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Stain or Petrol / diesel for tree stump?

  • 20-07-2016 6:15pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks - a few trees in the park where i spent a good porion of my youth have been cut down and i took a few trunks home to turn them into garden 'art'

    I've removed the bark and sanded one of them but should i stain it, or just seal it with a clear sealer? Someone said that petrol is a nice stain????

    never tried anything like this before so would like some expert advice if possible?

    Trees are Silver Birch btw


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,804 ✭✭✭recipio


    One of the outdoor garden sealants would be suitable - and they come in a clear finish. Please don't use diesel, it will destroy any nearby roots if spilled and you will have the EPA on your back if they find out.


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 51,672 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    the OP is not talking about treating the stump with petrol, more so treating the wood.
    i've heard of using old motor oil as a stain, but not petrol.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 576 ✭✭✭timfromtang


    Hi folks - a few trees in the park where i spent a good porion of my youth have been cut down and i took a few trunks home to turn them into garden 'art'

    I've removed the bark and sanded one of them but should i stain it, or just seal it with a clear sealer? Someone said that petrol is a nice stain????

    never tried anything like this before so would like some expert advice if possible?

    Trees are Silver Birch btw


    If you felt inclined you might lavishly coat it with linseed oil a couple of coats, and give it a coat annually thereafter for an environmentally sound and durable finish.

    tim


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭The Davestator


    Thanks folks - I'll try different things on the different bits and see how it looks.


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