Use a brush to touch up these areas and wait a few days before allowing children to play with it, as this will allow the paint to cure. I had smalls lifts of paint around the window and door frame where I had opened them. Your painted plastic playhouse is most at risk to chips in the first few days, as the paint needs to cure.
#LITTLE TYKE PLAYHOUSE HOW TO#
How to stop the plastic paint from chipping Painting the bricks was probably the longest part of this project, but pop on a podcast, and you will fly through it. To paint the bricks, I used an old makeup brush. You do not need to water down the paint with this spray gun. Using a spray gun will save you time and paint when painting the playhouse base inside and out. When I was painting my shed, I purchased this spray gun. I cannot recommend using a spray gun enough for this project. Lightly scuff sand the surface of the playhouse and wipe away any dust before applying the paint.
#LITTLE TYKE PLAYHOUSE FULL#
As this has been in a garden, it was full of spider and cobwebs, so I gave it a blast of the power washer as well. I used Omniclean by Autetnico to wash down the plastic playhouse. To prepare the plastic before painting, use a degreaser to remove dirt and oils. How do I prep the plastic before painting? For example, if using Colourtrend or Farrow and Ball, I recommend using their primer ranges to get the best adhesion.Īs I used the Versante Matt, I didn’t have to apply a primer. Will I have to prime the little tikes plastic playhouse?ĭepending on the brand of paint you are using, you may have to prime.
#LITTLE TYKE PLAYHOUSE CODE#
Use the code DAINTY10 at the checkout for 10% off your order. I have an affiliate discount code with Autentico. I used a half-litre tin for this, and I had some paint leftover. Roughly, I used 1.5 litres of paint.įor the bricks and rood, I used Autetnico Versante Matt in the shade Blogne Bricks. I used Autentico Versante Matt in the shade Milk for the base of the cubby house. However, you will have to use a primer with the eggshell range. It does have a matt feel, so if you are not a fan of the matt feel, you could try the eggshell paint. The Versante Matt range has a built-in primer and is also self-sealing, so no need to wax or varnish after applying. Since painting both of these in Versante Matt, I have had no problems with the paint range, and it has lasted. I used this paint on the other cubby house and also on my shed. I used Autentico Versante Matt paint on the plastic playhouse. What paint to use on the plastic playhouse I politely asked my brothers if they would collect it for me. Now, because I have a small car, I rented a van from GoCar for €11. The little tikes playhouse is much lighter in comparison to the wooden cubby I painted back in 2019. You can easily dismantle the playhouse to make it easier to transport. When I saw a cubby house listed for €25, I bid straight away, no bargaining, just a bid! I knew if I patiently waited, I would get a bargain. Some second-hand playhouses were still around the €100-€150 price point. I would get a notification whenever someone would list one for sale.
These little tikes playhouses are expensive, even second-hand ones. ** This post contains affiliate links Sourcing a second-hand plastic playhouse Have a scroll below to read what I used and how I painted mine. However, you can still successfully paint it.
Painting plastic is a little more complicated than wood or other materials. In this post, I will share how to paint a little tikes plastic playhouse. I felt so excited when I was able to find one online for €25. Enjuague bien después del ensamblado.I am no stranger to playhouse makeovers, I remember doing this wooden one back in 2019, but I wanted to get my hands on a plastic one. Para facilitar el ensamblado, utilice jabón líquido para vajilla o aceite vegetal para lubricar las partes donde conectan entre sí las paredes. Finalmente, empuje la plataforma para introducirla en la pared con escalón (Ilus. Empuje hacia abajo en la esquina adyacente de la plataforma, manteniendo en ángulo la parte opuesta de la plataforma. 1-2 Para ensamblar la plataforma (B) en la pared con escalón (A), primero inserte la plataforma en el lado de la pared con escalón, que tiene el “buzón” (Ilus. Une fois l’assemblage eectué, rincez soigneusement. Pour faciliter l’assemblage, utilisez du produit vaisselle liquide ou de l’huile végétale pour lubrier les endroits où doivent s’emboîter les murs. Enn, enfoncez la plate-forme vers le mur du marchepied (Illus. Poussez vers le bas dans l’angle adjacent de la plate-forme tout en maintenant le côté opposé de la plate- forme incliné vers le haut. 1-2 P our assembler la plate-forme (B) au mur du marchepied (A), insérez t out d’abord la plate-forme du côté de la “boîte aux lettres” du mur du marchepied (Illus.
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