A headboard is an essential decorative element to dress your bedroom. There are various models. Some can be installed directly on your wall, but this is not always possible. How to attach a headboard without drilling your wall? Answer in this article.

The 3 advantages of attaching a headboard without drilling

Many headboard designs can allow you to avoid having to drill into your wall to attach them .

This has 3 major advantages.

You preserve your wall. To permanently attach your headboard to the wall of your bedroom, you have the possibility of drilling your wall and fixing the headboard on it using a cleat and a specific attachment system for example.

The disadvantage of this technique is that you have to drill into your wall to install the attachment system on which the headboard will rest. By choosing another fixing method, you preserve your wall.

You have greater flexibility. If you don't permanently attach your headboard to your wall, you give yourself the option of changing the arrangement of the furniture in your bedroom, including easily moving the bed and headboard.

You can install your headboard more easily. If you opt for an attachment system without having to drill into your wall, generally installing your headboard is much easier and faster.

There are 3 main techniques for fixing a headboard without drilling . We detail them below.

Place the headboard on the floor, against a wall

This is the easiest method to attach a headboard.

Depending on the headboard model you have chosen, it is also possible to place it directly on the floor and secure it by wedging it securely between the box spring/mattress duo and the wall of your bedroom.

This is especially the case if you have a freestanding headboard or one with non-slip feet.

In concrete terms, the weight of your bed should normally be enough to keep the headboard in place and ensure its stability.

Attach the headboard to the box spring

If you don't want to make holes in your wall, one option is to attach your headboard directly to your box spring .

This option is possible if your headboard is high enough to exceed the height of the box spring + mattress.

Usually, when the headboard model can be attached directly to the bed base, the manufacturer provides you with all the parts necessary for its installation. There are several possible techniques. For example: threaded rods, washers and self-locking nuts.

In this case, you simply need to place the threaded rods in the location provided on your bed base and insert them into the support attached to the headboard.

Use adhesive strips

This is a slightly less common and less reliable technique, but you can also attach your headboard using adhesive strips (specific Velcro strips, for example).

This method is only possible under certain conditions: your headboard must be relatively light, the wall on which you want to attach the adhesive strips must be perfectly flat and clean, etc.

Above all, make sure in advance that this technique is really suited to your headboard model.

And at Letti Letti?

At Letti Letti, all our headboard models are manufactured so that they can be attached according to your needs and preferences.

Our headboards can therefore be placed on the floor and held in place by the weight of your bed, attached to the bed base or to the wall .

We provide you with the necessary mounting brackets to be able to attach them to the wall or to your bed base.

Each headboard also comes with two wooden plates in two separate locations (front and back), so you can make the necessary holes in your headboard.

The headboard cover allows you to cover everything for an ideal aesthetic finish.

Safety Tips

Whether you have opted for a wall mounting system or a drill-free system , it is essential to remember to regularly check that your headboard is stable and the mounting is durable.

To do this, when you carry out the maintenance and cleaning of your headboard, remember to check that your headboard has not moved from its initial location and that it is securely attached.

If you notice that it is moving or leaning to one side, check your fastening system. If it is faulty, you will need to consider another technique for securing your headboard. Do not hesitate to ask the company that supplied you with the headboard for advice.