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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Yes, I think you would have to use a box spring unless you add extra slats for support. If you used just a mattress you would need a really thick mattress to reach the base of the headboard or else there would be a gap. I currently have mine with a box spring and mattress and it works well.
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It is very sturdy. Wood is dense and quite heavy, and the frame bolts e everything securely in place. The feet are great. It does not budge or rattle when contacted. Though definitely put it together in the same room you want it to be, nearby the spot. It is great quality but very heavy.
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Frame should have brackets and hardware needed; screws and nuts. Ours went together in 10 minutes! great headboard...no rattles or squeaks!
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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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It doesn't have any specific structure for a headboard. I like the bed because it is very simple hard wood. The head and foot are exactly the same. If you wanted to drill into the frame, the wood is of very good quality and it would probably be fine. If it was me, I would anchor the headboard to the wall behind the bed to avoid the issue. I definitely recommend the bed, it is very well made.
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I had no problem attaching the bed frame with the headboard. The bed frame was a little narrow had to force it a little bit to get the bolt throught.
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The construction is: headboard, footboard, a base of cylindrical rods welded to the side rails (this comes in two pieces), supports for all points where the two base panels meet. All pieces are metal and it seems very strong.
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According to my husband who assembled the bed, it is very sturdy. Time will tell, of course. He is confident the bed will pass that test. Let's hope so!
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The bed is not set up for adding head or foot boards. But it is made of sturdy wood and by drilling a few holes and installing some lag bolts you could easily add them if you are a little handy with wood working. I chose not to do this as I am using the bed in a cabin in the woods and want the rural look.
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Depends on how thick your headboard is. Ditto the getting longer bolts if it's too thick. Brackets are very sturdy. Hope that helps!
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Yes!! This is a very nice headboard for the price. There is Assembly required but it is not hard to do at all. I am a single female and did this all by myself. If you purchase this headboard you will not be disappointed.
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Headboard is part of the three piece. We went ahead and ordered the dresser separate so it matched the set. I think total it wasn't more than 500 and its all pretty sturdy. It looks very nice put together.
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It's very sturdy. Several pounds at least. Just make sure that the support dowels are friction tight or glued.
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My headboard is solid. Seems to me when I assembled I didn't exactly follow the instructions as I wanted a better chance of things lining up. Don't remember the specific steps though.
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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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I wish I could help. My husband put headboard together for me and the instructions have been thrown away. I know it went together fairly easily. Surely Amazon can locate instructions for you.