Looking for material to seal the lid of a cedar chest. (Like weatherstripping). Did the google search and rec search to no avail. I know I have seen a product for this specific purpose but can't seem to locate it. Any help would be great.
Thanks, Mike
Not sure what you're trying to seal in or out, but I have two cedar chests that were built 15 years ago and the cedar scent hasn't deminished much at all. Use them to store wool clothes and haven't had a single moth problem. No seals at all.
Fred
There was a news story last year, I believe, about a couple kids who suffocated in a wood chest - I don't think they were locked in, I think the lack of air circulation caused them to pass out and die. Just something to consider if kids could be around these chests now or in the future - kids like to climb inside boxes and hide.
I’m searching for the same thing. It’s like felt. I want to replace it and don’t know what it’s called and can’t find anything online
Go to a fabric/sewing store. Don't ask for "cedar chest seal", just tell them what you are trying to do. e.g. seal a cedar chest. Let them suggest possible solutions.
Bring picture or a sample.
It will be some kind of felt, from the description. But it likely cannot be made of wool.
If you do in fact want a felt type fabric, and a thin fabric, go to your local pool table repair outlet and get pool table felt. Likely available online, also. As Joe mentioned, wool attracts moths, so a wool fabric would not be recommended. If this is your option, check out the Youtube videos for methods of applying pool table felt, these may help with adhesives to use.... similarly as applying other types of fabric, when laying out, start in the middle and work towards the edges. Don't pull/stretch your fabric too much when applying, it may distort and cause ripples. Somewhat similar to rolling out air pockets from under laminates or veneers, work from the center outward and don't stretch your fabric.
Sonny
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