CedarSafe ET15SFN Installation guide

Brand: CedarSafe

Model: ET15SFN

Type: Installation guide

CedarSafe ET15SFN is an ideal surface protectant that can be used on a variety of surfaces including walls, ceilings and floors and is particularly well suited for protecting closets from moisture, mold and mildew. The product is easy to install (full instructions are included in each box) and can be cut to fit any size or shape. CedarSafe ET15SFN is also an effective insect repellent, making it an ideal way to protect clothing and other items from damage. In addition, the natural cedar aroma is a pleasant and refreshing addition to any closet.

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CedarSafe®CedarClosetLinersavailablein:

ConsumerPak–15sq.ft.3‐3/4in.x1/4in.xrandomlengthplanks.

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ProjectPlanning

Calculating Boxes Needed: Measure width and height of each surface to be covered. Calculate and total square

footageandaddtothatthesquarefootageofthefloorandceiling.Includethedoorareatocompletelyprotectthe

closet.Usethechartbelowtodeterminehowmanyboxesareneeded.Aftercalculatingthedepthandwidth,read

acrossthechartforthesuggestednumberofboxes.

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CedarSafeCedarClosetLinerPlankPreparation:

 Storeinareabeinglinedfor48hours,socedarcanadjusttomoisturecontent

 Donotinstalltootightly;allowroomfornaturalexpansionofwood

 Wallsneedtobeassmoothaspossible‐clearallnails,hooks,shelfbrackets,etc.

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ToolsRequired:

A medium weight claw hammer, a tri‐square, and a hand saw with fine teeth. A miter box is helpful but not

essential.

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NailsRequired:

Colored paneling nails for nailing over wallboard. With plaster and lathe, nails may need to be longer. If splitting

occurs,

pre‐drillholes.

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Adhesiveneeded:

Use a subfloor approved adhesive, such as Loctite® PowerGrab® All‐purpose (#185445) Heavy  Duty Construction

AdhesiveandPowerGrab®PanelandDrywall(#241406),inconjunctionwithnailsormechanicalfasteners.

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Installation:

(CompleteinstallationinstructionsaccompanyeachboxofCedarSafeCedarClosetLiners)

1. Locatestudsbytappingwallwithhammerorusinganelectricstudfinder.Usingayardstickandpencil,mark

centerlineatallstuds.

2. Starting at the back wall, apply Cedar Planks horizontally. Select a piece shorter than width of back wall.

Placethe groovededgedown againstfloor;slip toleft until end fits

into corner. Nail at stud markthrough

theplankface.

3. Tofinishfirstrun,placeandnailadditionallengths.Makesurethatrunislevelasitisbeingcompleted.Cut

lastpiecesoitwillfittheremainingopening.Useotherendtostartsecondrun.Repeatthis

procedureuntil

youreachtheceiling.Atceiling,rippiecestofillremaininggapsor,foramoreprofessionalfinish,usecove

mouldingtocoveranygap.

4. Followsameproceduretocoversidewalls.Linethefrontwalllast.

5. For door trim, run each course up to the trim, same as fitting in a corner. When top of door is reached,

cuttingandfittingisusuallyrequired.Mouldinggivesaprofessionalfinish.

6. LinethebackofdoorasinStep2and3usinganadhesive.

7. CovertheceilingandfloorasinStep2and3.

8. Installcovemouldingincornerstocoveranygaps.

9. Nofurtherfinishingisrequired.

10. Maintenance:Overtime,cedaroilswillcrystallizeonthesurfaceoftheplanks,sealinginthearoma.Thiscan

easilyberegeneratedwithlightsandingeveryfewyears.

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Giles&Kendall,CedarSafeandtheEnvironment:

Giles & Kendall uses only Aromatic Eastern Redcedar in the manufacture of our products, as only Aromatic Eastern Redcedar provides