Ideal for creating informal pathways, our concrete sleepers can be arranged in straight or curved formations depending on your garden design. 

With two colour options to choose from, these sleepers suit traditional and contemporary landscaping projects alike. 

 

Shop garden sleepers for sale here at Stone Warehouse and get UK-wide delivery on your order. 

 

Product Overview: Concrete Sleepers Wood Effect

• Rectangular stepping stones made from cast concrete
• Use to create informal garden pathways 
• Gives the look of real wood but with the practicality of concrete
• Two colour options to choose from
• Available in 25-60 piece shipments
• Concrete Railway Sleepers Usage Ideas

 

Rustic garden path: Step away from the formalities of porcelain paving by embracing the natural textures and colours of wooden sleepers. Made from concrete, these wood effect sleepers provide enhanced durability, with gorgeous colour options with zero painting or staining needed! 

 

Sleepers set in gravel: Jazz up a gravel drive or back garden by creating a walkway using our wood effect sleepers. Allow the path to lead to areas of interest, such as a property entrance or even a secluded water feature. 

 

Path through a planted bed of flowers: What better way to admire your floral creations than to create a pathway which runs through them? From structured borders to wildflower displays, our wood effect sleepers create a soft, organic look. 

 

Curved walkway designs: There are no rules for how you design your pathway using garden sleepers! The sleepers can remain straight or incorporate curves depending on how you want to lead visitors around your garden. 

Concrete Sleepers Wood Effect - Top Benefits
 

Gives you the authentic look of timber sleepers but with all the benefits of using concrete instead

Unlike real wood, there’s zero maintenance meaning no painting, oiling, staining or sanding is required

Concrete sleepers are extremely strong and durable

No wood splitting, chipping or cracking to deal with 

Comes pre-cut giving you uniform sizes to work with (various sleeper size options available!)

Won’t rot like real wood and also isn’t attractive to pests

Extremely versatile to suit different garden designs

 

Wood Effect Concrete Railway Sleepers FAQs

Do you have questions about using our wood effect sleepers in your next garden project?

Let’s get those top queries answered. But for anything else, please reach out to the Stone Warehouse team. 

Real Wood Sleepers For Garden Vs Concrete Wood Effect Sleepers - Which Is Best For My Project?

Both wooden and concrete sleepers can be used for lots of purposes in your garden, including raised beds and fences. But for this comparison, we’re talking about using sleepers for the purpose of walking on, since our wood effect sleepers are sold as part of our rectangle stepping stones product range.
 

Real wood sleepers have a charming appeal, but the main issue is that they will need restaining or repainting after a few years. Similar to real timber decking, if you’re going to be walking on wooden sleepers, they will need more frequent treatment than a wooden fence. While using real wood also gives you the authentic look, texture and even smell of wood, it’s not as durable over the long term. That’s because wood is prone to rotting, splitting, chipping and cracking, even if you buy treated wood sleepers. 

Concrete sleepers have a higher upfront cost, but they require zero painting, staining or treatment. Crucially, the concrete sleepers you’ll find here at Stone Warehouse are specifically designed to be walked on. 

Our concrete wooden sleepers have been finished in a way to give you the look of wood, but without the drawbacks of using a natural material that will be exposed to the elements. On the whole, concrete sleepers are extremely durable, meaning that so long as they are correctly installed they will look fantastic for many years. 

 

Where To Buy Wood Effect Concrete Sleepers UK?

When in search of concrete railway sleepers for sale, Stone Warehouse should be your first port of call! There’s no need to leave the comfort of your home either, since we offer UK-wide delivery on your order. 

 

Our wood effect sleepers are part of our vast range of stepping stone product options. These are available in endless colours and shapes.

 

However, for all things stepping stones rectangular shaped, our wood effect sleepers are the perfect option.

What Are Wood Effect Concrete Railway Sleepers?

Wood effect concrete railway sleepers are used to create informal pathways in garden landscape design.

 

At Stone Warehouse, our wood effect concrete sleepers are made from cast concrete. During their production, the sleepers undergo a special process which gives them the realistic look and feel of real wood. This includes replicating aspects such as the wood grain, texture and colouring found in natural timber. 

 

As the name suggests, our Aged Oak Effect Sleepers specifically channel the look of aged oak. You’ll also find a grey colour option on our website, ensuring the perfect tone and wood effect for every project. 

 

The reason why concrete is used to make wood effect railway sleepers is because real wood has many drawbacks. Sure, real wood is cheaper initially, but it’s also not the most durable material. Real wood not only requires frequent treatment including staining or painting, but it also isn’t cut to size to enable ease of installation. Therefore, concrete wood effect sleepers are designed to give you the look of real wood, but with all of the handy benefits of using concrete pavers instead. 

 

Do Concrete Sleepers Really Look Like Wood?

Yes, concrete wood effect sleepers are designed to give you the look of wood, but in a far more practical format. To make concrete sleepers, the colours and texture of wood are carefully replicated. This ensures you won’t miss out on the rustic look you’re trying to achieve by using concrete sleepers. 

 

What Type Of Base Should I Use For Laying Concrete Sleepers?

We recommend using a couple of key materials to ensure your concrete sleepers remain safely secured in the ground. This includes a sub-base (i.e. MOT Type 1) followed by either sharp sand or a concrete mix. 

 

Be aware that a wet mortar mix is preferable to prevent the sleeper from lifting or moving over time. You can also backfill the area around each sleeper with gravel to provide enhanced stability. 

 

Are Wood Effect Sleepers Suitable For Driveways Or Paths?

Wood effect sleepers are best suited to creating informal pathways, rather than areas which will be driven on by a car or subject to heavy foot traffic. 

However, sleepers can also be integrated into other materials which may be found on your main pathways, such as gravel or grass.

 

What Garden Designs Work Best With Wood Effect Concrete Sleepers?

If you’ve seen the Stone Warehouse Instagram or Pinterest pages, you’ll know that there are no rules when it comes to your garden design!

So whether you’re designing a contemporary garden, or even a traditional country garden, you can use wood effect concrete sleepers in whichever way makes sense for you. The only thing to keep in mind is that these sleepers are designed for informal walkways.

 

Which Colour Of Concrete Sleeper Looks Most Like Natural Timber?

Our Aged Oak Effect Sleepers offer a beautiful, authentic look when in search of sleepers that resemble natural timber. 

 

As noted in the product description, these sleepers appear pale when dry, but darken when wet. Think of this almost like a whisky barrel, in that when used to store whisky, the colour of the wood becomes more revered compared to when the barrel is empty. Being exposed to rainwater will darken the look of our concrete sleepers, but you can also place them around ponds or water features. 

 

In search of another colour option other than traditional wood? Check out our Cindered Ash Sleepers, which offer lush grey tones instead.

 

Are Concrete Sleepers Cheaper Than Wooden Sleepers In The Long Run?

Yes, concrete sleepers often do work out cheaper than using real wooden sleepers over the long term. 

 

Timber sleepers have a cheaper upfront cost. However, real wood requires a lot of upkeep to prevent damage from the weather and even pests. Compared with concrete, wood is also more susceptible to wear and tear, especially if used to create a walkway.  

 

In contrast, so long as our concrete wood effect sleepers are installed correctly and are used as intended, they’ll provide many years of enjoyment for your garden. All without the need to stain or paint the sleepers, since they aren’t made from real wood. 

 

Can Wood Effect Sleepers Be Combined With Decking Or Paving?

Absolutely. What we’ve established is that wood effect sleepers will give you the look of wood, but with the durability of concrete. 

 

Whether you already have existing paving and decking, or plan to add some alongside wood effect sleepers, this is totally up to you. 

 

In particular, if there are any areas where you want to create a rustic looking walkway, our wood effect concrete sleepers are ideal. You can even select the colour sleeper which will blend your choice of decking, paving and other landscaping materials. 

 

What Are The Best Wood Effect Sleeper Ideas For Small Gardens?

Our wood effect sleepers are perfect for all garden sizes, including those which are on the smaller side! 

 

At Stone Warehouse, we don’t want to limit your creativity, but there are some top ideas which come to mind here. We especially love using wood effect sleepers to add character to a garden, especially when they are used to make walkways. 

Once your sleepers have been installed, you can choose to accessorise them as you wish. For instance, embedding them in gravel. Or if space permits, using concrete sleepers to lead to a circular patio area.

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