While working on my dollhouse, I needed to apply ceiling paper to the living room before installing the staircase. This was crucial because once the staircase is in place, accessing the ceiling becomes impossible.
During the ceiling paper's drying time, I began assembling the staircase, which proved somewhat challenging due to vague instructions. The key was ensuring the risers fit flush along the staircase's side edge, with steps resting on top of the spine. Proper alignment prevents unsightly gaps along the staircase side wall.
I painted the entire staircase, uncertain which parts would be visible after installation. I chose to stain the steps dark brown and paint the remaining components white. The process required meticulous attention to detail - sanding after the first paint coat, applying a second coat for smoothness, filling gaps with spackling compound, and allowing adequate drying time for touch-ups. Even though the inside of the staircase is barely visible, I wallpapered and trimmed it to maintain a complete, finished appearance.
Installing the staircase demanded careful precision. I gently sanded it to fit between the floors and used a rubber mallet to position it, being careful not to damage the finished ceiling or break the staircase. The staircase is held in place by the pressure between the floors and will be further secured by surrounding flooring. While minimal glue can be applied to floor joints, excessive glue risks damaging the surrounding wallpapered walls.
