How to Use our Concrete Roller for Railway Sleeper Log Effects

In this guide, we show you how to create your own custom concrete Timber/Log Railway Sleeper, of any size to suit your needs.

To follow this guide you will need to purchase our Concrete Roller, which can be found by clicking here.

Step 1

Create a Wooden Box to the dimensions that you require.

Tip: Using an old Shipping Pallet works well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 2

Cut lengths of Reo-Bar to size.

Adding Reo-Bar to your sleeper will increase the structural strength of the finished product.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 3

Next, fill your box with concrete. Ensure that your Reo-Bar is placed at about half-depth.

For more information regarding concrete mixing and using dyes to create the perfect colour, view our Mix Ratios Page.

 

 

Step 4

Now, level off your mould using a spare length of wood.

Do not worry about making it look perfect as a rough pattern generally makes the finished product look more realistic.

 

 

Step 5

Make some indentations into the surface of the concrete, to represent tree knots.

Tip: Using the end of a Trowel/Broomstick works well.

 

 

Step 6

Using your trowel/broomstick, create some long deep lines into the concrete.

 

 

 

Step 7

Using your Concrete Roller, firmly roll in short stokes.

 

 

 

 

Step 8

Finish off lightly with roller where needed.

 

 

 

 

Step 9

Now, leave the concrete to dry.

Once fully dried out, remove the boxing from the sleeper.

 

 

Step 10

Paint if required.

The finish shown on the right, was created by using a watered-down black acrylic paint.

Then left to dry.

Then lightly feathered using a white paint, to enhance and highlight the textures of the sleeper.

Purchase Our Concrete Roller to Create your Own: