For the sake of convenience, the vast majority of headboards and bed frames are compatible.

Mounting a headboard to a bed frame. Measure the edge between your headboard and the edge of your bed. Install a bolt, washer, and a nut in each gap of the bracket. Opens in a new tab.

When you buy a separate one, ensure that the. Next, you will attach the headboard bracket to the mounting adaptor. Insert a french cleat into this initial hole and make sure it’s set about halfway.

Measure the space between each hanger in the wall and. Slide a washer onto the bolt and put a nut over it. Contents [ hide] 1 position the headboard on the bed frame.

Generally, you will secure the mounting adaptor to the bed frame using a few bolts. The headboard feet must be flat on the floor and tight to the side of the bed. Use a level to make a horizontal line on the wall where the headboard will go.

Move back your bed against the headboard. Secure the headboard bracket channels to the base, then attach the headboard bracket flange to the bracket channels. Align the mounting holes in the legs (struts) of your headboard with the holes on the back of your bed.

Draw a reference line on the wall. Secure the legs to the headboard with bigger bolts and washers using a 5mm allen key. Create your first hole with the power drill within the outline or markings you have established.