Applying siding to the dollhouse walls is straightforward since it has only two square walls. The instructions suggest a measurement for the lap width, but I prefer to cut one siding piece in half and use that as my guideline.
Start at the bottom and overlap each piece over the one below it, following the guidelines. It's important to use a strong glue for the siding, as trim will cover it later, and you want it to stay secure. I recommend Aileen’s Quick Grab Tacky Glue in the purple bottle. Avoid runny glues, as they can warp the siding, but it will flatten out again as it dries. If any edges lift from the wall, clamp them down.
Once the siding is completely dry and flat against the wall, you can paint it. Take extra care when painting around the windows for a neat finish.
Cutting the siding around squares is relatively easy. Remember to cut out any slots on the wall with a box cutter, as you'll need them for installing components. You don’t need to extend the siding all the way to the edges at corners or door openings since trim will cover those areas and hide any uneven ends.
After siding and painting, you can add the top window trim. I also installed the lattice foundation, ensuring all parts were painted beforehand.
Next, I installed the interior staircase railing for the first floor. The instructions were not very clear, but my photos should help clarify how they fit together. Be sure to label these parts carefully with a pencil, as they can easily be confused with those for the second and third floors. Dry fit everything before gluing.
Finally, I assembled the front doors and stained and glued the interior trim onto both front doors and the kitchen door.
