When working on the roof of a dollhouse, there are several important considerations for achieving a polished finish.
After attaching the flat inner base to the roof, I applied stucco texture and painted it white, similar to other ceilings. The roof's bottom surface requires careful treatment to conceal gaps and create a refined appearance. Stucco or alternative covering materials are essential. You might consider using foam core for a better fit, which can be enhanced with wallpaper frieze or crown molding to add detail and hide imperfections.
Installing the roof requires precision. Despite careful alignment, small gaps often appear where the roof meets the dollhouse walls. These can be concealed using spackle, additional stucco, or decorative trim. The key is to position the roof carefully, ensuring the best possible fit before applying tacky glue.
Pay special attention to the joints between the roof and walls, including the top of interior partitions. While exterior gaps will ultimately be hidden by shingles, interior gaps may require trim work to create a seamless finish. The most important advice is to take your time during installation, focusing on achieving the most precise fit possible before permanently securing the roof.
