Rail Tie Mantel

This diy fireplace mantel project shows you how to make a mantel that looks just like a railroad tie but without the heavy weight of using a real one.

Rail tie mantel. For a true rustic look to a stone fireplace mantel many home decorators choose reclaimed wood. Fireplace mantel handmade distressed railroad tie design our montana with hand hammered straps nails. Cover the entire railroad tie and allow to dry for at least an hour. So the answer is a big fat no.

This kind of wood is usually salvaged from historic or condemned building sites. After showing you my painted fireplace earlier in the week i p. Add to favorites click to zoom mantels 312 sales 312 sales 5 out of 5 stars. This top decor video has title fireplace mantel railroad tie with label fireplace mantel.

Paint on a nice layer of the vintage wax and before it is dry add a few brush strokes of black. Rustic fireplace mantle brick fireplace makeover wood mantels rustic fireplaces farmhouse fireplace home fireplace fireplace design tv mantle mantles more information. Apr 17 2018 faux railroad tie mantel create paint distress install welcome back. Is this safe to use as a mantel and if so is there a way to get the smell out of the wood.

This is a very forgiving project that gives you the freedom to make mistakes that instantly add character to the finished piece. If im not mistaken there flammable. No i would not suggest it the smell alone make u choke. The most difficult part of this project is easily waiting for the stain and poly to be dry enough so you can put it up on the wall.

Wax and paint your mantel i ve used this technique before but to get a nice aged brown black railroad tie look use vintage wax and black chalk paint. Use a thick paint brush to apply a generous coat of polyurethane to the creosote treated railroad ties. Step back and admire your new not quite railroad tie mantel. Step 4 apply a second coat of polyurethane to the railroad ties.

Rub it in and blend with a rag. There not recommended for anything other than what there made for. Railroad ties are common reclaimed wood used in fireplace mantels. You can t buy your own item.

Easy faux railroad tie mantel from scavenger chic. Length please select a length add to cart whoa.