How to Make a Princess Castle Facade

Building a princess castle facade isn't difficult, especially if you know how to use a hand saw.

When decorating a room with a castle theme, creating a princess castle facade can add a touch of whimsy. This type of facade requires an oversized piece of plywood, and the work can seem overwhelming at first. With some simple tools and guidance, however, this project can be stress-free and rewarding.

Things You'll Need

• Plywood
• Measuring tape
• Pencil
• Hand saw
• Sandpaper
• Paint
• Nail gun
• Nails

Instructions

1. Measure the wall the facade will be mounted on. Use the measurements as a guide for the size of plywood you use. The plywood should not be the same size as the wall, and should be less than a quarter-inch thick.

2. Draw a castle shape onto the plywood with a pencil. At the bottom of the castle, draw a half-moon shape in the middle that looks like the castle entrance. At the top, draw triangle-shaped turrets. Make sure the drawing takes up the entire space of the plywood.

3. Cut out the castle shape using a hand saw. Make sure to cut out the half-moon door and the turrets for the full castle effect.

4. Sandpaper the entire castle shape, smoothing off any rough spots from the surface of the wood. Also make sure to sand all the edges.

5. Paint the castle. Use a neutral color like white or beige for the base color. Use colors like pink or purple for the tops of the turrets. For extra detail, paint a brick pattern onto the castle, and paint green vines at the base of it. Let dry.

6. Nail the castle facade onto the chosen wall using a nail gun.

Tips & Warnings

• If you're using it in a kid's room, let the child help design the facade.

• Add details like stenciled fairies or butterflies.

• Make sure you use enough nails to keep the construction up on the wall.

• Take care not to cut fingers when using the hand saw.

References

• Princess Themed Bedroom Designs: Kids Decorating Ideas