the colour and fabric upholstered on your headboard panel. Mistakes can be made and the wrong headboard panel may have been delivered to you or potentially you’re not sure on your fabric or colour choice now you’ve seen it in person. If you’re not completely satisfied with the product, you can return it at this point in all the original packaging.
If everything’s as you expected, your next step is to double check that the headboard panels will fit in your desired location on your bedroom wall. Just place one of them up against the wall and you should be able to see if the number of panels and the layout you had in mind will be achievable.
Next, you need to consider your wall type. If your headboard panels will be attached to a timber stud, metal stud or plasterboard wall, the included wall plugs may not be suitable and you may need to acquire an alternative. Lastly, please ensure there are no hidden pipes or electrical wiring in any of the areas you plan to drill.
Choose Your Headboard Panel Orientation
One of the great things about headboard panels is the fact you can lay them out in a variety of different orientations and you can use as many headboard panels as you desire, you could even install panels across your entire bedroom wall if you desired.
The most common layouts when it comes to headboard panels is either installing a number of them next to one another in a vertical or horizontal pattern.
However if you have the space, you could combine the two layouts and potentially position two horizontal panels across the top of a number of vertically installed headboard panels.
Installing Headboard Panels Vertically
Here are the steps to follow if you plan on installing your headboard panels in a vertical layout.
Step 1
First of all, grab your tape measure and decide how high you want the headboard panel to be positioned from the floor. Make a mark on the wall with your pencil on one side and then use the spirit level to mark on the other side of the wall, ensuring the marks are in line with one another. Then use the spirit level to draw a line connecting the two marks.
Step 2
Grab one of your new headboard panels and place it against the wall, with the bottom edge of the panel sitting on the line you’ve drawn. Take your pencil and draw a new line along the top of the headboard panel. Grab a piece of the wall hanging wood that came with your headboard panels and place it against the wall, ensuring there’s 9cm between the bottom of the wall hanging wood and your top line you drew.
Use a spirit level to ensure the wood is level and then mark your wall through the holes with a pencil. Then use your power drill to drill holes in the wall, ensuring your drill bit is a suitable size for the wall plugs you’ll be using.
Step 3
You’ll now want to grab the plastic wall plugs and place one of them into each of the holes you’ve drilled, carefully using a hammer to secure them in the holes. Then take your drill and change the drill bit to a suitable one for screwing the screws into the wall inside the wall plugs. Alternatively, you could also use a suitable screwdriver to carry this step out.
Finally, grab your headboard panel and hang it onto the wall, making sure to hook it over the wooden wall hang you’ve installed to fix it into place. Continue this process with the rest of your headboard panels and your wall will be looking fabulous in no time.
Installing Headboard Panels Horizontally
If you’re looking to install your headboard panels vertically instead, here’s our guide to safely and securely do so.
Step 1
Your first step is to measure how high you want your headboard panel to sit from the floor. You could use a headboard panel to help you visualise this. Once you’ve decided, take your pencil and make a mark on one side of the wall where the edge of one of the wall hanging wood panels will go.
When hanging vertically, you’ll need to install two wall hanging wood panels next to each other, so it’s a good idea to use one to make marks on each end of the panel, ensuring to use a spirit level to make sure the panel is level before you make the marks. Once the marks have been made, use the spirit level to draw a line connecting each of the two marks you’ve made.
Step 2
Then take one of your headboard panels and line the bottom of the panel along the line you’ve drawn. Ensuring it’s straight with the spirit level once again. Then use your pencil to draw a line across the top edge of the headboard panel placed vertically.
Then, one by one, place the wall hanging wood panels against the wall, ensuring there’s 9cm between the top line you’ve just drawn and the bottom edge of the wood panel. Use your pencil to make marks through the holes in the wooden panels. Then use your drill to drill holes in the wall using the appropriate drill bit for the size of plastic wall plugs you’re using.
Step 3
Take the plastic wall plugs that have been supplied and place them in each of the holes you’ve drilled. Use your hammer to carefully ensure each plug is secured into each hole. Then use your power drill with a suitable drill bit to screw each of the wooden wall hang panels onto your wall. You could also use a suitable screwdriver to carry this out too.
Finally grab one of your headboard panels and securely attach it to both of the wall hanging panels you’ve fixed to the wall. Make sure you hook the headboard panel correctly onto the hanging panels to ensure it’s safely and securely attached to your bedroom wall.
Caring For Your Headboard Panels
Now that your headboard panels are installed and your bed has been placed up against them, you’ll want to do everything you can to ensure they stay looking as good as new for as long as possible. Here are our top tips to do just that.
1) Regular cleaning is an essential step to ensure your chosen upholstered fabric retains its look for as long as possible. Regular dusting and vacuuming is a good idea, especially utilising the brush vacuum attachment.
2) Each fabric type requires a different cleaning technique when it comes to removing stains, so be sure to look into what each fabric type requires. Generally, dipping a cloth into a gentle soap and water mix and blotting the stained area works well, but again, it’s important to consider your chosen fabric type before cleaning stains. For more stubborn stains, we recommend consulting a professional cleaning service.
3) Hair products such as hairspray, oils and gels can affect the fabric finish, so it’s important to avoid prolonged contact with these products. Take care when reading your latest book or watching TV in bed and leaning against the headboard panel.
4) You’ll ideally want to position your headboard panels away from any sources of direct sunlight to reduce the chances of any colour fading and also position away from direct sources of heat like radiators.
Velcro Headboard Panel Alternative
If you don’t fancy dabbling in some DIY but still want to take advantage of our stylish headboard panels, then our Easy Mount headboard panels might be the right choice for you. Utilising strong velcro strips, they quickly and easily attach to your bedroom wall without the need of any power tools or the need to create any holes in your wall. We’d still advise that you use a spirit level to ensure the headboard panels are level though.
Headboard Panels: Modern, Stylish & Versatile
Headboard panels are a great alternative to more traditional headboards affixed to your bed, floor standing headboards or wall mounted headboards. Each individual panel can be placed exactly where you want, enabling you to experiment with the layout and even cover a larger area of your bedroom wall if you desire.
Hopefully our installation guide has helped you to understand how easy it is to install headboard panels. There’s nothing to be daunted by and you’ll have the look you desire in no time at all. However if you do have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team who will be more than happy to help.