I painted the porch assembly while it was still on the sheet, just as I did with the windows and doors. After that, I removed it and glued it to the dollhouse, touching up all the edges. I used stain on the railings and paint on the posts. Although the porch assembly is small, it is very easy to install, likely because the parts are precisely cut by laser. Like the windows and doors, the porch parts are made of paper-thin wood veneer.