Cedar Closet Liner – The Best Value Closet Upgrade

Of all the closet organization projects you plan, creating a cedar-lined dresser or cedar closet might be the most satisfying upgrade you invest in. The fresh smell of cedar when you open your closet gives you the subconscious feeling that your clothes will be safe, whether you use your closet every day or have a long-term deposit that only changes with the seasons, or even longer. .

The beauty of cedar is its natural resistance to insects, especially moths. With a cedar-lined closet, there’s no more need for toxic (and horrible-smelling) mothballs. One thing to remember though, is that cedar will need to be lightly sanded periodically to release its fragrance, which is what maintains its insect deterrent. And one more thing to keep in mind is that moths like to lay their eggs in the dirt on woolen and silk items… so to be absolutely sure that moths won’t be attracted to your woolen clothing or silk, make sure it is clean before storing it. .

Okay, now that you know a little about how cedar cabinets work, how do you get one? Whether you’re building a new closet or already have one you want to remodel, the process is essentially the same: line the closet with cedar. That’s all about it. You’ll want the closet itself (not the cedar) to be sealed as well as possible to keep the scent of the cedar inside. Remember that the cedar itself must remain unfinished so that the scent can escape. So there is no need to varnish to make a beautiful and shiny cabinet interior. It will completely nullify the effect of your new (expensive) cedar closet.

Relining the closet is a fairly simple process, whether you have a few basic tools and can do it yourself, or want to hire a contractor or handyman to do it for you. Tongue-and-groove cedar planks are the most common material – they install very quickly and provide a nice neat yet rustic finish. There are some companies that sell kits that are even easier to install. Search ‘cabinet liner kits’ and you’ll find a few options. Or just head over to your nearest Rona or Home Depot and check out the closet aisle. Make sure you’ve taken some measurements before you go so you know how much material you need. (Don’t forget the roof if you want to maximize your cedar power.)

You can also get cedar sheet material, which might be a better option for large spaces, faster to cover larger areas than with cedar planks. One of the most common is 1/4″ particle board made from cedar chips. Sheets can be cut and nailed or glued. Quick and easy. Again, perhaps a good option to save installation time larger, but could be a bit trickier to work in tight or uneven spaces, i.e. if you’re updating an old cabinet, especially in an older home, things may not be exactly square, and a good finish would be trickier using sheets instead of planks.

Whichever way you choose, you will surely be satisfied with the final result. I believe lining a closet with cedar is one of the best value-for-money upgrades you can do. Whether you have a huge walk-in closet or a small one-door closet, when you open the door you see and smell cedar, your closet has an added dimension that you can’t get with any number of paint shelves or mirrors.