hi all, great to see a forum like this, especially for a non expert like myself.
i have started a garden project some time back, and i am ready to get it going again. i have set out railway sleepers in the rear garden to create two adjoining boxes, one raised higher than the other.
i have decided to grow grass in them for now, and intend getting this done after winter. before i do this , i need to treat the timber as there are some patches of oil on them. i am not sure if this runs through it, or if it is on the surface. i suspect the later, but i am no expert.
so my question is, what is the best way to get rid of, or permanently cover this oil. it would be nice to sit on these when the garden is done, but i am concerned with stains on clothing, and the risk of slipping.
i have asked at DIY stores but no one seems to know what to do. i have considered a blow torch to burn off some of the wood and oil, and maybe sand it down. i reckon i have one try at making this look good, so i am reluctant to do anything before i know more.
once the oil problem is sorted, i think i need to treat the wood, but in a way that creates a good finish, rather than a sticky surface
sorry for the long wind on this one, any help suggestions would be appreciated.
i have started a garden project some time back, and i am ready to get it going again. i have set out railway sleepers in the rear garden to create two adjoining boxes, one raised higher than the other.
i have decided to grow grass in them for now, and intend getting this done after winter. before i do this , i need to treat the timber as there are some patches of oil on them. i am not sure if this runs through it, or if it is on the surface. i suspect the later, but i am no expert.
so my question is, what is the best way to get rid of, or permanently cover this oil. it would be nice to sit on these when the garden is done, but i am concerned with stains on clothing, and the risk of slipping.
i have asked at DIY stores but no one seems to know what to do. i have considered a blow torch to burn off some of the wood and oil, and maybe sand it down. i reckon i have one try at making this look good, so i am reluctant to do anything before i know more.
once the oil problem is sorted, i think i need to treat the wood, but in a way that creates a good finish, rather than a sticky surface
sorry for the long wind on this one, any help suggestions would be appreciated.