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How to Use a Full Size Headboard with a Queen Size Mattress and Frame
Are you one of those people that are lucky enough to have grandma’s old solid brass headboard? Perhaps you have an antique headboard you are fond of and would like to use with your queen size mattress set. There are many different kinds of full size headboards that people want to hang on to and use. The problem is the full size mattress really just isn’t as popular as it once was and has been all but replaced by queen size mattresses. So how do we solve your fitting issue after all you can’t make a round peg fit in a square hole, or can you?
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How does the full to queen conversion work?
Today we are helping you modify your current full size bolt up headboard to a more modern size that will accommodate an adult couple comfortably. The present day queen size mattress and boxspring set needs to sit on a supporting frame. The frame you can do this conversion with is called a bolt up frame and like the name suggests it bolts up, in this case at the headboard end. The way this happens is with a special mounting plate. Note the picture to the right. The only difference is that the plate would bolt up the reverse of what we have shown. (Shown is Queen Headboard with Full Mattress Set and Frame using a Glideaway 8A Mounting Plate).
How to install full / queen mounting plates.
Assemble queen size bed frame.
Line up slot holes on mounting plate with holes on frame mounting bracket. Slots are oversized for possible needed adjustments and fit in later step.
Bolt up mounting plates with two nuts, bolts, and washers with the extra slots of the plate turned in toward the other mounting bracket. Do not tighten.
Assemble other mounting plate to the other bed frame mounting bracket leaving bolts loose for adjustment.
Place the full size headboard at head end of queen size mattress and line up free slot holes of 8A Mounting Bracket Plates with frame headboard mounting bracket. Use the bolts, washers, and nuts that came with your headboard and fasten. Then connect the opposite side. Align mounting plates horizontally and vertically and tighten. Repeat on other side.
Where to buy conversion mounting plates for queen to full or full to queen bolt up frames
Glideaways 8A Mounting Plates are an inexpensive solution to purchasing a new headboard, bedroom furniture, or having to get rid of a precious heirloom. If you’ve been look for great pricing and fast free shipping on mounting plates to make your headboard work with your mattress and frame look no further.
Is there a bracket to fit a full headboard on a king metal frame? I do not want to get rid of my upholstery full headboard. HELP!
I have an antique full bed frame and would like to use with queen mattress. Thank you.
Hi Marcia, If it is in a “full size” Headboard and Footboard and you wish to use is with queen mattress and boxspring or CV1L bolt on or hook in should fit most old beds. Their are exceptions. We would be happy to speak with you about your specific bed. Please call the 888 number at the top of this page. We may ask for email or text pictures. Talk soon Doug
Would this work with the headboard and footboard having slats for the bed frame. The one where you just slide the frame into? The bedroom suite is really old but if I can extend it for a queen mattress, that would be great!
Brenda, I really do not know. I would need to see pictures, feel free to contact me. Most slats are spaced too wide and secondly there would be nothing to hold the wood slats into place. Doug
Hi, this is my grandparents’ beautiful mahogany bed. It has wooden slats instead of being attached with screws. Is there anything I can do to be able to use a queen mattress? I took a picture but I can’t figure out how to upload it here. Thanks for any advice you can provide.
Maria, You cannot upload photos here. You are welcome to contact us at the store and email or text photos that way and we should be able to assist you and figure out a conversion that will work. Doug
How would I b able to make this work with full size brass bed and brass footboard and convert to queen size.
Pat, We need a little more information. Is your headboard and footboard a bolt up style with nuts and bolts? Thank you Doug Belleville STL Beds
Hello. Are you still responding to this post? I have an old wood headboard that is a full size and I want to use it with a queen mattress. Could I send you photos for your opinion as to whether this is possible?
Anna we are. Please feel free to email me or call. Simply click here to contact us. Our toll free number is at the top of every one of our web pages. Thank you for reaching out to us. Doug
Can your store help me out with repairs of headboard that the bed rails attach to. I can send a photo if possible
Lakisha, I am sorry we do not repair furniture and headboards. You may want to contact a local furniture refinishing company in your area. At the very least they should be able to get you in the correct direction. Doug
I found a beautiful full size headboard with footboard and rails. I need to convert to a queen size bed.
Is this possible and if so, how?
Vicki, There are many many different ways to attach full size headboards with footboards and side rails. Most of the time the answer is yes. If you email us photo of the connection points we would be able to give you a more precise answer to your question. Thank you Doug Belleville Owner