I saw this bed at my local Goodwill and practically pushed over an old man to get to it! I had already made 2 twin headboards into a bench and had been looking for another bed to make into one. Building is addicting! I knew, once I had this bed safely tucked into the back of my truck, that I was going to paint it with American Paint Company Surfboard.
Before, boring, dated bed. (No the footboard isn’t already cut that would mean I forgot to take a before picture and I never do that)
Here is the footboard cut in half to make the sides, I cut it with a skill saw. Super easy!
I used my Kreg jig to make pocket holes so I could join the sides to the back.
This is what the holes look like, little pockets.
Sides and back joined together. I made 4 pocket holes on each side.
The color I was inspired to use, American Paint Company: Surfboard.
Closer look, soft gorgeous turquoise blue.
All put together with 2 x 4’s along the front and back to support the seat. Paint is still drying but only used one coat.
This one board was cut at both ends so I had to touch it up with my favorite mix of stain. Sunbleached & Dark Walnut. It’s the closet match to weathered gray that I can find.
Pretty close match, could have used a little more Dark Walnut but I was too lazy!
Post courtesy of Jill
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