Can you stain railway sleepers

They come in a light or red wood — I chose the white given I was going to stain them. One thing to look out for is that sleepers are usually classed as per the quality: A,B or C. If you are lucky, your sleeper supplier will have a table saw on site, and they can custom cut and trim back the sides. Next step — unload the heavy buggers and get them onto something nice and sturdy.

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Protect new and old wooden railway sleepers from mould and rot with decking oils. These allow the sleepers to naturally age to a beautiful colour, whilst keeping them protected from the elements. Decking oils help to enhance and nourish many types of wood and are great for offering added protection against mould and various types of wood insects. You may find that some reclaimed railway sleepers have been treated with creosote. This is now considered a toxic and potentially harmful substance and is no longer available to buy.

It is important that a sleeper that has been treated with creosote is not used in any areas where it may come into contact with people or pets. However if you like that dark grain creosote effect, a modern replacement has been developed called Creocote. Barrettine Creocote is available in both light and dark shades and provides a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative for treating railway sleepers. Reclaimed railway sleepers can last for decades without being treated.

However, to help nourish and protect the timber from decay it is a good idea to apply a wood preservative. Wood preservative treatments provide garden sleepers with protective properties that help prevent rot, mould and fungal growth, as well as help to form a defence against the elements.

It is best to apply a wood preservative before installation of your sleeper, so that you can paint all sides. It is also important that you add a thicker coat of the preservative to any sawn ends. By continuing to use this site, you agree to the use of cookies.

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