If so how long does it take Cedar to loose most of it's scent?

Question

I have a head board that was suppose to be in pine but through confusion was ordered as cedar. I was just wondering, if it does, how long it will take the smell to dissipate. Should i consider shellacking it or sealing it??

It's a nice smell but can be over powering sometimes

thanks,

Answer 1

they have found cedar in egyptian tombs that still smell like the day it was cut,, lol. try lindseed oil rub it in it will do the trick after a few coats..

Answer 2

There are 2 kinds of Cedar.

First you have Cedar in various grades for:

  Fence Posts

  Fence Boards

  Paneling

  Kiln Dried "A" Grade for Furniture

Second, from a completely different Tree, you get:

  Aromatic Cedar

This is used for Cedar Closets and Chests.

I doubt your headboard was made from Aromatic Cedar.It has an odor that takes years to go away unless you seal it.

The odor from your headboard is just a "New Wood Smell."  It will go away in a month or so , or you could seal it.Could you put a picture up? I would know which one it is. 8/3