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Renewing a cedar closet...
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 6:11 pm
by BigEd
A friend of my wife's told her that sanding the inside of a cedar closet would renew the aromatic cedar. Does anyone know if this is true? If so how much sanding is required? Sorry is this sounds dumb but not something I have ever encountered.
Thanks, BigEd
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 7:18 pm
by beeg
I do believe that's true BigEd. Ya need to sand it enough to refresh the surface. Hope ya have a belt sander.
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 7:31 pm
by efmaron
Ed,
Yes sanding aromatic cedar will renew the aroma with just a little sanding. BUT WEAR A VERY GOOD DUST MASK, AROMATIC CEDAR IS TOXIC. Remove everything from the closet and vacume the dust up often. With that said the cedar is still doing its job as a insect deterrent even if you do not smell the aroma.
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 8:06 pm
by charlese
If it were mine I'd try hand sanding first. With a sanding block and 150 grit, followed by 220 grit. This should be enough. Yes, it will bring back the aroma.
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 10:31 pm
by a1gutterman
Very light sanding has worked for me.