Hide & Seek Kids Charlie Cubby House Owner's Manual - Page 3
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Important Information:
Hide & Seek Kids can only recommend the below information. If you are unsure with assembly or
painting your Cubby House than please consult professional advice. All unassembled cubby
house boxes need to be stored in a dry and covered area until assembly.
Unpainted Cubby Houses:
Some Cubby Houses from Hide and Seek Kids are supplied using unpainted raw timber. Although
raw, every piece of timber used in a Hide & Seek Kids has been heat treated for 9 days. Heat
treatment improves the durability of the timber and draws out the moisture making it less appealing
to insects.
Every effort is needed to keep the cubby dry until paint is applied inside and out on all unpainted
cubby houses. Painting the cubby house will create a barrier from the harsh Australian elements;
it will also assist in repelling water from the surfaces of the cubby.
Stained Cubby Houses:
Some Hide & Seek Kids cubby houses come pre-stained (water-based). The stain does provide some
protection, but like all water-based stains they have a life, depending on the surrounding environment.
For total protection we still recommend painting the cubby house.
Painting Tips:
Painting your cubby prior to assembly is the easiest and fastest way.
After consulting painting professionals, we recommend:
Two coats of undercoat over the entire cubby, then
Two coats of a gloss exterior paint over the entire cubby
*Some Hardware Stores may suggest a primer or paint with a built-in undercoat, please do not use
these. These are not as effective as a dedicated undercoat.
Assembly Advice:
Please ensure when assembling the Cubby House that screws and bolts are not over tightened.
Over tightening with a drill will cause damage to the thread and cracking in the surrounding
timber. Use a low torque setting.
Cubby Placement:
The placement of your cubby house is just as important as painting.
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