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How to Make a Pallet Headboard With Wood Tile

how to make a pallet headboard with wood tile

We determined the size of the headboard based on the number of tiles we had. The headboard is three tiles wide by 10 tiles high. We marked the utility board and cut out the pieces with a circular saw. We used pieces 1, 2, and 3.

how to make a pallet headboard with wood tile

We constructed a frame of 2 x 4s using pocket holes to connect everything.

how to make a pallet headboard with wood tile

We used wood glue and brad nails to connect the utility panel to the frame. The vintage irons are helping to hold the board in place.

how to make a pallet headboard with wood tile

We laid the tiles in place then removed the backing and stuck them into place. It’s literally Peel & Stick!

how to make a pallet headboard with wood tile

We trimmed out the edges with actual pallet wood cut to size and stained. This was glued and brad nailed into place.

how to make a pallet headboard with wood tile

We determined the placement for the light hardware and drilled holes with a Diablo hole saw. The flanges were then screwed to the board.

how to make a pallet headboard with wood tile

The light kits were threaded down thought the pipe fittings into the hole and the pipe was screwed into place. The light socket fits snuggly into the opening of the metal elbow.

how to make a pallet headboard with wood tile

We used a French cleat to hang the headboard on the wall. One part went on the headboard and the other on the wall.

how to make a pallet headboard with wood tile

We lifted it onto the wall and plugged in the lights.

how to make a pallet headboard with wood tile

We also made pallet valances for the windows, but that’s another post!

how to make a pallet headboard with wood tile

Another view of the DIY headboard, end tables, and pallet valances.