Millennials, Get Out Your Carbide Scrapers – Wood Finish is Back
It’s time to get out your carbide scrapers!
That’s right.
For years now, budding renovators have been painting up a storm, but the tide is finally starting to turn. The trend is turning back towards natural colours and textures. Wood finishes are in style again!
So, what does that mean for your latest DIY painting project? Can you still reclaim the furniture pieces you only recently coated in a thick layer of greige or chalk paint? Are those heritage window frames in your home beyond saving?
Out With Millennial Grey
Recent home décor trends have been nothing short of harrowing for au naturel architecture.
Over the past few years, wood finishes and natural textures have been replaced by a deep love for millennial grey and green tones. Quirky curvy trims have been hacked off period pieces, and beautiful walnut timber finishes have been painted over in favour of a sleeker aesthetic.
Sure, these things can look great. But increasingly, people want to add back a splash of personality and authenticity to their spaces. Returning to wood can warm up your environment and offer a fresher personal style. After all, every wooden surface is unique!
Chances are, you’ve followed the trend. But now it’s time to rethink it.
Natural is Back in Fashion
At last, the home décor landscape is returning to the status quo and celebrating the raw, earthy beauty of rich wood finishes.
Gone are all-green and all-grey. Today’s trendsetters want a natural approach, and that means stripping paint off furniture to reclaim the power of organic wood panels and pieces.
Goodbye to slap-dash renovation painting. Now the right choice is getting back to basics.
Undo the Damage
There is some bad news.
Unfortunately, dodgy DIY painting leaves its mark. Messy finishes lead to a loss of definition in furniture pieces, and cracking, peeling paint often leads to unappealing textures.
Now that wood is back in fashion, you might be tempted to strip away the last of the paint on your own. But stop.
Doing it yourself could worsen the damage. You might risk taking notches out of the wood, which is hard to fix. Or you might find that you’re unable to remove all of the paint, leaving behind a less-than-desirable colour palette.
What’s the answer, then?
Don’t panic. You’re not stuck with your last painting job. Expert painters are skilled at stripping and sanding without damaging items. They know how to strip paint off wood carefully and completely.
Working with a professional can help you reclaim your furniture’s natural appeal — authentic, organic, and beautiful.
