DIY Playhouse Makeover 2020 || Step 2 Playhouse || Frump to Glam
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- I had SO MUCH FUN taking this old playhouse and giving it a total playhouse makeover. This Step2 Playhouse retails for $600 and I was able to purchase it, paint it, and add accessories for less than half the price. These DIY makeovers can definitely be time consuming but are completely worth it in the end when you have the coolest makeover on the block in your own backyard. I hope this helps anyone in starting off with their playhouse makeover- feel free to drop a question below!
Much Love, Caitlin
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1. Rustoleum Spray Paint for Plastic: www.walmart.co...
**I went through 2 pink cans, 1 copper can, 5 black cans and 10 white cans
2. Solar Light: www.amazon.com...
3. Wreath: www.amazon.com...
4. Mailbox: www.amazon.com...
5. Hello Sign: www.amazon.com...
6. Chalkboard Paper: www.amazon.com...
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ABOUT ME 😃:
I am 30 years old and originally from Chicago. I attended the University of Iowa and lived in Iowa for several years before moving to Charleston, SC with my husband. We had our daughter in October of 2018 and her arrival finally inspired me to get going on the youtube channel I had always wanted. In 2020 we plan to expand our family so be sure to subscribe below and follow along on that ttc journey. Don't be afraid to say hello in the comments! Much Love, Caitlin
All my woodwork I am making with woodprix. Google and try it.
I love this! I was given this exact playhouse last week. We are missing the tabletop as well. Your idea for the table bottom for the missing part next to the door was genius! We were missing that piece as well. We also had no assembly hardware that we were able to order online for $10. Sooo excited to get it completed. We’re making it a replica of our house! Love these makeovers!
Janice Hampton that’s too funny !! Did it also have dead frogs to be scraped off the doors 😂?? I love the replica idea !! That will be so cute ;)
Go to woodprix if you'd like to know how to make it easy. Good solution for every woodworker.
May I suggest investing in a comfort grip that clips on to the spray can. It reduces finger fatigue.
Great Job on this house
Verde830 didn’t even know those existed !! I’ll definitely look into that for the next project :)
Google Spray paint trigger
What?! I just did a playhouse makeover and wish I would have known about this too! Spray painting is no joke! 🤣
Omg, no way in heavens I could do this!!! Especially the spiders and bugs!! 😯 great job on this!! Love it!!! 😊
Twist: omg, it would’ve been SOOOOO cute if the bay window was useable and you could sit in it!!!! Omg that would be so stinking cute!,,,, 💓
iiTxui ! That was definitely NOT my favorite part 😂. Thank you !! Actually that would be so cute ! - like a little “ book nook “ !
This is so cute
Your baby is so cute too
They grow up fast mine is 16 now where did the time go
Omg I’d so do this for a living; The spiders I can handle, the dead frogs I cannot.
The frogs were definitely fun 😂
@@thatcaitlinS How did you manage to scrape them off? I don’t want to touch them lol
Love the makeover. I picked up this exact house on Marketplace and I’m working on it now, but how in the heck did you remove the door, shutters, bay window, etc? I am struuuuuuggling. I’ve looked all over for videos of someone actually removing them and can’t find any.
It took forever !! Honestly my husband just ripped it a part and it took a very long time to get it separated - there was no magic trick unfortunately 😮
It would be awesome to film sn update on how it's holding up!
I’ve been considering this !! Just for fun though I’ll note it here - the part where the sun hit held up for 1.5 years before I started noticing issues of the white peeling off. The black has held up everywhere just fine. The side of the house where the sun didn’t hit is holding up great !
@@thatcaitlinSthank you for the update!
I am trying to refurbish this exact playhouse from when my daughter was a toddler for a new member of our family. HOW did you get the door and the shutters off? We have tried everything. We are clearly doing something wrong.
I wish I had a better answer but yanking until our fingers felt like they were going to fall off 🫠🫠
How has the paint held up over time?
How did the paint hold up over time?
omg that is SOOOOOO cute! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you !! ;)
You could of just bought 2.5 gallons of pool bleach and water put 50/50 mix in a pump sprayer.No pressure cleaner. Let it sit in direct sunlight and let it dwell for 30 minutes the hose it down with water. It will melt all the dirt, grime, and algae like butter. And a new looking playground
Could have and thanks for the suggestions for others ! What I did was easy enough ;) thanks for watching !!
Hello. What sealant did you use? I painted a step2 desk for my daughter and the spray paint just chips off so easily
I just used rustoleam to seal it all in ! The area facing the sun chipped after a year or so but the side not facing the sun and the roof actually held up really well even a few years later ! Hope this helps
Hi! I am about to do this as well and I am wondering how it held up for you through the years? Where there any chips or cracking in the paint?
The black areas and pink areas looked fantastic 3 years later . The white side that faced the rising sun definitely showed some wear by the second summer but the side where the sun set looked great !
How were you able to remove the door and shutters. I just bought one to makeover and have disassembled everything except door and shutters. Do you have any tips?
Pamela Williams it definitely took a few tries ! Honestly my husband had to just balance his foot on the side walls and yank the doors/ shutters off . It was actually harder to put them back together than to remove them. I wish I had better tips but truly it was just a lot of yanking 🤦🏻♀️
Any suggestions how to deconstruct/take apart this playhouse? To resell?
Very difficult to get to the windows off ! Putting them back together was difficult as well and made for lots of paint touch ups. Wish I had a better way of doing it but for us it was a lot of ripping apart 😁
Totally enjoyed your video. Hard work and patience pays off every time. At times I fall into intricate projects like this all by myself, I wish I had more time for them.
Oh and thank you for not showing the frogs😅 I almost threw up just imagining🤮
Thank you !! Yes I am normally NOT a patient person so this tested me A LOT . No problem 🤢😂
How did you get the doors and shutters off? I have a kitchen set I want to refinish for my daughter, but I can't figure out how to take the doors off to save my life.
Oh it was rough ! My husband literally had to rip them off and it took SEVERAL tries ! We didn’t use anything except a lot of force 😂
Beautiful job!! I just bought this playhouse on Marketplace for my granddaughter. Trying to decide what colors I want to use. My husband thinks we should leave it “as is”. Ummm...no!! He loves the turquoise roof...I’m debating about keeping that. Decisions decisions 😃
Jeannie Jontz I totally agree you just can’t keep it the same - needs some pizazz ! :) Such a fun project though and I am sure your granddaughter will LOVE IT !
Did you take off the doors and shutters? If so, how? We’ve tried and can’t seem to do it 🤦🏻♀️
We did and it was TOUGH ! Truly no tricks for you, my husband just yanked and pulled until it finally happened . Best of luck !!
@@thatcaitlinS thank you!
Adorable!! So pretty, great job!! And that menu made me laugh! It was too cute!!!
Andrea Poole thanks so much !! The menu was definitely a fun touch ;)
Great Job!
Genius. seriously adorable! my girls have outgrown this stage playhouse but I'll be looking for one soon for my little guy. Can't wait to revamp one for him now! Also, really great quality video, very well done :) I'm looking for others Mama's to show support and grow with on youtube if your interested in supporting each other! Just subscribed!
Aww thanks Amber !! ;) had so much fun with it and I’m sure we will get some good use out of her little house for the next few years . I will define help check out your channel !! Thanks again :)
jeez, so much work on those burners! Maybe doing white first, then the copper on top may have been faster haha. Although it turned out perfect so I guess it still worked out in the end!
I talked myself back and forth so many times on what to do first hah !! If I did the White first I wasn’t sure how to block it off to do the copper - didn’t want to put table directly down but I still don’t know what would have been faster ! 😂
How the heck do I get it apart
Literally ripping and tearing until it popped off ! Took A LOT of time
@@thatcaitlinS ok! Didn’t know if it required tools haha, will just use force
@@GDBOYFilms best of luck 😂
AHHHHHH I LOVE IT!!! It seriously looks amazing!! 👏🏼👏🏼🖤🖤 so cute! Love seeing the process! Great video!
Mega Mom thank you !!!! I love how it turned out 🎀🥰
Do you have any links for the replacement parts? I can’t find this play house on the little tikes website ??
Hi Chelsie! It is actually a "step 2" playhouse not little tykes but I did just go to the step 2 website and I don't see it at all! Wondering if maybe it was discontinued ;(
Okay, That you for looking! I can’t find anything for it lol
This is so cute! I’m about to do the same with my kids playhouse I got from marketplace. So how’s the paint now are they still stay cute or chipped? Also which is better satin or flat?
Thank you ! Yes truly everything has held up and no chipping at all :) . I liked the flat finish in general because it looked “ fuller “ and covered everything a little better , but the difference was minimal and both were great !
@@thatcaitlinS I came looking for a way to paint kids plastic shoes. Prep and sealing if needed. Do you have any thoughts on this? Thank you for sharing your fun project z it’s so cool.
The house is so adorable and so is your daughter! Great job!!!
Thank you Diane !!!!!!
Thanks so much for making this! Your video inspired me with doing this and making a video for my girls!! Love how it made it look so fun!
That’s so awesome !! Thanks for watching :)
Thank you so much for this!! Answered all my questions!
Did you spray anything on it to weather proof it?
Honestly I didn’t and it’s been 5 months and no issues !! The white definitely shows “ dirt and debri “ but it comes off when I spray it down. Everything has surprisingly held up really well !
@@thatcaitlinS thanks☺️. I have a little tikes jungle gym. I used flex seal around the climbing parts but I’ll leave the rest alone.
@@gottahavefaith4146 that totally makes sense !! Especially with wear and tear :)
Hi hun what pressure washer do you have?
Hi Helen ! I had the greenworks pro pressure washer - hope that helps :)
Has anyone done this where they keep the items inside the house? I have a playhouse where I like to keep it inside for rainy day and wondering if there’s a crazy intense smell (obviously after it drys completely like two days)
How has the paint held up?
The side not facing the sun was perfect after several years ! The white areas facing the sun definitely saw some use after 2 summers . The black roof held up great !
Buen video.. Alguien sabrá si venden el grifo de esa casita? Y el domo? Gcs saludos desde mty nl
The cozy coupe car is so awesome my daughter used to use it all the time and it was one of my favorite toys to play with it is so cute to play with outside😂😅🎉
You did such a good job! Can you do an update video for us bowing how it’s held up? Curious to know how it lasts. Thank you!!
Thank you !! We are moving in a few months and I actually sold the playhouse and made a nice profit off it after all these years ;) . Update - the side facing the sun had damage but the opposite side looked great ! I wish I did a sealant coat or two every year to help so that’s the only thing I would truly change !
Trying it with a playhouse I bought
How weather proof is this?
Zero issues with rain or wind ! The one side that faced the sun definitely had some peeling by the end of the second summer but only the white parts and not the black roof !
Wow 🤩 excellent 👏👏👏👏👏 Thank you so much for taking the time to record this beautiful House 🏡 great job I try to do it
Thank you Imelda !!!!!! 💜
Any suggestions on where to purchase a replacement doorbell that chimes ?
I was able to get mine right off the step 2 website - the one that goes directly with the house ! So I would try there :)
We just got this same house for free! Someone set it out for the trash we cleaned it up. It is missing part of the roof. Doesn't have the phone. Also the sun roof. I looked on the step 2 website and they don't have this house on there any more. Thank you for the inspiration!
I also noticed that !! Our door got broken by a kid in our neighborhood and I’m not sure how to fix it now 😁 . But that’s awesome you found it for free !!
How much total spray paint (12 oz. cans) did you end up using? We are trying to figure out how much it would cost us in paint.
The paint can usage is in the description section ! Good luck with your project :)
How is it doing 2 years later???
The side not facing the sun looked brand new and held up great ! The black roof turned out wonderful on both sides . The white / pink facing the sun definitely had some signs of use and I wish I would have down a sealant coat every 6 ish months to help with that !
I am trying to paint a little tykes house for my son, I've used oil based primer made for plastic, krylon fusion paint and nothign sticks even after days in the sun. I don't know why it won't stick.
How was the temperature in the playhouse with the black roof? I'm really wanting to do it in black also but worried about the heat. Could you give any insight to that?
Hi Crystal that’s a great question ! I don’t think the roof caused any issues although I’m sure with the heat it didn’t help , but what I do regret making black is the welcome mat because that was SUPER hot for my daughter’s little feet .
So cute!!!
Linda Nave thank you Linda!! 🥰
Wowwww! You should feel proud of yourself everyday! What a great job y’all did!
Thank you so so much ! 💜💜
This looks like it was a ton of work but it was definitely worth it!! It turned out beautifully! ❤
Thank you !!!!
Do you have a link to the doorbell?
Doorbell comes with the house ! I did have to go on the STEP2 website and order a new one that is designed to go with it due to water damage though so you can easily purchase one there :)
@@thatcaitlinS :) i don't have that model but figured it could work with the one i have. We'll see 🤞🏼
love style and want to see more
Did you use any more spray paint than what you originally showed in the video?
Nope ! Used exactly what I listed and it covered everything ! I ended up buying one more of anything I completely ran out of for touch up areas , especially after you reassemble and things chip a little bit :)
Gorgeous! May I ask how the spray paint has held up a year later?
Thank you Andrea ! In the areas with normal sunlight everything looks great - almost perfect now at 2 years out. The area with direct humidity and sunlight ( we live in South Carolina ) - that area needs lots of work ! I love the white but it is all chipped on the far right side from the sun. White is harder to do touch ups so in hindsight I would still do it as I did it originally but with a darker color on the outside!
How long did it last
The side without the sun lasted 3 years !! The side with the sun showed wear just after a year ! The black stayed perfectly in place and it was just the white facing the sun that didn’t last
@thatcaitlinS dang I guess I can't do it. My yard has nothing but sun. Thanks I was going g to do the plastic playscape I have
If you had an old sheet or tablecloth would work too as a drop cloth.
Grace Pope definitely !! ;):)
Beautiful
Please wear a mask when using the spray paint
Yup I mentioned in the video I started wearing one at the end but definitely know to wear one for a big project like this next time !
How has the paint stood up 1 year later?
Most areas are almost perfect ! The side where the sun hits has done a little “ peeling damage “ with the white paint but not the black. I suggest doing a top sealant coat if the sun will be in contact with anything, but all in all pretty good !!
Love love love
Buen video
Venden algunos accesorios por separado?
All accessories were purchased on Amazon or a random website . I don’t personally sell anything :)
thankyou so much for answering ill have to check out hobby lobby soon my daughter loves flowers and its coming along I did see your comment on the windows and its so hard i just spray painted on them and by being careful as well i had to use a different pink because there was not sweet pea here sad about that I used hot pink hope it comes out the same as yours I suck at painting!! the struggles we do for our babies and their happiness!! done a small house this home is def big i hope it fits in my living room lol
I'm sorry another quick question did you do the other side of the windows black as well?
But yes so true !! The things we do for them 😂😂 . I’m sure it’s going to turn out great ! I painted the window shutters separately and did both sides the same color so yes both are black ! :)
Super cute! Hard work pays off!
Thank you 💜💜
I just bought this house for my granddaughter. I’m thinking of painting it. How is the paint holding up and could you do a quick video update so we can all see it?
Hi Shelley ! Paint is holding up perfectly in most spots! In areas where there is direct sunlight ( in our crazy, humid Charleston SC weather ) the white has chipped in some spots. I have to imagine a less humid environment wouldn’t cause that many issues , but again in areas where the sun isn’t on it all day the paint is perfect !
@@thatcaitlinS thank you so much for the update.
you are awesome for doing this for your kid
Aww thank you Tonya ! I had so much fun with it and she is definitely enjoying her new play space ! :)
Does spray paints safe for the kids?
I wouldn’t do it for an inside project but since it was outside we were comfortable with it :)
@@thatcaitlinS oh bcoz im planning to restore my daughtrs play house but i am, if the chemical will stay on the surface..
@@thatcaitlinS i mean the dried ones. is it safe ? does chemical dont stay on the surface after dried up?
@@Jofiljamez_05 I’m not sure - sorry !! :)
Can you share the link for the exterior light and how you secured it into the hollow plastic?
We just used a drill and screws to put it in ! Link below if I can find it :)
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Love the video! I’m doing my own makeover, and I can’t get the door off! How did you do it ?
SO MUCH TUGGING !! It took quite a bit of time and honestly eventually we just ripped it off . Wish I had a better answer !
@@thatcaitlinS I’m afraid I’ll break it 😅 and then we won’t have a door lol
@@TVGuild also felt that way and figured we would have to risk it because otherwise it was not coming off 😂😂 good luck !!
Omg love this ❤️ I just did the same thing in my channel. Great job I know first hand that this is a lot of work 😂
Johna Jalessa it definitely took a lot more out of me than I was expecting 😂. I’m obsessed with these makeovers right now so I’ll have to check it out !!
Johna...what is your channel? Would love to see what you did 😊 I’ve been watching all the makeovers I can find trying to determine what I want to do with house I purchased on Marketplace for my granddaughter.
Jeannie Jontz it’s johna jaleesa and yes it’s a lot of work but a lot of fun at the same time 🙂
I’ve seen people use chalk paint. Ive used that plastic paint and done it the correct way but it eventually chips off
Mermaid DIYArtist I’ve definitely seen some spots that need touch ups but I also went over it with a sealant a month later and that seems to do the trick ! :)
@@thatcaitlinS i love your play house. I'm going to ask for the hundredth time. How is the paint holding up?
@@jessicacouchstanley3518 for the most part great ! Where the sun hits the white part has definitely had some wear and tear 1.5 years later , but otherwise it’s not too bad ! :)
Sorry to ask another question... I just tried applying my vinyl welcome decal to my front door and it would NOT stick to the paint/door. What vinyl did you use or how did you add the “hello” touch?
SORRY! Duh! You linked it! Thanks!
No worries !! It was hard to get it to stick at first but once I got it on I’ve had no issues :)
How did you get it to stick? I received the “hello” decal you used but haven’t applied it yet.
When I applied the one I made it just popped off in areas.
@@karleestephens189 the decal stuck completely on its own and I was surprised I didn’t need to put anything over it to “ seal it “ . Been almost a year and it’s still on there ! Definitely took some time to make it stick how I wanted it but after being veryyyy patient I got it in the perfect spot and then just didn’t touch it again so I wouldn’t mess with it :)
Hey how did you manage to get the sink and tap off? Yanking? Lol
Yes !! Hah lots of banking ! I also put a screwdriver underneath to prop it up a big while we pulled it a part
@@thatcaitlinS thank you. another quick question is the paint lasting or is it chipping? People are saying not to paint as it will chip.. especially the sink as she puts water in that all the time
Hannah Sunde I haven’t had any paint problems so far- even in the sink ! I didn’t use a sealer coat , only a built in primer with the spray paint. I’m sure I will notice some wear and tear as the months go on but at the moment everything looks great !
I love it sooo much
Thank you !!!!!!!!
I love it 💞💞💞💞
Thank you Tiffany ! :)
Does it take screws or bolts? Mine came with long wood screws, I’m not sure they are the original hardware
No screws or bolts on the main body of the house . There are definitely screws on the smaller parts ( sink for example ) otherwise everything has a locking mechanism.
@@thatcaitlinS I just scored the Little tykes “Endless adventures” playhouse” for $35 used, on marketplace and look forward to refurbishing for my grandson. A bundle of replacement parts can be ordered for $35, and I found the instructions online as well. I learned it takes 2 people to put together and it does lock and I was provided with long screws (not sure if they are original)but the hardware is also included in the parts package. I know my grandson who is one, will love it!
@@lindakelley2676 oh that is an AWESOME score ! Yes definitely two people to hold in place and yank a part or put back together but it sill be so worth it and he will absolutely love it :):)
@@thatcaitlinS I’m overwhelmed and inspired. off to the hardware store! I hope to find paint on clearance, easy for house paint but probably not plastic paint!
@@lindakelley2676 definitely break it into sections because it can be daunting ! Best of luck !! :):)
Great job!
Thank you !! :)
This is so cute
Mermaid DIYArtist thank you !! :)
How is it holding up now ?with rain and sun?
Honestly and truly it’s been totally fine ! The white definitely shows “ dirt “ but I’ve had zero issues with chipping !! :)
@@thatcaitlinS hey how or where is the link for the flowers in the front im doing the same Play house
@@mayrafernandez8964 the flowers were just random selections from hobby lobby that I put together ! I used actual dirt in a pot we had hanging around to make it sturdy and look more real ! Hope your transformation is coming along nice :)
Your house looks amazing. I was able to score this playhouse on Facebook marketplace today. I haven’t actually picked it up as yet, but am so excited to do a makeover.
Can you please tell me did you just lay the house directly onto your grass or do you have anything underneath it?
Yayyy that’s so exciting !! It’s such an awesome house . I had a drop cloth underneath the whole time however I HIGHLY recommend having a thicker, plastic paint tarp down, rather than the little thin plastic sheets I used . The paint stuck quite easily to mine and I had to do sections over. Good luck !!!!
Sorry, I meant do you currently have your playhouse directly on the grass or you have it laying on top of anything?
My husband and I are trying to figure out what we should lay the house on so grass and weeds do not grow inside the house.
Also, do you have any final pictures of how the kitchen burners turned out?
ameena bacchus oh ! Actually no we put it directly in the grass and although the grass/weeds grow around it we haven’t had any issues on the inside !! I do have pictures but not sure how to upload them 🧐. I ended up buying some paint pens to make the lines extra sharp !!
Okay, great to know that we have the option to lay the house directly on the grass without anything underneath.
I didn’t even know they had paint markers. Thank you for the tip, I will definitely order some. Do you have a recommendation of which one to get?
Also, I wanted to say thank you for showing how you used the table legs for the rails to place the mailbox.
The house I got didn’t come with the rail or welcome mat. I plan on just getting an outdoor welcome mat and using your hack. I love the little mailbox you got. It’s so cute.
The colors of your playhouse is so adorable.
I love it!
The Olsen Family thank you very much !! :)
It’s so beautiful seeing the two of you working together on this
Awww thank you so much !! 💜💜
I see you’ve added doorknobs so the doors open with ease however I do not see any numbers how will I or your 2 year old child know which house it is have you seen all the playhouse makeovers? Kind of disappointed would not recommend to a friend. 🙁 sorry not sorry
Hi - I’m not sure I understand your comment . I did not add any door knobs. I repainted the existing ones that come with the house. I’m also not sure how doorknobs would confuse my child ?? It’s just for fun ! Thanks for watching
Hi! Do you have any tips on how to remove all the doors, the sink area, etc? I am having a hard time with mine.
Especially the bay window!!
Hey Jeanette ! It was definitely fun getting it a part :) the bay window ended up being hard to put BACK ON and we scraped some paint as we did that. Honestly it was a lot of yanking and prying with screw drivers / tools and there wasn’t an easy solution. I’m pretty sure my husband just kept yanking until something would pop out :):)
@@thatcaitlinS how do you spray paint so it's not splotchy layers I don't have a consistent hand