How to Cover a Box Spring

Intermediate 5 min 11 steps 17828 views Rating: 4.9/5 Published: 2026-06-02

Measure your box spring.. Find the appropriately sized sheet.. Choose a color or pattern for your sheet.

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Steps

1

Measure your box spring.

Step 1

Measure your box spring.

2

Find the appropriately sized sheet.

Step 2

Find the appropriately sized sheet.

3

Choose a color or pattern for your sheet.

Step 3

Choose a color or pattern for your sheet.

4

Cover your box spring with your chosen sheet.

Step 4

Cover your box spring with your chosen sheet.

5

Cut 4 squares of fabric and wrap these around the corners.

Step 5

Cut 4 squares of fabric and wrap these around the corners.

6

Cut 4 longer pieces of fabric for the sides of the box spring.

Step 6

Cut 4 longer pieces of fabric for the sides of the box spring.

7

Lay one panel along the edge of the box spring's underside.

Step 7

Lay one panel along the edge of the box spring's underside.

8

Apply upholstery tape 1 inch from the edge of the box spring.

Step 8

Apply upholstery tape 1 inch from the edge of the box spring.

9

Secure the fabric and the tape by stapling every few inches.

Step 9

Secure the fabric and the tape by stapling every few inches.

10

Flip the inner edge of the fabric so it hangs over the long side of the box.

Step 10

Flip the inner edge of the fabric so it hangs over the long side of the box.

11

Turn the box spring upside down and staple the rest of the fabric.

Step 11

Turn the box spring upside down and staple the rest of the fabric.

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