How can I restore an old cedar chest?

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Give me an idea on redoing a cedar chest that is very old.

Kathy Gunter Law · Answer

If you want to refresh the cedar scent, lightly sand (perhaps with steel wool) the interior. Clean the outside with mild soap and water with rag almost dry then wipe down. If it's extremely dirty you can wipe down with mineral spirits. You can add a cushion to the top for a bench function.

Nan W. · Answer

Em: maybe these ideas will help

https://homeguides.sfgate.com/easy-steps-refinish-cedar-chest-91954.html

https://www.thriftyfun.com/Restoring-a-Cedar-Chest.html

Recreated Designs · Answer

Hi Em, Here is what I did with an old trunk a few years ago. The client didn't want to cover up all of the wood so this was our solution. Maybe it will spark an idea ;) Have fun! http://www.recreateddesigns.com/2014/01/standing-test-of-time/

Fiddledd224 · Answer

Auntie Em, please provide us with 2 very important things:

A photo of the chest in its current condition
A description of what you'd like it to be (use, color, etc.)

NOTE: IF THIS WAS MY CHEST, I would make sure that it has no antique value before doing anything to it----- if it is valuable and would like to sell it some day, you want to have it appraised in its current condition. Doing anything to it could destroy its value.

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