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A miniature attic room with light wood floor, blue floral wallpaper, and a small wooden desk and chair in the corner. The desk holds a black sewing machine, fabric, and sewing supplies.
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DIY Dollhouse Flooring: Miniature Wood Floors From Popsicle Sticks!

Learn how to make DIY dollhouse flooring from popsicle sticks and coffee stirrers. A budget-friendly, charming way to transform a wooden doll’s house.

Equipment

  • Mitre shears or craft knife
  • Ruler
  • Pencil
  • Sandpaper (fine grit)
  • Heavy books (for pressing while drying)

Materials

  • Paper (for template)
  • Cardboard
  • Popsicle sticks
  • Wooden coffee stirrers (optional alternative)
  • PVA glue or wood glue
  • Parchment paper
  • Wood stain (optional)
  • Clear matte varnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Create a template
    Cover the dollhouse floor with paper and tape sheets together. Trim to size and transfer the shape onto cardboard. Cut out.
  • Trim the sticks
    Cut off the rounded ends of the popsicle sticks. Cut to your desired board length.
  • Glue boards to the card
    Glue sticks onto the cardboard base, staggering the joins like real floorboards. Fill gaps with trimmed pieces.
  • Press and dry
    Place parchment paper over the flooring and weigh it down with heavy books. Leave to dry completely.
  • Sand (optional)
    Lightly sand the surface to smooth joins and remove uneven edges.
  • Stain and seal (optional)
    Apply wood stain for a richer tone. Seal with matte varnish if desired.
  • Install your DIY dollhouse flooring
    Glue the finished flooring into the dollhouse room. Press down and allow to dry fully before decorating.

Notes

  • Popsicle sticks are the ideal thickness for realistic diy dollhouse flooring.
  • Coffee stirrers create a narrower, more delicate plank look.
  • Staggering the joins makes the flooring look more authentic.
  • Using a cardboard base allows you to remove the flooring later if needed.
  • For wider planks, use jumbo craft sticks.