Skip to main content
Stesso

Applying Clear Coat and Final Assembly

15:48
18:46
203.1K views

At 15:48 in

Building a Bed out of SCRAPS!

Watch on YouTube

What happens here

The framed headboard and footboard are prepped for clear coat application. The creator uses an HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) spray gun to apply a clear coat over the stained chevron pattern, ensuring protection and a smooth finish. Multiple coats (around three) are applied, allowing proper drying time between each. Once dry, the headboard and footboard are moved to the bedroom. The 2x12 side rails are attached to the headboard and footboard using the pre-drilled pocket holes and screws. A 2x4 is secured down the center of the bed frame using wood glue and screws to act as a central support for the slats. Finally, 1x3 slats (cut to 77.75 inches long) are laid across the frame, spaced evenly, and secured with screws, providing the base for the mattress.

Goal: A clear coat is sprayed onto the headboard and footboard to protect the stain. The bed frame is then assembled in the bedroom by attaching side rails and center support, followed by installing slats.

Tools and materials

  • Drill/Driver
  • HVLP Spray Gun
  • Measuring Tape
  • Spacers
  • 1x3 Slats
  • 2x12 Side Rails (with pocket holes)
  • 2x4 Lumber (for center support)
  • Clear Coat Finish
  • Headboard & Footboard (assembled)
  • Pocket Hole Screws
  • Wood Glue
  • Wood Screws

What they say

Hide

uh clear coat we gotta protect this uh stain i always recommend spraying this is a hulp square this one's like 50 60 bucks this is my go-to all the time it's always loaded i don't have to worry about it i'm gonna do like maybe three coats let it dry and then we'll start assembling [Music] so [Music] okay so we have a frame up if you didn't notice i'm using little spacer to make sure it's an even uh spacing off the ground what we're gonna do next is take this two by four that i put some pocket holes in the end and i'm gonna reinforce the middle here now the reason why i'm gonna reinforce it you're asking is because we're gonna have slats here slats are basically what the mattress is gonna sit on and this is to keep it from bending down the middle too hard now these are just one by threes and they're about four bucks a piece at eight feet long i trim these down to seventy seven and three quarters and we're gonna space them out as evenly as we can i bought 12 of those you should be fine with 12 as well support down the middle well there'll be support down the middle uh and then this will be a really solid structure [Music] [Applause] [Music]

Auto-generated from the video audio.