I have some (22ga.?) stainless steel I want to use as a kitchen backsplash. My plan is to spread some type of mastic or construction adhesive out on the back of the metal add a few patches of carpet tape to hold while the glue sets up and simply attach to the wall. Is there anything else I should be considering?
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Silicone...
Not a good choice. Once it hardens, it will separate from the metal as it heats and cools.
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Piffin,
Silicone hardens and separates???? Was that reply to me????
Yes, aren't you the one who suggested silicone?
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Not a good choice. Once it hardens, it will separate from the metal as it heats and cools.
Good quality silicone caulk designed for metal roofs and metal flashing seems to last an awfully long time. I would think an ordinary silicone would work fine given the mild temp extreams most backsplashes encounter.
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I used to use good quality silicone caulk on steel roofs. ten bucks a tube for specialty GE stuff.When I saw it failing after 3-4 years, I switched to butyl, and now use geocell.That is the basis of my opinion. I suppose that in a house where the climate is controled year round with not extreme temp swings, it might do OK. Here, tho, a lot of the houses get shut down come winter.
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Now you have me extra curious and I'm going to stop by a place I worked on 10 years ago to see how the silicone held up. If I remember right it was also the $10/tube GE specialty stuff.
What do you think of silicone for holding mirrors in place in vacation homes? Even the window/glass outfits around here hang them this way, but would silicone become a problem if the house was closed down for the winter? I'd gladly change to another product if there was ever a chance of an expensive mirror crashing down on an expensive sink/faucet/counter top/floor tile.
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Never thought of silicone for mirrors. I've always used a mastic made for that
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Loc-tite is selling some "power grab" adhesive caulk that really does grab hold of the work fast. Press, count to ten, and it's there to stay. I saw it used recently with some acoustic tiles.
Otherwise, on restaurant jobs, the guys who hang the sheet metal on the walls over the stove use Formica-brand contact cement.
I had to install a copper backsplash for a client. We just used contact cement. There were a couple of places where it didn't take and we had to come up with some 'decorative' additions to keep it all flat. Good luck, let us know how it works out, I'm sure I'll see more of it in the future.
i think you are on the right track with a trowelable construction adhesive for full coverage.
contact cement works great but can be a little tricky if working alone with a large sheet since it is unforgiving.
carpenter in transition
contact cement generally, but a mastic might be better on this vertical surface.
Whatever you use, be sure it does not harden completely so it can move a bit with the thermal expansion the metal will endure.
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I'm a big fan of commerical grade dbl. sided tape or commerical grade velcro. My personal take is that the velcro alone will do the job. Tenacious holding power.
I like the velcro idea. Never thought of it but I have used it on other applications. The adhesive is really strong. I like the idea of being able to remove if I need to.
silicone. a high grade caulk. the best for this application. make sure everything is clean and dry.
another vote for the double stick tape.
Jeff
Buck Construction
Artistry In Carpentry
Pittsburgh Pa
Another thought from me the (velcro guy). For a back splash behind a stove, approx. 36" I wrapped a pc. of 3/4 plywood w/ copper & screwed it into the wall with brass screws and washers. Looked great, and the client keeps it polished. Got a good brake you could do the same, or bring it to an HVAC shop and have them bend it for you.