How To Make Wood Look Like Railroad Ties
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How to make wood look like railroad ties. Looks like railroad ties. I would lay the ties then lightly sand the tops for a smooth surface to lay rail. A smooth wood surface ensures the new stain will absorb evenly into the wood. I then take 60 grit sandpaper and draw it across the tops of the ties parallel to the length of the tie to put a little texture and grain into the wood after that i stain the ties with thinned stain i use black leather dye in alcohol to give silver grey color.
American pro decor 5 in. You can get other wood to put on top of them if you wanted and you can stain and use a exterior finish sealers or paint them. Dark walnut hand hewn faux wood beam 5apd10000 the home depot. Whatever method do some test samples before commiting to your table top.
If you can see two sides of your railroad tie you can glue on the brick or whatever material you want to use. You could also cover them with flat stepping stone like material. Home decor furniture rustic furniture diy home decor woodworking furniture woodworking projects railroad ties wood and metal barn wood wood projects.