How To Install Stainless Steel Backsplash Sheets
Removal of the pvc protective film.
How to install stainless steel backsplash sheets. How to install your own stainless steel backsplash sheet pre flight warmup. Use a wide putty knife to spread the adhesive evenly photo 1. Measure the length of the stainless steel sheet with a tape measure. Drill the fastener holes slightly larger than the size of your fasteners.
Measure the backsplash area. All backsplash panels except for the 2b finish arrive with a protective pvc film on. A cleat beneath the panel will support the stainless steel backsplash as the adhesive cures photo 2. Warm up your silicone or adhesive for a couple hours beforehand to ensure the product flows more.
How to use stainless steel sheets as a backsplash 1. Record the location of the outlet and switch holes. Hold the stainless steel sheet on the wall where you intend to install it. Cut a 1 by 2 inch board to this length with a.
If you have any outlets or switches in the backsplash area. Since sheet metal has to be cut precisely and you don t want to be left with. On the back side of the panel use a caulk gun to apply a bead of heavy duty construction adhesive loctite pl 400 is an example across the entire panel surface. Installing a stainless steel backsplash.
Trim the edges of the stainless steel to meet at the corners or install a piece of corner trim and butt the stainless steel backsplash pieces up to it.