4 beautiful terrace makeovers
An inviting summer patio is easy to achieve: oiling your terrace with a fresh layer of oil or tinting it to a new shade is doable over one weekend. Right now, light shades of wood are gaining popularity.
Maintenance can also mean a style makeover
Every terrace needs maintenance and care from time to time, and when it is time to oil the deck, there’s always a chance for a small style makeover. Tinting the shade to a light and fresh wood colour, modern grey, or earthy brown will transform the whole look of your terrace. Maybe the renewed and inviting terrace could even have you spend more time outdoors, and enjoy the summer and your patio.
Finding the perfect shade
A well-designed terrace is an extension of your living space: an extra room right next to nature. Many choose the terrace shade based both on the style of the house and the surroundings. A white house goes beautifully together with, for example, an ash grey terrace and neutral wood shades will match almost any house.
A test will show the final result
Tikkurila’s most loved terrace products are Valtti Plus Terrace Oil in three ready-made shades, black, ash grey, and brown, and tintable Valtti Plus Wood oil, which can be tinted to various shades. The most classical and popular colours in terrace oils are brown and different shades of grey. More and more often, we’re seeing light wood tones in terraces as well. Many like to keep the terrace in a neutral colour close to the wood’s own shade.
It’s always worthwhile to test the new colour in a small spot on the terrace deck, as the final shade is always affected by the colour of the wood underneath. This will also help if you’re unsure about the right tone.
Still, figuring out your terrace style preference? Here are four terrace makeovers for your inspiration.
Four terrace makeovers
1. Before: Dry and worn out
The terrace deck was very dry and worn because of the sun and other weather conditions.
2. After: Beautiful and vivid
The terrace was oiled with Valtti Plus Terrace oil in the shade of brown. A complete makeover turned the terrace into an earthy and cosy summer living room.
1. Before: Plain and rough
The grainy terrace needed oiling. The yellowish look didn’t bring out the best of this terrace deck.
2. After: An even and treated surface
The terrace got a fresh layer of Valtti Plus Wood Oil in the light and beautiful shade, 5080 Vasa. The smooth surface shows the grain of the wood in a subtle way, which makes the deck feel up-to-date and fresh-looking.
1. Before: Rough and dry
This terrace felt rugged and dry. The oiling was much needed.
2. After: A fresh summer oasis
Treating the terrace with Valtti Plus Wood Oil in the shade 5080 Vasa made this terrace feel brand new. An organic, light beige colour feels modern and warm at the same time.
1. Before: Basic and a bit dull
This terrace had a yellowish shade and needed some oiling.
2. After: Up-to-date and stylish
The deck was treated with Valtti Plus Terrace oil in an ash grey colour to make it look sharp and neat. The terrace is brought to life with some pieces of furniture and other elements of natural materials.
5 + 1 tips that will make choosing terrace colour easier
Changing the colour of wooden deck can transform the whole atmosphere on your terrace, however choosing the colour is often the hardest part. Here we listed 5 + 1 tips that will help you choose the right colour for your terrace.
How to oil wooden deck and terrace in a weekend
Watch our tutorial video to see how it is done and read all the tips and step by step instructions.
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