How To Install Stainless Steel Backsplash Sheets

Measure the length of the stainless steel sheet with a tape measure.

How to install stainless steel backsplash sheets.

How to use stainless steel sheets as a backsplash 1. How to install your own stainless steel backsplash sheet pre flight warmup. Since sheet metal has to be cut precisely and you don t want to be left with. A cleat beneath the panel will support the stainless steel backsplash as the adhesive cures photo 2.

Cut a 1 by 2 inch board to this length with a. Record the location of the outlet and switch holes. A how to guide step 1. Warm up your silicone or adhesive for a couple hours beforehand to ensure the product flows more.

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. Hold the stainless steel sheet on the wall where you intend to install it. Use a wide putty knife to spread the adhesive evenly photo 1. All backsplash panels except for the 2b finish arrive with a protective pvc film on.

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. If you have any outlets or switches in the backsplash area. You may want to apply an adhesive caulk like liquid nails to the back of the stainless steel before placing it in position. Removal of the pvc protective film.

Measure the backsplash area.