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Pro DesignerPermalink Reply by Jackson's Landscape Design on February 25, 2010 at 22:47

David

Black eh? Good choice, check out this product: http://www.cuprinol.co.uk/products/timbercare_overview.jsp

Ticks all your boxes.

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Permalink Reply by a design and build company on February 25, 2010 at 23:05

Cheers Kerry,

I have noticed that you are rather fond of black too (+ red of course) ;-)

Your link just goes to the general Cuprinol stains page, did you mean this 'black ash stain'?

Is this what you use?

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Pro DesignerPermalink Reply by Jackson's Landscape Design on February 25, 2010 at 23:11

The link should have taken you to Timber care, black. Expect to pay £5-8 for 5L.

I started to use black on fences after a show garden I created and built. Whilst in the floral marquee I spotted the fabric black backdrops used to enhance the plants, hence my reason for colouring fences in such a manor.

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Permalink Reply by The Perfumed Garden on February 25, 2010 at 23:13

I've seen oak charred with a blow torch. It looked absolutely stunning and is something I want to experiment with, however I was told it takes a long time and will therefore possibly not be a viable option.

I'll read the blog at a more suitable time.

Simon

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Permalink Reply by a design and build company on February 26, 2010 at 18:08

Thanks to all who have replied.

Has anybody else got any suggestions/advice please?

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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Gary RK on February 26, 2010 at 18:27

Hi Dave,

I've used Sadolin before to good effect on a 'log style' shed we put up for a client. We used two shades of green, but I know they do an Ebony colour - see here:

http://www.sadolin.co.uk/professional/products/landscapegarden/clas...

They do a large range of wood focused products, they're not cheap but most good wood stains/preservers cost...

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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Pip Howard on February 26, 2010 at 19:08

To use a blow torch it is relatively simple - Taymar is a good torch to use. Brief testing on another timber and away you go - in my opinion just as easy to apply as paint and as durable. The big problem and why it doesn't suit many places is the fact that it will rub off when wet or dry and as such isn't always client friendly.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Burt on February 26, 2010 at 19:37

We used the Cuprinol Black Ash that's been mentioned earlier to stain our log fence. It looks really good and is reminiscent of charred wood

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Permalink Reply by Heather Crompton on February 26, 2010 at 20:34

Hi David,
if you use a timber with high tannin content eg Chestnut (Oak will do too) all you need to do to achieve the black colour is to soak steel wool in vinegar for a good few hours and then paint on the liquid. The colouration develops and is permanent and safe. Give it a go...
Regards,
Heather

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