Attaching Stainless Steel Sheets To Wall

How to install stainless steel sheets step 1.

Attaching stainless steel sheets to wall.

Remove the screws holding wall plates to toggle switches and electrical outlets. This video from bunnings warehouse. Spread the compound over. Tilt the sheet toward the wall until the entire sheet is against the wall.

Place two marks. Measure the height and width of the wall you will be covering in the stainless steel with the tape measure. Remove the lid from a tub of joint compound and use a putty knife to scoop up 1 4 cup. It does not corrode rust or stain like normal steel.

Then using both palms apply pressure straight on so the sheet doesn t slide over the entire surface of the sheet to help the adhesive stick better. Regardless of whether you used mounting tape silicone or construction adhesive tape the stainless steel sheet into place with 10 long pieces of 2 painters tape every 6. Remove the wall plates from the wall. Once it has been poured onto the stainless you have about 5 minutes to spread it around to get the best bond so be quick.

Is there a way to maintain pressure on the sheets while the glue sets up besides standing there like an idiot for hours and hours so the sheets don t bow out in the middle and stay stuck to the wall. Check your local building codes for any restrictions or guidelines regarding approved installation methods. A stainless steel splashback can make a stylish addition to your kitchen that also protects the wall behind your cooktop. It normally is quite easy to bond and does not require much in the way of surface preparation however mirror finish stainless steel can have a very low surface energy and prove difficult to bond.

The method used should be determined by the room and wall conditions. Turn off the breakers supplying electricity to toggle switches and electrical outlets on the wall you wish to cover. How to glue stainless steel sheets to the wall 1. Walk to the wall where you are installing the steel and place a 1 foot to 2 foot long wooden board flush against.

Put on your leather work gloves and place a 22 gauge stainless steel sheet flat on a worktable. Play pause space step 2. The larger panels scare me and i need advice. Attaching to wall generally stainless steel panels can be installed using adhesive alone or fasteners alone.

Use scotchblue painters mate or something equivalent. How to glue stainless steel to drywall step 1.