Stainless steel backsplash question

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Toying around with the idea of installing a stainless steel backsplash on one side of the cooktop and the rear wall. Maybe 6-12" high.

Question is - how to fasten it to the wall? PL400 construction adhesive is a great product but I don't know if it will work on the paneling that is in TTs. I tried to glue something to wood finish wall paneling in a previous TT and could not get anything to stick to it and after 4 adhesives, I gave up trying. It was as if it had a Teflon coating.

The sidewall at the cooktop is wood finish paneling and the rear is standard luan plywood. Is screwing it on the only thing that will definitely work and last? I could use finishing washers to make it look a little nice but I would rather not see any screws.

What have others done? Maybe some Oscar rivets?

Whatever I do, it's needs to be permanent since if it ever had to come off, the wall finishes would be damaged.

westend · Answer

I used copper sheet and fastened it with screws. I thought adhesive would be more problematic. If I was going to use adhesive, the PL-400 type construction adhesives will bond to just about anything as long as the surfaces are clean.

myredracer · Answer

Copper is an interesting idea!Yeah, I think some sort of screw is the only 100%  positive way.  If I do go ahead with this plan, it's going to have to be on the basis of being permanent.  Construction adhesive *should* work, but I've had one negative experience before.  I might see if I can steal a piece of wall paneling from a hidden spot to test.The other thing I will need to be careful about is checking for square, plumb and level.  I think it's best to make a template first.  I've sure seen how out of whack counters can be.Actually, just thinking a bit more, I wonder if sort of double-sided tape would work?  Doesn't need to be a really strong mechanical bond, it just needs to be held up against the wall.

takingthe5th · Answer

OP-when you mentioned double-sided tape it brought to mind some hooks my DW uses all over the FW-they use an adhesive that just doesn't let go, Not sure what it is-you can find these hooks at Home Depot if you want to look into it. When you want to remove the hook you grab a tab and pull it down hard.

Due to the heat in that area, I would suggest putting in just a few screws for some stability.

westend · Answer

myredracer wrote:Copper is an interesting idea!Yeah, I think some sort of screw is the only 100%  positive way.  If I do go ahead with this plan, it's going to have to be on the basis of being permanent.  Construction adhesive *should* work, but I've had one negative experience before.  I might see if I can steal a piece of wall paneling from a hidden spot to test.The other thing I will need to be careful about is checking for square, plumb and level.  I think it's best to make a template first.  I've sure seen how out of whack counters can be.Actually, just thinking a bit more, I wonder if sort of double-sided tape would work?  Doesn't need to be a really strong mechanical bond, it just needs to be held up against the wall.Oh snap, yes 3M makes a double stick carpet tape that is incredibly adhesive. I think it is the "Heavy Duty" model. It comes in different bond strengths. I've used it for templating different woodworking projects and it peels the veneer off plywood. I have since, gone down to the "Medium Duty" tape for my projects.

nremtp143 · Answer

I used 2 foot wide flashing behind a sheet of glass to the left of my stove. Looks like stainless, but lots cheaper. Held in place by a bead of clear silicone at the bottom and top, with two mirror clips helping.

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