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This project plan can simplify building a playhouse. This easy project uses just a single sheet of plywood and even uses the scraps for a door!
Dimensions
Materials and Tools
1 – Sheet of 1/4″ Exterior Plywood
6 – 2×2 Furring Strips, 8′ Long
3 – 1×2 Furring Strips, 8′ Long
3 – 1×3 Furring Strips, 8′ Long
Hinges for the Doors
Cut List
CUT LIST FOR THE WALL FRAMING
1 – 2×2 @ 90″ (Top Plate)
6 – 2×2 @ 45″ (Studs)
2 – 2×2 @ 29″ (Window Top and Bottom)
1 – 2×2 @ 57 1/4″ (Bottom Plate)
1 – 2×2 @ 14 3/4″ (Bottom Plate)
1 – 2×2 @ 18″ (Door Header)
1 – 2×2 @ 7 1/2″ (Window Header Stud)
90″ x 48″ 1/4″ Plywood with Windows and Doors cut out to fit the stud wall.
CUT LIST FOR THE TRIM
1 – 1×3 @ 90″ (Top Trim)
1 – 1×3 @ 14 3/4″ (Bottom Trim)
1- 1×3 @ 57 1/4″ (Bottom Trim)
2 – 1×2 @ 43″ (Side Trim)
2 – 1×2 @ 36 1/2″ (Door Trim)
1 – 1×2 @ 21″ (Top of Door Trim)
2 – 1×2 @ 16 1/2″ (Window Side Trim)
2 – 1×2 @ 32″ (Window Top and Bottom Trim)
CUT LIST FOR DOOR
Scrap Door Piece of plywood
2 – 1×3 @ 33″ (Door Sides)
1 – 1×3 @ 13″ (Middle Trim)
1 – 1×3 @ 18″ (Door Bottom)
1 – 1×4 @ 18″ (If you don’t have a 1×4 scrap, you can use a 1×3 but the length of the door sides will need to be increased to 34″)
Step 1
STUD FRAMING
Frame your wall as shown above using 2″ screws and glue. Check for square. Trace out your windows and doors onto the plywood and cut out the openings. If you are careful about cutting out your door, you can use the door scrap to build your door with. Attach the plywood to the stud wall using 1 1/4″ nails and glue.
Step 2
TRIM
It is always a good idea to measure and cut your trim as you go to get the best fit. Use 1 1/4″ nails and glue to attach the trim to the face of the wall, keeping outside edges flush.
Step 3
Cut your top door header piece in an arch as shown above. Then use a Kreg Jig™ to join the door pieces to create a door frame.
I used 1x2s and a 1×3 header because that is what I had for scraps. You can see the pocket holes in the above photo of the door. Then use 1″ nails and glue to attach the back plywood to the door frame. If your nailer doesn’t shoot 1″ nails, you can by brad nails and use a hammer to add the nails. Do not forget the glue.
Step 4
Here is the door completed, but not yet on it’s hinges.
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Hey Anna,just thought you
Hey Anna,
just thought you might want to know, the sponsor link doesn't seem to work - I get linked to the image itself.
Thanks for all the plans, I especially like the outdoor collection!
Ana,I just found your blog
Ana,
I just found your blog and the these playhouse plans - they are fantastic!!! I feel so lucky to have found your site in my search for a present for my daughter's third birthday. What I only just realized was that these plans aren't part of your archive, but you're working on this project right now! What excellent timing.
Good luck with the rest of the project and thank you so much for the plans.
Jenny
I'm super stoked! I've been
I'm super stoked! I've been building this piece by piece and I have all the sides finished except this one. I'm excited to get started on it today!
Super awesome. If you make
Super awesome. If you make the platform the right height, you can add a slide... that's what we are going to do, maybe two slides so the boys can race, hehe! Love this site!
Ana I am getting ready to
Ana I am getting ready to make the door. There is a difference in the way you built the door and the plans. My question is did you make changes in the length of the sides or is that the way you planned it to be? I want to use the Kreg Jig like you did. In the plans it shows the header on top of the sides and your door shows the header between the sides.
Any idea what this playhouse
Any idea what this playhouse may cost to make minus the deck?
I can't seem to find the
I can't seem to find the plans for the playhouse. I have found the plans for the front wall/ door and the swing set but I can't find the rest of it. Am I missing something?
Thanks for all of your hard work. I love you plans and designs!!
Kaycee White
Playhouse
Can you tell me what the total cost is for just the playhouse?
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