Cedar is a natural aromatic soft wood. It is naturally insect and mildew resistant. It also has a pleasing aroma. Cedar has been used as an exterior material in the building trades because it resists moisture and ages very well. Examples include shingles, siding, fencing and other non-load bearing applications.
One such application is the lining of closets. Lining a closet with cedar imparts a natural aroma on clothing stored there. Furthermore, it deters insects that feed on natural fibers such as wool.
Most home improvement stores carry tongue and grove cedar planks or they can be ordered off the internet. Most bundles available at the home improvement stores cover about 15 square feet and cost from $25 to $30 dollars per bundle as of this writing. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. First, measure the closet. Measure each wall for length and width. Then multiply the length times the width. This will give you the total material required in square feet. Remember to add ten per cent for wastage.
Store the material where it is to be used for at least 48 hours giving it time to acclimate to the surroundings in which it will be installed.
2. Secondly, prepare the surface where the material will be installed. Remove any nails, hooks, shelf brackets and/or trim. Try to have the wall smooth and straight. Wall paper and/or paint need not be removed.
Make an effort to locate wall studs and mark them for nailing the planks.
3. Thirdly start at the back of the closet. Place the first row plank against the wall and firmly touching the floor. Continue with more planks until you reach the end of the wall. Measure and cut a plank to fit the piece needed. Use the remaining piece from the plank you just cut to start the next row. Make sure that the next row does not have a joint exactly where the preceding row has a joint.
Continue until you reach the top of the wall. Here you may have to rip a plank lengthwise to make it fit.
Next continue to the side walls then the wall with the closet door last. Remember to remove the door trim.
4. Fourthly, install trim to cover any imperfections in the installation. Use cove molding along the corner where walls meet also where the wall meets the ceiling. Replace the door trim.
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