How To Widen A Bed Frame

Knowing how to widen a bed frame is essential for anyone who has an old or antique bed frame that they want to make wider. Widening a bed frame can also be a great way to save money on a new bed. Here are the essential aspects of how to widen a bed frame.

The first step is to gather your materials. You will need:

A tape measure
A pencil or chalk
2 pieces of lumber (1" x 8" is a good size for most frames)
Wood screws
A drill
A countersink bit
A hammer
Sandpaper

Once you have your materials, you can begin by measuring the width of your bed frame. Make a note of this measurement, then add 2 inches to it. This will be the new width of your bed frame.

Next, you will need to cut your pieces of lumber to the correct length. The length of the pieces will be the same as the width of your bed frame, plus 2 inches.

Once you have your pieces of lumber cut to length, you can begin to attach them to the bed frame. Position one of the pieces of lumber on the inside edge of one of the side rails of the bed frame. Align the edge of the lumber with the edge of the side rail, then secure it in place with wood screws.

Repeat this process on the other side of the bed frame. Once both pieces of lumber are attached, your bed frame will be wider.

The final step is to sand the edges of the new lumber to smooth them out. You can then apply a finish to the wood to match the rest of the bed frame.