Plastic Playhouse Paint Makeover
Wondering what the best paint for plastic toys is? Look no further! Learn how to paint on plastic outdoor toys easily with good results.
A few weeks ago a neighbor put up on Facebook that she was getting rid of a plastic playhouse that had seen better days. My inner hoarder cannot turn down free things so I told her I would gladly take it.
I have to admit that my husband wasn’t convinced this was a good idea but I knew it would provide some entertainment for all three boys in the backyard now that the weather is turning nice and I knew how to paint plastic if needed.
I also learned how to spray paint fabric if you are interested as well!
After we had it set up in the backyard I could tell my husband Randy still wasn’t loving it-we’ve been putting a lot of work into the oudoor living areas lately so when he went back to work Monday I thought I’d surprise him by giving the playhouse a quick makeover to make it a little more aesthetically pleasing!
This wasn’t the first time I’ve painted some Little Tikes plastic toys in our yard. Last summer I spray painted a chair and table set (another one my hubby wasn’t loving due to it’s faded appearance.) That didn’t go so well for me. Although I used spray paint meant for plastic I didn’t get a good result at all. I was determined this time would be different.
When I was looking for paint at the hardware store I went in thinking I would buy Krylon Fusion plastic paint because that is what I read was best. It was also what I used on the ill-fated table and chairs though so I wasn’t too disappointed when the store didn’t have it.
I found some Valspar Plastic Primer and threw that in the cart but I was not loving the color selection in the Valspar plastic specific spray paint. I wanted the playhouse to match our house colors and I was drawn to a pretty gray-blue in Valspar’s new Color Radiance line. The can said it was good on metal, wood, and plastic so I decided to give it a shot!
The first thing I did was wash down the house with warm soapy water. Then I rinsed it and let it dry. I started spraying the roof black and I could immediately tell the difference with the Valspar paint than the paint I used last year.
It sprayed on perfectly-no drips, fantastic coverage…I was sold! I used the color radiance on the roof and house sides but for the door I used the plastic primer and regular red spray paint I already had on hand.
Again, with the plastic primer the paint went on great. Oh and by the way, this is NOT a sponsored post, I’m just a spray paint lover and had to share with you guys when I find something that works so well.
The entire playhouse took only one coat which ended up being one can of black, two of blue and that leftover red. (I only partially did the inside of the house-my kids don’t care at all what it looks like, I was just trying to make it less of an eyesore for us!)
The finish seems much more durable so far than the table I did with the Fusion spray paint-of course the area at the bottom of the door where it rubs when opening and closing is going to wear off almost immediately but I think that’s to be expected. I’m so excited with how it turned out and I think it’s new look has guaranteed it a bit longer stay in the backyard!
Have you painted plastic before? What are your tips for getting a good result?
If you get the spray paint on your skin, see this post showing how to remove spray paint from skin!
, but we passed it along to another family when our children outgrew it. Last we heard, it was still looking great, with some minor touch-Update 2016 (3 years later): We no longer have this playhouse but passed it along to another family when our children outgrew it and last we heard it was still looking great with some minor touchups over the years!
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I love the little house makeover – wish I’d known about this when my boys were younger because we had one of those icky faded playhouse. Pinned this great tutorial!
I’ve painted many outdoor items with the Sherwin William Chinese Red we bought for our barn’s vinyl faux hay mow doors. The first step for any hard to paint item is Sherwin Williams Adhesion Primer. After that, simply brushing on any good quality paint leaves no streaks and lasts for years. (Brushing applies more paint than spray cans; airless painting should be left to pros unless you’ve used one for many years.)
[Edit: Obviously the first step to painting anything is to clean it, making sure no soap residue is left.]
You don’t see all those painter’s trucks outside Sherwin Williams stores for no reason; when you guarantee your work, you don’t want to be back too soon (or ever). I believe Sherwin Williams has a new primer for surfaces that require an extra adhesion product, but Adhesion Primer is what I’m familiar with.
(I’m looking forward to reading your how to paint outdoor furniture. Even though our quality welded aluminum patio furniture is used in the shade, and covered at night, it has still faded after 30 years… but nothing available today can compare to what we bought in the 1980s.)
I have almost this exact same playhouse and spray painted the roof brown and door red. I did it 3-years-ago and it’s held up perfectly. I wasn’t sure what to expect.
which spray paint did you use?
It was Valspar Color Radiance
I know you said Valspar color radiance but what was the color
I’m sorry, I don’t remember Caroline, it was 3 years ago and I no longer have the playhouse. Sorry not to be more help!
I read that the spray paint on your play house held up for 3 years, was it out in the sun? Or under a roof? I am just curious to see how everyone’s playhouse have done after a few years. I am doing one for my nieces, along with a power wheels and I want to make sure that all of my work won’t be in vein, ;D Also, have you had the playhouse exposed to a lot of water from either weather, sprinklers, kids or just being hosed off? I wanted to paint a little slide for a kiddie pool but again…. I don’t want it to be in vein.
Thanks,
Shannon
Hi Shannon! I used this for a year at my own home before passing it on to another family. Per Facebook photos, it’s still doing amazing! All out in the sun as well. The main water has been rain.
Did you use the plastic primer on the entire house?
Only on the parts that I was using spray paint not made for plastic Kayla. Hope that helps! ~Melissa
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Exactly what were you trying to achieve by correcting someone’s spelling on a post from nearly for years ago?
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Danielle, what paint did you use?
I have an old kids slide made out of plastic and it’s faded and not slick now. after you painted your house would you say that the finish is smooth enough for a slide ?
I think the finish was smooth enough and I never had a problem with color transfer but I can’t say for sure
Looks great! I just picked up some plastic spray paint last week to try and redo the one I got at a yard sale last year. Yours turned out wonderful. 🙂
That is a great makeover! Spray paint is amazing, isn’t it!
What a difference! I didn’t even know you could do something like that! Makes a person rethink all the sad toys you see at garage sales!
Holy cow! That looks amazing! Nice work.
Great makeover! It’s amazing what a little spray paint can do!
Oh wow, it looks great! I remember our playhouse was SUPER faded from the sun and stuff. And how cute that it’s like a mini version of your house!
That is so ridiculously CUTE! Going to do a double take at all the garage sale yard toys now!
I had no idea you could do that! It looks fabulous!
looks wonderful! i can’t wait to hear how it holds up against the elements!
Looks great. What does your husband think of it now?
Its tolerable for him now! He’s not a huge fan of plastic outdoor toys but the boys sure love them!
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Super cute!!
I love this idea and just got a second hand Little Tikes house and it is faded. I would love to repaint it and your before and after pictures are amazing! I would love to know how many coats did you do? Also, how did you wrap/cover/etc.. the shutters and doors to get a clean finish. Thanks!
Hi Tiffanie, I only used one coat (can you believe it!?) I didn’t tape off the smaller areas-I actually used a piece of posterboard held in my left hand to cover them as I sprayed. It worked pretty well and the few areas I had overspray were easily touched up afterwards-that paint coverage is amazing. Hope that helps! -Melissa
This looks wonderful! I’ve got a old plastic swing set with a slide like the ones at babies r us. Do you think the spray paint would work on that? Or would it just come off as she climbed on it and went down the slide?? If you think it’ll work, I’d love to do hers!!
I’m honestly not sure but I’d think it would be worth a try?!
This is great! I have an old plastic doll house that got put outside when I outgrew it. My grandma brought it to me about 2 years ago and it’s been sitting in our back yard ever since. I’ve been thinking about cleaning it up, repainting it bringing it inside for my girls now that they’re a little older (2)
I’d love to see how it turns out if you do it Jessica!
I am finally attempting this for Christmas. Lol. I will absolutely share once it’. DOne. I couldn’t find my pin for thus so I had to Google and made sure to read the comments so I had the blog I wanted. 🙂
Good luck Jessica!
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Here’s the link to the dollhouse I Just did. My forearm and point finger and thumb are SO SORE. LOL. It was worth it. My girls say it’s “beautiful”. I wasn’t having much luck with the tight curves with the trim, so it’s not perfect, but it’s good and they love it. And it definitely looks a LOT better than it did before I painted it.
Love it! I’ve got some plastic dog and cat food storage containers to paint so they blend in my kitchen better. I haven’t been able to find the Valspar plastic primer. Where did you get yours? I bought Krylon but have been afraid to use it as I’ve heard stories of where it didn’t stick to the plastic.
I found mine at Lowes. It was just the Valspar Color Radiance, not the specific plastic paint and it worked perfectly! It’s holding up great too!
Is it still holding up? Did you store it during winter?
Hi Kellie, I gave it to a friend and we moved away last week but it was holding up great other than the one spot where the door rubbed on the frame so I’d definitely go for it if you’re thinking of it. We were in NC and didn’t store it away in the winter. Hope that helps!
So did u only use the primer on the door or under all the spray paint?
Only on the door because I used a red paint that was not made for plastic.
Hi with valsper primer can I use any sprays paint for the top? My toys are outside. So rust oleum ok? Does it have to say for plastic or? I need different colors then the valsper line offered
I’d look at the Valspar signature line first-they have a ton if colors and you wouldn’t need a primer. Otherwise once you use the primer it doesn’t seem to matter what brand of paint you use over it. I’ve used Valspar, Krylon, and Rustoleum over the plastic primer do far and it’s worked well!
I just scored an ugly plastic wagon off Craigslist for my daughter. So glad I found this post- that beastly wagon is about to get a makeover!
Yay! Send me the link if you post your transformation, I’d love to see it!
I Am Working On A Cozy Coupe. I Have Used The Plastic Primer. After It Dried, I Shut The Door And The Primer Came Off When It Rubbed Up Against The Frame. How Do I Get It To Not Run Off?
I don’t know of any way it’s possible to not get to rub off on those places where the pieces rub against each other.
painting it sounds great but what about when it gets dirty will the pain hold up when washing it off with hose or power washer
It’s held up to the hose, I haven’t tried power-washing it though.
how did you get the doors and window shutters off to paint them? I have tried but I can’t get them off.
I didn’t take them off Lara, I used a piece of posterboard to cover the areas nearby when I sprayed them.
I spray painted a little tikes bed today and didn’t have the best results. Although I used the Rustoleum spray paint specifically for plastic, there are places that the paint easily scratches off. I put a clear finish coat on it but I’m not sure that’s going to do it. Would you recommend painting primer over what I’ve done and then a trying the Valspar?
I’m not entirely sure Rachel…I’d be worried that since the Rustoleum didn’t adhere well that everything you put over it will come off too. Is there a way to scrub off the Rustoleum first? Sorry not to have better advice!
I tried using some Krylon Fusion on an old kitchen. It didn’t really work though I did everything that was recommended…washing it down, drying, wiping down w/mineral spirits. The stove top was a darker color & I was worried about the paint noticeably scratching off so I added 2 layers of decoupage on it, as well as to the inside of the fridge door where I had painted some of the molded food items (these don’t remove from the door, just the shape of milk, etc), and the window where I painted a happy scene since the sticker had come off. It has held up really well where decoupaged. If it will be indoors, I’d recommend trying that to keep your paint on if you have any scraping. I suspect decoupage wouldn’t hold up too well outdoors though. Consider if you want matte or glossy finish before you choose your type of decoupage to match your paint job 🙂
Great tips Sylvia, thanks!!
Melissa,
Love your project! Curious to know 5+ months later how the paint is holding up and if you’d do anything differently if you had to do it over?
It still looks great Christina! The only part showing wear is the door where the plastic rubs together but I saw that immediately. I’d do it all again-it took an eye sore and made it something cute for the yard!!
I just painted a little tikes outdoor playhouse. As I was moving it inside 3 hours later after painting it to dry over night the paint was coming off “really” easy. Two of the shutters barely touched one another and the paint come off. I used Valspar paint for plastic. I said on the can that no primer is needed. Any thoughts of what I can or need to do?
Was it the Signature line of Valspar Paint? M paint did rub off where my door met the side of the doorway but that was the only area I had problems with…and I doubt there is any paint that could withstand that friction. Please let me know if you try something else!
I have a Barbie Cruise Ship that I bought at a thrift store. I would like to turn it into a haunted ship. (I think it would be a wonderful Christmas gift for my grand kids, they love Scooby Doo.) Do you think the same painting technique would work, and hold up to the play the toy would get? I would paint it dark brown or black.
I think it would hold up, ours has only rubbed off on the door where the two pieces slide against each other and it’s been four months of outdoors abuse!
I have a similar playhouse and between the 4-5 cans of spray paint I will need, it runs to about $130-$150 (about $30 per can), which is about $30 less than buying a new playhouse. Now, I understand in your case the cost was irrelavant as you were restoring something from your childhood, but just wanted to check if I’m looking at wrong products or if it cost you about the same.
The spray paint I used was only about $5 per can.
Really? The Valspar Signature Range was just $5/can ? Did you buy them from a lowes store or online ? Thanks!
I bought it at a Lowes store, maybe it’s showing the price per case?
This looks great!!! I’ve been wanting to try this, and a few days ago I picked up one of these faded playhouses on the side of the road…I can’t wait to give it a makeover!!! 🙂 I’m definitely going to go with Valspar…Thanks for taking the trial/error process away for me haha!
No problem, I hope it turns out great for you Tiffany!
Wow this turned out great. Did you have to take it apart and paint each piece separately?
Thanks! I painted it all put together, I found it to be easier that way.
How did you paint the shutters? I can’t get them out.
I just taped off around them and covered the surrounding area with paper when I painted them.
Hey! So glad I found this! A friend just gave me a toy box today, but it is red and blue and I want to paint it to match my daughter’s room. I will definitely look for the Valspar spray paint and plastic primer, but a lot of the other articles I read on spray painting plastic said it needed to be sanded first? I’m guessing you didn’t do that? I hope it comes out good, I just worry that it will be hard to cover blue and red with purple and pink!!
I highly suggest the specific Valspar line in the post-the Signature-it works fantastic even without the primer and acme in gorgeous colors! Good luck! (and I didn’t sand first I just cleaned it first)
I’m working on a Little Tikes Slide today. Not sure how it will hold up since my girls will be continuing to climb the stairs and go down the slide but I’m going to try it out!
Good luck Laura! I’d love to hear how it holds up to use after a few months!
I want to do a slide as well…how did it hold up with all the activity? Did you use the Valspar?
Just finished Little Tikes easel, (super cute!!), I feel like I need a protective top coat. I read about decoupage. Any other ideas? I took mine all apart, due to drastic color change, stepped on one part and broke it. Opps! They have replacement parts I am going to order, but it wasn’t worth the time/effort!
What about painting a car bed.Want to paint it pink and purple. Any ideas on the safest paint to use that’ll also bring the best paint job.
I’m not sure, I’ve only found the one Valspar brand to get good results but I don’t know if there would be any risk on a bed.
How is the play house holding up??
So how has it held up? In the sun? The rain? The kiddos?
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Would this; hold; up; on little tikes climbers with a slide? I bought a used faded one but don’t want paint rubbing off on my daughter.
Hi Kelly, the only part that faded on mine was the door right where it rubbed on the hinge area. I can’t say for sure if it would rub off on a slide.
It looks adorable!
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I painted a picnic table with Krylon for plastic and it totally sucked! It started peeling on the second day. I wish I had tried Valspar! Maybe I’ll make that my next project and try it.
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I love this! I just bought one and plan to do the same thing. What colors did you use for this project? An issue I am having with the one I purchased is that it has tons of dirt and yard debris inside of the plastic and I am not sure how to get it out. Any suggestions? Thanks!
I have the same issue- “stuff” on the inside that shows through the white walls. Since this is going to be an outside toy anyway, I’m just going to paint it a darker color and hope the “stuff” doesn’t show through as much!
Good luck Heather!
What great instructions started the cleaning today. Off to lowes in the next few days, thanks again
Good luck Jo!! I’d love to see a before and after picture if you get a chance after you paint it!
Just got the same exact playhouse today! I’m inspired to redo it similar to our house colors! Thanks for the blog. Will try Valspar.
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Thank you. We just recieved a little playhouse from our neighbor that needs a little tender love and care. My 5year old daughter would love to change her “new” faded yellow house into a purple and pink castle…. thanks you for the info. Now i know what to use for our next week diy project. 🙂
Fantastic job on the makeover. I was just wondering if anyone had tried this on a slide. Or climber?
Did you use any type of sealer after painting it?
I used valspar plastic primer, then valspar paint and valspar clear coat and protecter on a little tykes bed that was brand new and it peels off. Dont know what to do! any suggestions.
I’m not sure Richard, I didn’t have that issue with the valspar plastic primer and the valspar color radiance. Did you try the color radiance? It made a big difference to me.
Brand new plastic needs to be stripped of the oils on the surface. I’m painting an old plastic deck storage box and a new plastic storage bench this weekend. I will wash both with detergent, adding a little vinegar for good measure. The new bench is going to need some elbow grease, some rubbing alcohol and maybe something else to get the oils off. I can feel the oil but I don’t want to wait until it wears off. I bought textured plastic Rustoleum for the majority of each piece and satin 2X Rustoleum for the tops. I will use primer too because I really want this to last and I have temperature extremes here on an NYC rooftop.
So rain didn’t wash it away?
Thanks for this info I’m fixing to paint a cozy coupe to look like a batmobile car and was wondering what paint to use.
Hi I just bought a swing set and we are doing it a mekover.
It has two plastic green slides, I will like to change the color but I don’t know if going to a light tone will be the right thing to do.
If I prime it and then apply the dark color will it work?
How is it holding up now? (If you still have it) I have going to paint a slide and some other parts of a little tikes swing set. Thanks for this post! Very helpful!
I actually don’t have it anymore but it held up well before I passed it on to another family 2 years ago, I recently saw that family passing it along in a FB picture and it looked pretty good from what I could tell!
Do you think I may be able to use the Valspar plastic primer on my kitchen Aid mixer since it can be used on metal? I’d been wanting to paint it a desired color. I have the Black Classic Kitchen Aid.
Did you put a primer on before you painted or did you just spray the valspar radiance straight on.
Just worried about the VOC’s and other toxic chemicals in the paint peeps are using to “refurbish” the faded plastic toys. Anyone else worried, or is is just me?
You are NOT Alone!! That was my FIRST major concern!!
Hello! First, I want to say the house and your painting job on the house looked gorgeous!
I have a plastic baby saucer seat I was looking to try and paint, which led me to coming across this post. I’ve researched the Valspar paints you used, and found that they were NOT Non-Toxic! I would never be able to consciously use the paint for a toy my baby would be constantly touching, playing with, and possibly putting his mouth on 🙁
Now I’m back to square one. *sigh*
Just curious. Did find a non voc to use? I want to repainted a castle bed but worried of dangerous toxic harm as she sleeps. Thanks
Omg. I bought the exact same thing for my kids and while it’s a cute playhouse, color is very ugly. I’ve always wanted to paint it glad i keep holding back till i came across this blog. Great tip!!
Let me know how it turns out Rachel-it’s such an easy project that packs a punch!!
Do you have to rub it down or anything before you paint? I desperately want to do my daughters play house because it’s faded so much!
Just give it a quick clean to make sure there’s no dirt and you’re ready to spray paint!
I cleaned mine inside and out with la clesner from filled store
Can you give an update on how the paint has held up over time? Interested in tackling a project like this this weekend! Thanks.
I don’t have the playhouse anymore Taryn, my children outgrew it and I passed it along to another family when we moved 2 years ago, I recently saw them passing it along via FB and it looked very nice still but I’m sure it would show some wear up close just from use.
This is probably a stupid question…but did you dismantle the playhouse before you painted it? If you didn’t, what did you do to block off the sections you weren’t currently painting?
I didn’t disassemble it (that’s far too much work for me!) I just taped newspaper over the sections I didn’t want to paint as I was using each color-much faster! Hope that helps!
~Melissa
Great, I’m definitely going to go that route as well, then! We picked up a little house from the curb in our neighborhood, haha. It definitely needs some love, but I don’t think I’m willing to put in that level or work! Thanks for your reply!
No problem Cathy, good luck! ~Melissa
Hi Melissa,
Would you recommend using a clear coat sealer to finish it off? My used play set that I got has 2 slides. I was wondering if using a clear coat sealer would help keep the slides smooth for sliding and keep the paint from rubbing or wearing off from my grandson sliding on it. I’m concerned that the paint without a sealer will start to rub off onto his clothes.
Yes clear coat it for surr
I have a lavender plastic toddler bed. Looking to pass it down to baby boy. Would like to spray paint it blue. Concerned it won’t hold up anybody with that experience
Use krylon paint with the printer in it I did a toddler bed from red/blue paw patrol to yellow/green John deere 4 yrs ago still holding up great
Hi,
I’m curious about paint choices. I’m trying to repaint one of those older plastic cars that you sit in and use your feet to make it go for my nephews. My oldest nephew is a year and seven months, the car has a roof and door so it would be considered an enclosed space, and I’m just really worried about choosing the wrong kind of paint for this project and it being toxic for them to be around. Can you suggest anything for me to work with that will be baby safe?
I have a little tykes plastic swimming pool slide combination and I picked up for very reasonable price very faded I want to spray paint it but I’m worried what to use because once you put the water in I don’t want it all coming off what do you suggest
I don’t think the water will cause it to wear but areas that get a lot of use do tend to show wear quickly-for us it was the doors of the little playhouse. Hope that helps! ~Melissa
How did you keep the colors from getting on the other parts of the house? Did you use newspaper, tape, plastic, etc.?
So do you usethe primer before spray paint?
Makes me wonder what the Little Tykes people paint with the first go round.
How has this held up?
My daughter has a huge little tikes climber and I already spray painted it once and now it looks AWFUL!
Also used plastic paint.
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Hi!
I’m attempting to do this with a picnic table set and I used the Kyrlon Fusion staying it was good for plastic but I noticed it not adhering. I tried looking for the plastic specific spray paint but it seems they don’t carry that line anymore? Where did you get your spray paint? I didn’t want the bright kid colors and am having a tough time with the Krlon Fusion spray paint.
Unfortunately it looks like Valspar discontinued that line so I’m at a loss of what to recommend. I didn’t have a good experience with the Krylon Fusion.
looking forward to trying this. should I use plastic sheets before I start spraying paint?
Yes, if you want to keep the paint off the grass you can put plastic or newspaper underneath the bottom edge
Hello! I recently repainted and primed a plastic slide someone gave us for free. I’d love to know if you have any recommendations for making it “slippery” again! The paint turned out beautiful but it’s unfortunately made the slide a bit tacky and my kids have a hard time sliding down it
I’m not sure but perhaps some sore of polycrylic spray to give it some sheen? I’ve never painted a slide so I don’t have experience with that issue. Sorry not to be more help
Hoping someone can give me an idea on how to paint small areas of plastic outdoor toys. The item is tan brown and dark blue. I’m wanting to repaint small areas that had stickers on them that were coming off or came off to make look better. Please help if able afraid spray paint won’t work cause it’s small areas. Please help if able
My Mom always said she used wax paper for slides when she was little. It didn’t matter if the slide was stone, wood, or some other material, the kids would put a sheet of wax paper under their bums’ and travel down the slide. After a few runs the wax transferred to the slide and it became an ultra fast chute! This worked great on the large plastic slide I had growing up. Every spring I would bring out a sheet of wax paper and prime the slide. It’s a bit like using wax on skis to reduce friction.
I used to use baby powder on the slide, the kids went down very fast!
Great tips on painting plastic outdoor toys! I never thought about using a primer specifically for plastic before. Can’t wait to try it out on my kids’ old toys that need a refresh. Thanks for sharing!
Great tips! I never thought to use primer on plastic before painting. Can’t wait to give my kids’ toys a fresh look!