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Top Oak Railway Sleepers for the Living Room

Fine wood furniture from oak railway sleepers can make for a pleasant and relaxing ambience in your living room. The following list of furniture will help to create an authentic and antique style in your home.

• The Coffee Table 

The Square Oak Railway Sleeper Coffee Table is ideal for large areas with high ceilings. It is made of new untreated solid oak beams. With sizes ranging from 800mm² x 300 mm, 1000 mm² x 300mm and 1200mm² x 300mm, it can be placed in both a contemporary and a traditional living room design. 

• The TV Stand

The Chunky Oak Sleeper TV Unit is ideal for a home cinema room. It comes with two sleeper sections used as top stands. This sturdy piece of furniture is handmade from the timeless oak wood. It comes in three sizes; 1000mm x 400 mm x 400 mm and 1000 mm x 475 mm x 450 mm. 

The Lamp Stand or Side Table

This Beautiful Oak Beam Lamp Stand/ Side Table is bevel-angled on all edges. It is partially air-dried and has a hard wax oil finish planed all round. It varies in size, knots, small splits and colour. This Oak stand can look great with white antique lamps.

• The Door

The Solid Oak Ledge Doors produce a very attractive look. Hand crafted with a wide range of designs and sizes, they are made form European oak, which is kiln dried to 10% moisture content. This actively stabilisers the door to minimise any deforming after it has been hung. All railway sleeper doors are 42 mm thick to complement the size of 20mm vertically and 22mm ledges.These doors can be cut down to smaller sizes. The vertical 20mm boards have a micro bevel on the corner that creates a V-Groove look. The Framed door range was built to a 40 mm frame, with a 20mm vertical board, in accordance with traditional jointing methods. 

• The Floor

The European Oak Flooring adds a touch of classic style and elegance to any decor. Made from home grown oak trees, this extra thick traditional oak flooring is identical to French oak in terms of colour, density and wear resistance. It is kiln dried to approximately 8%-12% moisture content and is machined to 20mm for compactness and heat retention.

 Oak wood makes for great furniture, as it gives elegance to any room setting. To see an extensive list of oak railway sleepers furniture, visit the Railway Sleeper website. 

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Enumerating Different Railway Sleeper Uses

Railway Sleepers are functional timber products that can be used for various purposes. Here are some of them:

1.       Raised Beds

Cheap railway sleepers are great alternatives to bricks and stones. They are good for plants because they allow greens to breathe and grow properly. In addition, railway sleepers are also more attractive when used as raised beds. They are like wine – they improve in appearance over time. You can also put varnish on them directly or paint them with the colour that you prefer.

2.       Fencing

Railway sleepers are ideal for fencing because they are exceptionally durable, especially when pressure treated. This treatment protects the wood from pests and wood damaging chemicals. Railway sleepers are also affordable. In fact, there are treated fencing softwoods at Railway Sleeper that are offered for as low as £1.20 each.

3.       Retaining Walls

                               

Railway sleepers are perfect retaining wall materials because they are long lasting and sturdy. The natural beauty of wood also blends well with nature. Some of the best railway sleepers for retaining walls are the Brown Treated Softwood Sleeper and the Rustic Oak Sleeper.

4.       Landscaping

If you want a more affordable alternative to landscaping boards, use railway sleepers instead. They are environmentally-friendly and are easy to replace. Railway Sleeper offers planed sleepers with a bevelled/eased edge that are virtually splinter free. They come in two types: treated and untreated. Treated timber has proven to be more durable.

5.       Water Features

Railway sleepers can make water features more dramatic. Since wood absorbs water, railway sleepers can also lessen the amount of water that leaks from the water feature. You can paint them with any colour that will enhance the appearance of your fountain. The mini sleeper is advised for this project.

6.       Furniture

Furniture is made using railway sleepers including beds, tables, chairs and cabinets. Railway sleepers are a practical choice because they are as durable and as attractive as other types of wood, although they are cheaper.

Please contact Railway Sleeper on +44 (0)1536 267107 for further information.

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Why Choose Oak Flooring?

Oak railway sleepers are considered to be the most popular type of wood used for flooring. Oak is at the top of the list for the following reasons:

1.       Durability

 Oak makes an ideal flooring option because it lasts much longer compared to other materials including tiles, marble, cement and concrete. In fact oak usually lasts between 500-800 years. Oak is also extremely durable and hard to break

2.       Beauty

Oak has an attractive grain that adds more detailing to the floor. Oak is like wine…It improves with age. You will notice that the natural colour and detail of oak flooring becomes more noticeable over time. If you want a very clean cut type of oak, choose a prime grade oak. On the other hand, if you want more details like knots and grain patterns, choose a rustic oak.

3.       Variety

There are several different oaks to choose from. Choose according to your preference. Easier to paint compared to other types of wood, timber merchants like Railway Sleeper usually offer oak products in different colours aside from their natural shade. Colours include lime white, peach and antique colours like burgundy and dark brown.

4.       Low maintenance

Oak can be costly but in the long run you will appreciate that the price is justified. Compared to other woods, oak doesn’t require costly maintenance. Resistant to fungal and insect attacks, oak is resistant to termites, parasites and mould mites. It is also easy to clean and it doesn’t trap any unpleasant smells.

5.       Elegance

Oak has always been appreciated for its beauty and elegance. It is also respected for of its overall qualities.

See our extensive list of oak railway sleepers and find the perfect oak for your flooring project. Call Railway Sleeper on +44 (0)1536 267107 for more details.

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