2006-12-18 09:14:14 · 5 answers · asked by Steve A 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
You dont need to, as it does weather very very nice, also it is long lasting. However, in my experience, even with redwood, and any other hard woods, I have used a sealer to stave off the effects of weathering, especially if you want to keep the look to last longer. So its really up to you, but with cedar, you dont have to.
2006-12-18 09:19:59 · answer #1 · answered by jeff the drunk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its outside absolutely. It won't rot as fast as Doug Fir or Pine yet it will loose it nice color in about a year if left outside. Their are a ton of products that will work for outside use yet most transparent or semi-transparent sealer will last between 2-5 years depending on the weather and if it's a deck or siding.
If your using the Cedar inside, Tung Oil is usually the best. It will keep it from drying out and splitting. Polyurethane can be used also if you want a more durable inside finish.
2006-12-18 09:22:04 · answer #2 · answered by snbwr@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless it is to be used outdoors and weathering is an issue I woudl not seal cedar. The main reasone I woudl use cedar is for its smell and insect repellance. Sealing woudl defeat the whole purpose their.
2006-12-18 18:04:15 · answer #3 · answered by daddyspanksalot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would on the exterior, just to maintain the look. Interior closets(which aren't as common as they used to be) don't need it.
2006-12-18 09:24:19 · answer #4 · answered by johnnydean86 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not necessary unless you're trying to maintain the color
2006-12-18 09:21:21 · answer #5 · answered by ticketoride04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋