Free playhouse plans

This step by step diy project is about free playhouse plans. This backyard project features detailed instructions regarding the construction of a beautiful playhouse with front porch. Adjust the design of the playhouse to suit your needs and to match the style of your garden. Check out the rest of the outdoor project to see how to build the roof and the porch.

You should always plan everything from the very beginning, in order to prevent costly mistakes and to save time. In most of the cases, you need a friend to give you a hand when assembling the outdoor playhouse. Invest in high quality lumber and plywood, as the components will be exposed to bad weather. Protect the components with appropriate paint or stain.

There are a few tips that you should take into account, if you want to get a professional result. Therefore, take accurate measurements and use professional tools when making the cuts or when drilling pilot holes. Align the components at both ends and add waterproof glue to the joints, if you want to create a rigid structure.

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Building a playhouse

Materials

A – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 96″ long, 7 pieces – 81″ long JOISTS
A – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 48″x84″ long FLOOR
B – 2 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 43 1/2″ long, 4 pieces – 57 1/2″ long, 3 pieces – 16″ long, 2 pieces – 7 1/4″ long 2xSIDE WALL
B – 2 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 94 1/2″ long, 7 pieces – 57 1/2″ long, 4 pieces – 14 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 6″ long, 1 piece – 3 1/2″ long FRONT WALL
B – 2 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 94 1/2″ long, 7 pieces – 57 1/2″ long BACK WALL
C – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 48″x74 3/4″ long, 2 pieces – 60 1/2″x48″ long, 2 pieces – 60 1/2″x46 1/2″ long WALLS
E – 4 pieces of 1×3 – 64 3/4″ long, 2 pieces – 44 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 91″ long, 2 pieces – 52 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 60 1/2″ long, 6 pieces – 16″ long, 2 pieces – 19 1/2″ long, 4 pieces – 21″ long TRIMS

9 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8 ft
28 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 8 ft
11 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 8 ft
7 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x8′
200 pieces of 2 1/2″ screws
200 pieces of 1 5/8″ screws
100 pieces of 1 1/4″ finish nails
glue, stain / paint

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Use a good miter saw to make the angle cuts
Drill pilot holes before inserting the screws

Time

One Weekend

Part 1: Free playhouse plans
Part 2: Kids playhouse roof plans
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How to build a playhouse

Building the floor frame

The first step of the project is to build the frame of the floor for the playhouse. As you can easily notice in the diagram, you need to cut the joists out of 2×4 lumber. Drill pilot holes through the rim joists and insert

Attaching the flooring

Next, attach the 3/4″ plywood sheets to the joists, as described in the diagram. Align the edges with great care and secure the sheets into place by inserting 1 1/4′ screws, every 8″ along the joists.

Building the back wall

Build the back wall out of 2×2 lumber. Cut the components at the dimensions described in the diagram, after taking accurate measurements. Drill pilot holes through the plates and insert 2 1/2″ screws into the studs. Make sure the corners are right-angled and add glue to the joints.

Building the front wall

Build the front wall for the playhouse using the information from the diagram. Drill pilot holes through the plates and insert 2 1/2″ screws into the studs. Place the studs equally-spaced in order to create a rigid structure.

Building the side walls

Build the side walls out of 2×2 lumber. Cut the components at the right dimensions. Drill pilot holes through the plates and insert 2 1/2″ screws into the studs.

Assembling the frame of the playhouse

After building the wall frames, we recommend you to secure them to the floor. Align the edges with great care and insert 2 1/2″ screws to make sure the joints are rigid. In addition, check if the corners are square before inserting the screws.

Building the exterior walls

Mark the cut lines on the 3/4″ plywood sheets and get the job done with a circular saw. Smooth the cut edges and make the openings with a jigsaw.

Fitting the exterior walls

Attach the walls to the exterior of the framing and lock them into place with 1 1/4″ finishing nails. Leave no gaps between the components and make sure the edges are flush one with another.

Fitting the front trims

Fit the 1×3 trims to the front face of the playhouse. Use brad nails to lock the trims around the door opening and around the window. Leave no gaps between the components and make sure everything is locked together tightly.

Fitting the trims to the back wall

Attach the 1×3 trims to the back wall of the playhouse, in the same manner described above. Align everything with attention, for a professional result.

Fitting the side trims

Fit the 1×3 trims to the sides of the kids playhouse. Build trims for the gable roof out of 1×2 lumber and secure them into place using finishing nails. Lock the components together and leave no gaps.

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Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. In order to get a professional result, fill the holes and the gaps with wood filler and let it dry out for a few hours. Check if there are protruding screws and fix this issue, if necessary.

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