Reclaimed Railroad Tie Mantel

Feb 11 2014 this pin was discovered by pardon my french.

Reclaimed railroad tie mantel. Prep the wall for the new mantel. Discover and save your own pins on pinterest. This kind of wood is usually salvaged from historic or condemned building sites. Rub it in and blend with a rag.

Easy faux railroad tie mantel scavenger chic 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. Feb 6 2013 this pin was discovered by liz terrance. Discover and save your own pins on pinterest. Our measurements for the mantel were easy because a simple six foot board was the perfect size to go across the front.

A repurposed railroad tie sends a great design message for bold rustic interiors. Measure how large you want your mantel and purchase the wood accordingly. When you re hunting for a salvaged railroad tie it is important to find one that is as level as possible. See more ideas about railroad ties railroad rustic house.

Paint on a nice layer of the vintage wax and before it is dry add a few brush strokes of black. Feb 19 2013 inventive materials for memorable fireplace mantels. 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. Sep 12 2013 explore shelley wingler ryan strommen s board railroad tie projects on pinterest.

This might mean yanking out old nails or touching up brick that had been buried under the old one. See more ideas about railroad ties reclaimed furniture decor. Mar 3 2015 explore mgarduna s board railroad ties on pinterest. Suspended railroad tie mantle.

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