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  Jackson's Landscape Design February 25, 2010 at 10:47pm

  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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  David Beasley Garden Design February 25, 2010 at 11:05pm

  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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  Jackson's Landscape Design February 25, 2010 at 11:11pm

  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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  The Perfumed Garden February 25, 2010 at 11:13pm

  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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  David Beasley Garden Design February 26, 2010 at 6:08pm

  Thanks to all who have replied.
  
  Has anybody else got any suggestions/advice please?
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  Gary RK February 26, 2010 at 6:27pm

  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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  Pip Howard February 26, 2010 at 7:08pm

  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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  Michael Burt February 26, 2010 at 7:37pm

  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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  Heather Crompton February 26, 2010 at 8:34pm

  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