This video left out one small but critical item. DO NOT USE LATEX-BASED ADHESIVE. I used Liquid Nails Subfloor and Deck adhesive, and after a 20-minute lunch, I returned to see a lot of warped cedar planks. Luckily I was only 6 planks high, but I still haven't decided how to correct the problem. Make sure you use OIL-BASED adhesive if you are doing this. I see complaints from people who did this install and had issues, and I wonder if their issue was Latex-based adhesive.
@@WORDTOMICHAEL In the end, I used an air nailer with small brads. This saved the wall that was glued and warped, so I continued to use it to finish the job.
I was thinking the early 90's, but you are right it feels dated. The information IS still relevant and useful. If just looks like a throwback. Like this was originally on a VHS that came with a catalog- ordered DIY Home Improvement course.
It completely defeats the purpose. The natural odor of the wood is what keeps pests away. Painting or staining it prevents the odor from being excreted by the wood. If you want a different color, find some cheaper tongue and groove and go that route. You can always get cedar hangers or little cedar balls and spread them throughout the closet. You'll get the smell and a similar effect without the price or look of the natural wood.
if you are taking the time to do this project dont skimp. clean everything out of the closet like hangers and shelves. Dont leave things in the closet hanging so you have to cut around wood trim with a jig saw like she did. its more time and can look unattractive if the cuts are not clean and straight. in the future if anyone wants to change the layout of the closet you have a fully lined closet. not a thrown together project. do a professional job you are proud of.
I did a closet and a bedroom ceiling with this. Both turned out amazing. I didn't use adhesive, it's really not needed. Both have held up very well for a couple years now.
Well if measuring in inches for H and W you will get a result in square inches. Just to be clear, this result in square inches needs to be divided by 144 (12 x 12) to get the result in square feet, since the cedar product sellers use square feet on their packaging.
I'm going to be doing a walk in closet and this is a great video that simple and to the point. Thank you!
You nailed the corners...
This video left out one small but critical item. DO NOT USE LATEX-BASED ADHESIVE. I used Liquid Nails Subfloor and Deck adhesive, and after a 20-minute lunch, I returned to see a lot of warped cedar planks. Luckily I was only 6 planks high, but I still haven't decided how to correct the problem. Make sure you use OIL-BASED adhesive if you are doing this. I see complaints from people who did this install and had issues, and I wonder if their issue was Latex-based adhesive.
what adhesive did you use for your job? thanks
@@WORDTOMICHAEL In the end, I used an air nailer with small brads. This saved the wall that was glued and warped, so I continued to use it to finish the job.
@@greybeard4910 I followed your suggestion. the job looked really well. thanks.
What decade was this video shot in? I feel like I’m the 1980s.
I was thinking the early 90's, but you are right it feels dated. The information IS still relevant and useful. If just looks like a throwback. Like this was originally on a VHS that came with a catalog- ordered DIY Home Improvement course.
Also can the cedar be stained or painted or does that defeat the purpose?
I’d like to know also, I wondered the same.
It completely defeats the purpose. The natural odor of the wood is what keeps pests away. Painting or staining it prevents the odor from being excreted by the wood. If you want a different color, find some cheaper tongue and groove and go that route. You can always get cedar hangers or little cedar balls and spread them throughout the closet. You'll get the smell and a similar effect without the price or look of the natural wood.
Cedar planks for closet
if you are taking the time to do this project dont skimp. clean everything out of the closet like hangers and shelves. Dont leave things in the closet hanging so you have to cut around wood trim with a jig saw like she did. its more time and can look unattractive if the cuts are not clean and straight. in the future if anyone wants to change the layout of the closet you have a fully lined closet. not a thrown together project. do a professional job you are proud of.
I did a closet and a bedroom ceiling with this. Both turned out amazing. I didn't use adhesive, it's really not needed. Both have held up very well for a couple years now.
Did you use nails?
@@s_1408 18 gauge trim nails with my Milwaukee nail gun.
Do you think 1 1/2 inch finishing nails work? @@SciaticaDrums
Wow. Thank you! Did you do the ceiling and floor?
Do you need to line the whole closet or can you just do cedar shelves? Or just a accent wall?
We are doing one wall.
Excellent job
It looked like six walls to me.
One of the walls is split in two by the door; when measuring, you count each side as a separate wall until you're above the door jamb. Don't nitpick.
I think you’re confusing people with square footage
Just HxW no dividing
Well if measuring in inches for H and W you will get a result in square inches. Just to be clear, this result in square inches needs to be divided by 144 (12 x 12) to get the result in square feet, since the cedar product sellers use square feet on their packaging.