A Treehouse That Grows Up with the Kids

The Solution: Trusscore Creates a Lightweight, Resilient, and Easy-to-Clean Finish

Then, inspiration struck when Trusscore liked one of their photos on social media.

“We had toyed with the idea of different products, then Trusscore liked a photo of ours on social media and we thought, ‘Hey, wouldn’t it be nice to have something resilient, marker friendly, easy to install, and incorporated a slatwall component so we could easily hang artwork, baskets, and more?’”

They decided to finish the walls with gray Trusscore Wall&CeilingBoard, a lightweight, water-resistant alternative to drywall that’s easy to clean and designed to last a lifetime without cracking or warping. They installed white Trusscore SlatWall as a track around the treehouse. The modular system allows them to hang shelves, hooks, and baskets—and reconfigure them anytime they want.

“Sebastian had used white Wall&CeilingBoard in many of his projects but hadn’t used the gray product yet. We didn’t want it to look like a clean room, so we thought the gray would tone down the look a bit but add character.”

Installation was simple, even for a project several feet off the ground.

“It’s a breeze, very easy to install. We installed the panels horizontally due to our stud spacing but I’ve installed it both ways previously.”

Because Trusscore panels are lightweight and don’t require specialty tools, the couple was able to complete the install themselves—even carrying materials up the ladder to the treehouse without a problem.

“As always, it’s handy to not need specialty tools to use the product. Install can be done with only one person, and it’s light. Carrying the panels up the treehouse ladder could’ve been challenging if it were a different product—not with Trusscore.”

The Outcome: A Bright, Modern Treehouse That Wows Friends and Inspires Other Parents

The finished treehouse is equal parts playful and polished: a bright, modern space that looks as good as it functions.

“It’s a wonderful space, turning out better than we had originally expected. Having the white SlatWall on the ceiling easily reflects light into the space allowing us to not need power for lights. Friends have often joked it’ll be an adult hangout space sooner rather than later.”

The project quickly caught attention online and among their community, with friends and family inspired to explore Trusscore for their own projects.

“A few parents have seen the treehouse now and have asked about the product and how we could install it in their playroom in the basement, at the cottage, or in their garages.”

For Kenzie and Sebastian, the treehouse has become more than just a backyard structure—it’s a reminder that with a little creativity, practical materials can still deliver design-worthy results.