How to Put Cedar Walls in a Basement

Cedar is a reddish wood that adds a hint of natural charm and color to any space. Cedar reflects the light in your basement, giving it a brighter look. Use cedar veneer plywood to cover your basement walls for fresh, finished look. Cedar veneer plywood is a specialty item, but it is easy to install and gives you a professional result. This project requires a small amount of woodworking knowledge.

Cedar veneer plywood
Soap
Water
Measuring tape
Circular saw
Stud finder
Pencil
Paneling adhesive

Instructions

- 1
  Leave the cedar veneer plywood in the basement for at least 24 hours, giving it time to contract or expand as necessary in the basement’s humidity.
- 2
  Wash the basement walls with soap and water and allow them to dry thoroughly. If necessary, use a broom to sweep down any debris or cobwebs.
- 3
  Measure the walls that you want to cover using measuring tape.
- 4
  Cut the cedar veneer plywood into panels that fit your wall using a circular saw.
- 5
  Use a stud finder to locate the studs in the wall. Mark the studs with a pencil.
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  Apply a paneling adhesive to the clean wall in a zig-zag pattern between the studs. Paneling adhesive typically comes in a squeezable tube or a gun.
- 7
  Press the cedar veneer plywood to the wall firmly, holding it in place for several seconds to allow the adhesive to grip.
- 8
  Allow the adhesive to cure completely. The time this takes varies from adhesive to adhesive. Do not disturb the plywood as the adhesive cures.

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