I've got some old cedar planks...

[jsbush]

I have 150sq ft of cedar planks that were pulled out of a cedar closet. They are 1/3" thick. Are they thick enough for a floor? It will be a bedroom floor.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

no. wood flooring typically 3/4" to 1 1/2" think. And cedar is a very soft wood and is not suitable for flooring.

 

[bctbct]

You could use them if you installed a plywood subfloor and installed them over that. Cedar is pretty soft, expect heavy damage from everyday traffic.

 

[jsbush]

Originally posted by: bctbct
You could use them if you installed a plywood subfloor and installed them over that. Cedar is pretty soft, expect heavy damage from everyday traffic.

How long would a floor this thin last me for a low traffic room.

 

[skyking]

I'd not try it, since the wood is basically free and the cost will be your labor. Get some bamboo or hardwood floating floor product. Keep the cedar for ceilings and wainscoating. It is beautiful in that application, but my dog is already tearing grooves in my new cedar deck.

 

[jhayx7]

No, too thin, cedar is very soft and it will look horrible after a couple of years in the sunlight. Line your closet with it.

 

[jsbush]

Ah its to bad. This is beautiful red cedar. Its really gorgeous.

I'll have to find a better use for it. Hmmmm but what.

 

[Kelemvor]

You could cook salmon on them...
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_28850,00.html

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

Originally posted by: Kelemvor
You could cook salmon on them...
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_28850,00.html

NO! One must be careful when buying wood for use in cooking. A lot of wood sold for building materials is treated with insecticides and other chemicals that you don't know about. You should only use cedar sold for cooking.

 

[tw1164]

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats

Originally posted by: Kelemvor
You could cook salmon on them...
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_28850,00.html

NO! One must be careful when buying wood for use in cooking. A lot of wood sold for building materials is treated with insecticides and other chemicals that you don't know about. You should only use cedar sold for cooking.

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