Decorative Nails
Posted in Garden Antiques on 05/02/2010 08:29 am by adminHow to Add Nail Heads to an Upholstered Headboard?
I am new to the DIY area, but I really like the look of the tan headboards accented with nailhead trim. I am somewhat crafty so I think I can do it myself.
I will buy the plywood, foam, batting and fabric, but I may need some advice when it comes to adding the decorative nail head trim.
I will apply the nailheads to the outer edges of the bed. Do I simply hammer them in or will that tear/pill the fabric.
Also, should I add legs to the headboard or would it be okay just to affix it to the wall?
I intend to use some form of tan/jute material that seems to be pretty durable.
Any help would be great.
Here are a couple options for nail strips:
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=803&filter=nail%20strip
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=804
As you see, the first link is much easier to install, since you only have to hammer every fifth nail. These are best to use if the nails are not the primary means of holding the fabric, e.g. you're stapling first.
The second link is for genuine upholstery nails. These you'll want to practice with on a piece of scrap wood. The trickiest part is making sure they end up in a straight line, so use a marker to lay out your lines before nailing them in.
Hope this helps!
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