DIY Indoor Climbing Wall - How to Build a Climbing Wall in Your Playroom

[@sm3822]

Dad of the year!

[@ParentsandProjects]

Just doing my part. Any thing for these little munchkins :D

[@BuckYama]

Perfect for when your floor is Lava. Looks great!

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks Adam! Climbing wall with floor is lava = awesome!

[@KODAWAIKI]

You are my second favourite Dad. Great effort

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks!

[@natashawalker7657]

This is freaking awesome! Your kids are going to have such great memories of all the awesome stuff their dad made for them!

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thank you Natasha!

[@kodawaiki6265]

I feel ashamed of being a Dad after watching your video. True inspiration man

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks Kodawaiki! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

This was so incredible to watch on so many levels. The build itself looks fantastic. The kids are bound to love it AND it encourages an active lifestyle for the children! A definite mommy and daddy of the month award for this! keep the content coming!

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thank you so much Poor Man's DIY!

[@Agarus1]

Looks Amazing! Will definitely give it a try

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thank you! The little ones will love it :)

[@jcliffyhuff]

This is amazing. Thanks for sharing. If I had the SPACE for this I would totally do it. Maybe out back?

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks for the kind words Jcliffy! Was definitely a good addition for the boys. If you can make it happen I'm sure the little ones will love it wherever it is.

[@SW-ty4qk]

Awesome indoor climbing wall. Lucky boys!

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thank you 🤗

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Really awesome build!

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks Design Craft Workshop!

[@HH-mm3uk]

Lucky boys! Wish I had a indoor climbing wall like this when I was a kid. Good job!

[@ParentsandProjects]

It's pretty awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@work4jannahsg]

Wow! This is amazing!

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thank you @work4JannahSG! Glad you enjoyed.

[@rosesroses9473]

So cool!

[@ParentsandProjects]

Glad you enjoyed the video! 😀

[@tacticalhomegrown]

Super cool. My grandkids would love that. Maybe get them off of their phones for a little bit. Subscribed!

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks for the support! Looking forward to seeing your climbing wall video 😉

[@tacticalhomegrown]

@@ParentsandProjects Thanks but my smallish house wouldn't have much of a climbing wall but hopefully I can finally get some time and the will to get some more videos going.

[@LiveInnerCity]

Great job, love seeing the step by step process!

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks LiveInnerCity, appreciate the feedback!

[@epicmemories9278]

Excellent job! Your boy will have the hand strength of a god in two years. Great video!

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thank you for the comment! Hahaha. He's already stronger than me!

[@raeanddad7421]

This is amazing. So much fun. Great video and project. Thank you for sharing.

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks Rae and Dad! Glad you enjoyed.

[@raeanddad7421]

@@ParentsandProjects Really cool. Rae is going to want me to do this now :)

[@someonemagical]

Cool project and love the extra effort put into making the video. You could add extra screws so you can rearrange the holds every now and then to mix it up.

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks @someonemagical! Ya I totally would add extra t-nuts next time. Shouldn't be too hard for me to do in the future. When the boys get a bit older ill probably put smaller holds on as well.

[@funwithmrnelson3609]

Oh wow, that's amazing! Your kids sure are lucky 👏😁💪

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thank you! It's all about the kids!

[@jujuba6729]

Amazing climbing wall! So awesome!

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thank you 🤗

[@andrizeefoshizee]

This is awesome! I hope to do this for my kid(s) in a few years God willing. Great way to get to the top bunk!

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks! You can do it and your kids will love it! Great name by the way @andrizeefoshizee!

[@andrizeefoshizee]

@@ParentsandProjects Thanks!

[@familiakoolits9170]

This is amazing and full of fun for the kids. Very creative.

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks! My boys love it. Was worth all the hours and blisters put into it.

[@samsboringchannel]

Things such an epic build, my girls would love it!

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks man! I've seen your work, this would be an easy build for ya 😁

[@brodudeguyz9086]

Nice build! My daughters would love this Edit: for the question up top. I don’t have any suggestions for the build itself, beautifully done and well presented. My only suggestion would be to also relay the instructions in a spoken format so the viewers can get to know you! Well done

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks guyz! Appreciate the comment and the feedback. Probably not a bad idea at all to re-edit the video with some voice over. could use the extra content on the channel as well. Thanks for watching!

[@MovingUpNorth]

Wow awesome! I wish I was that handy 🤣🤣

[@ParentsandProjects]

You got this! Thanks for watching!

[@samlee4669]

So good and thanks for the list of items/instructions. Will try to attempt this and let you know how it goes!

[@ParentsandProjects]

Awesome Sam and thanks for the kind words.. This climbing wall is definitely one of my favorite projects. Hoping to find the time to do my projects like these in the future.

[@EASYPEASYDIYFORKIDS]

That's nice video! Let's be the friends! Thanks for sharing!

[@ParentsandProjects]

Friends on!

[@EASYPEASYDIYFORKIDS]

Yes. I subscribed too. Thanks

[@ParentsandProjects]

@@EASYPEASYDIYFORKIDS You're awesome!

[@walkingwithtamson]

Well there you go, That was pretty spectacular to watch 😃 Awesome set up my man, I could see me having some fun on that 😊

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks! it's a blast!

[@kreator73]

Amazing my dear Friend - Well done !! Have a wonderful time ! Greetings.

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thank you! You too!

[@roseyposeysims2618]

Awesome job parents !!

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks Rosey!

[@roseyposeysims2618]

@@ParentsandProjects You are so welcome 🙏 🤗

[@ChristianLeeForeverFamilyComic]

Great job dad! -@DadSews

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks @dadsews!

[@craighenman1274]

Awesome DIY climbing wall! Good job

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MartinTatar]

Very nicely done!

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@SteveWB]

I see we share a common style of video lol Very fun idea and awesome job. Love the idea for your channel DIY for kids and family. very cool! New Sub here keep at it!

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks Steve! You bet, great style haha. Looking forward to watching more of your videos as well. Gotcha back..

[@diyarteezcreations902]

This is awesome ❤️ indoor workout for kids👌👌ood job

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks for watching! Yup, these boys have some serious grip strength.

[@scienceandscienceonly2788]

Awesome project. ❤️💯

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks!

[@takingbacksaturdaydiy1330]

No all you need is an indoor zip line. Love the colors.

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks TBS-DIY! Was a fun project and well worth the blood, sweat and tears. I ran the zip line idea past the wifey and she isn't having it. Might have to wait until she goes on a girls trip and surprise here when she's back.

[@a4applekids478]

Awesome 👌

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks 🤗

[@ParentsandProjects]

Hi everyone! Thanks for watching our DIY Indoor Climbing Wall Video. Next time we would probably add some extra t-nuts to give more options for holds in the future. Is there anything you would do different or add to this climbing wall to make it better? Let us know in the comments below!

[@andrizeefoshizee]

Great idea about the extra t-nuts. It should help the kid(s) get re-excited about the wall every time you change the course.

[@MunniToMummy]

Awesome. Plz make more videos like dis

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks! Working on them 😃. Stay tuned!

[@surajmatheducation1748]

Fantastic presentation with super thought and wonderful spiritual amazing awesome and magical content for all of us 🙏❤🙏🙋‍♂🇮🇳💯

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thank you for watching Suraj. Glad you enjoyed!

[@georgebliss7674]

Hey OP. Really nice job, from concept to execution. But did you know that climbing "grips" arencolor coded to denote difficulty, and therefore should be laid out as such in particular "routes". Again, nice work. PS. Maybe install a terminal band with climbing point at ceiling height... and crash pads on the ground, no matter what you do

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks George! Appreciate the feedback.

[@daydreamer3855]

Brilliant & Beautiful 😍

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thank you DayDreamer!

[@juliogarcia8075]

Cool video!

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!

[@eatingoodinthewoods]

Neat-O! New sub here.

[@ParentsandProjects]

Welcome Eatin' Good!

[@ttpham04]

Great video! What do you use to cut the nut bolt to make it flush against the plywood? Thanks!

[@ParentsandProjects]

Hey Tuan, I used a grinder with a zip cut disk. Was a bit time consuming but cheaper then purchasing the proper length bolts. If you use thus technique make sure you have a nut threaded onto the bolt before you cut. If you don't do this you could experience cross threading when mounting the climbing holds.

[@Mummyyummy]

really cool

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thank you so much!

[@ifarmboy2301]

nice playroom

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thank you!

[@SaraBotrous]

Great Video, thank you for sharing. A couple of questions, where did you buy the holds from? Was the 18mm plywood thick enough to secure each hold and handle the weight?

[@ParentsandProjects]

Hey! Sorry for the delayed response. We purchased all the holds through Amazon. All the links are found in the video description. Regarding the plywood thickness, 18mm was perfect. No issues at all with handling the weight of my oldest who is 50 lbs. I am sure it will last him for many more years.

[@brianferris1233]

🙏✝⛪ God bless you with health and peace thank you for sharing your videos 🙏

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thank you!

[@2jzk]

Damn that’s awesome.

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks @2jzk

[@reel_jim]

Did you have any issues with the hold bolts hitting the drywall on the back side? I’ve heard people say you need “negative space” back there.

[@ParentsandProjects]

Hey Jim, great question. I actually cut each bolt down with a grinder and zip disk because the supplied bolts would have protruded past the plywood into the drywall. Unfortunately, my recording didn't work for that part so it wasn't included in the video. The smaller holds were a pain because the bolts needed to be cut to different lengths. Tip for this part, if you are going to cut with a zip disk, make sure you have a nut threaded on before you cut, then back it off after the cut is made. This will keep the thread in good shape for the install. Hope this helps. Brad

[@michaelfarrar5698]

Great work! One question and I may have missed this in the video, did you use hardwood plywood, or do you think you can get by with just sanded? TIA!

[@ParentsandProjects]

Hey Michael, thanks for watching our video! We just used 18mm sanded and it was fine. I'm sure you could use either though.

[@kamrankazemi]

Wooooow.... Really nice... 👌👌👌👌👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍.... How many hours did it take you to build this?

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks for watching Kami Art! Total build time took about 25 hours, so about 3 full days for me. Someone else could probably do it faster.

[@kamrankazemi]

@@ParentsandProjects that was really cool.... I will try to do it for my Child. 👍

[@butterflimis2802]

Hello, any issues drilling directly to studs without adding subwall behind climbing panels? Everything I’ve read thus far has mentioned this and your way seems so much easier and looks better.

[@ParentsandProjects]

Hey! No issue with fastening directly to a stud.. my only concern would be making sure you are in the center of the stud, but can be done.. the other down side of fastening to studs is you are limited to the layout.. but, you will save a few bucks for sure. Hope this helps, have an awesome day.

[@BB-eu5uq]

Wow, que legal!

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thank you!

[@thwrightstuff]

How has the paint held up? Have you tried removing the holds and relocating them for variety? Does the paint pull off and get damaged when taking off holds and when the kids climb on the walls?

[@ParentsandProjects]

Hey @thwrightstuff. Good question. The paint has held up very well, but there are some spots it chipped away from the primer. I'm pretty sure it was too cold in my garage when I painted tgese and I didn't get a good bond between the paint and primer. I haven't tried to remove or switch any holds, but that is a good idea.. let me check when I have some time here, and I'll get back to you in the next couple of days.

[@Gabe_Hall]

Everyone I see builds a frame behind it. Is there any potential issue placing the plywood straight against the drywall like you did and just locating and drilling into the studs? Seems way easier.

[@ParentsandProjects]

Hey! Sorry for the delay on getting back to you. I've seen people build the frame as well. I personally think it's looks better flush.. one thing i don't show in the video is that I had to trim the bolts so they didn't protrude past the plywood.. that's how I was able to make this work. Awesome if you are considering this. A bit of work but great addition to any play area. Have an awesome day.

[@collinseastrand4680]

Question: when you screw the holds into the plywood, how are your screws not going through the back of the plywood and into the drywall?

[@ParentsandProjects]

Hi Collin, good question. This will depend on the length of your cap screws. One thing I failed to mention in the video is that I purchased shorter cap screws so this wouldn't be an issue. The alternative would be use a grinder and zip disk to cut the originals down if they are two long, or a hack saw.. Time consuming, I know. If you do decide to cut them down, make sure you put a nut on before you cut then back it off to fix the threads. Hope this helps.

[@collinseastrand4680]

@@ParentsandProjects makes sense thanks! What length cap screws did you use then?

[@jMaiaE]

How long did it this project take you?

[@ParentsandProjects]

Hey Ja'Maia, total build time was about 25 hours. I did it in 3 days and the hands were hurting lol.. Thanks for the question, I should have included this in the video..

[@jMaiaE]

Oh wow thanks for the quick response. My husband and I are planning to build our boys a wall, we thought your video was very informative!

[@ParentsandProjects]

@@jMaiaE - Glad you enjoyed it. Of you have any other questions feel free to ask. One other thing I didn't mention I the video is cutting the bolts. The supplied bolts were too long and would have protrude into the drywall. So I had to cut them down. I think I may have mentioned it in the description. Good luck on the build. The kids will love it!

[@AGirlOnTheRun]

Any extra steps to support adult’s weight? Your kids are stoked!

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks for watching and yes, my boys have been enjoying this climbing wall. As for extra steps, I would just say make sure you are supported well to your studs. Also, make sure the hold bolts get full thread engagement. If you were to only turn in a couple threads they could be pulled out and fail. If I think of anything else I'll get back to you. Good luck!

[@heyheythecat]

Do you think this is possible to do on stairway wall?

[@ParentsandProjects]

Hey! I'm sure you could. My only concern would be crash mats. My boys have had a couple falls and if they landed on stairs it may have been a different story. Let me know if you have any questions. Happy to help..

[@InsanLemah2020]

I plan to install wall climbing for my boys as well, could anyone please tell me is it safe just to place the climbing stones directly to my concrete wall without using the playwood?

[@ParentsandProjects]

Hi Hamizah! Awesome that you are planning to build a climbing wall for your boys. I can comfortably tell you if mounting the climbing holds direct to a concrete wall will be safe. I am thinking if you research the proper size and length concrete screw that will support the required weight, you should be ok. The only reason I use plywood was to allow me to have the holds placed in various locations other than just stud locations. The walls in this video are drywall so the climbing holds could not be secured safely to just this. Let me know if you have any more questions. Good luck and have fun!

[@InsanLemah2020]

@@ParentsandProjects thank you so much! Really appreciate that. Yeah definitely going to research that. 🙏🏼

[@melissaburbidgeeast8405]

What was the total cost for this project?

[@ParentsandProjects]

Hey! Sorry I don't have an exact amount.. I recal I was about $200 all in.. possibly a bit less. The big expenses were the 18mm or 3/4 finished plywood. Climbing holds, primer and paint. All these prices likely increased since my build over 2 years ago.. hope this gives you an idea. Let me know if there's anything else I can help with. Have an awesome day!

[@brentaxel0000]

I want 😍😍😍😍😍

[@ParentsandProjects]

Thanks for watching Brent!

[@NathalieGranados]

how many hours does it take to do this job?

[@ParentsandProjects]

Hey, I don't know the exact hours. But I think it took me about 24 hours total.. I'm sure it could have been don't way faster if I didn't have to come up with a design.. marking up the wood from my drawings took a while.

[@totalmenteforadopadrao]

i want make my son is growing and cant time .....56 pieces is good

[@ParentsandProjects]

Hey Canal. You should definitely build a climbing wall for your son. It's easy and if you have any questions let me know. The climbing wall holds we used can be found here - www.amazon.com/shop/parentsandprojects 56 piece was perfect for us as we mixed the 32 piece and 25 piece set.