Stainless steel splashback

[Niall Church]

Any advice on how to install a splashback,have tried tech 7 but didn't work! Would screwing it in be be better?

 

[robgul]

I used mirror screws with the flat, screw on, matt chrome head caps for a couple of stainless panels we have - looks neat.

 

[Niall Church]

I used mirror screws with the flat, screw on, matt chrome head caps for a couple of stainless panels we have - looks neat.

Those screws, how would i screw them into insulation board,28mm plaster stuck to 4"insulation board?

 

[HOJ]

how would i screw them into insulation board,28mm plaster stuck to 4"insulation board?

Might have been worth mentioning that in you first post!

 

[Lons]

One of the polyurethane type adhesives will do the job. Sikkaflex 522 / 521 would be my choice but there are cheaper brands as well. The downside is once opened they don't keep as moisture sets it off.

https://gbr.sika.com/en/industry/kn...hane-sealants-and-adhesives-for-industry.html

I use it for all sorts of demanding applications e.g. we bonded a large solar panel on to a friend's motorhome roof, just 4 contact points no mechanical fixings and it's been on a good couple of years now at speeds up to 60mph. I also bonded a heavy spoiler on to the boot of my BMW a long time ago and there wasn't any possibility of it ever coming off.

 

[MF1000]

How about the infamous Sticks Like Sh*t grip adhesive

 

[Niall Church]

Might have been worth mentioning that in you first post!

Well, I'm sorry,there,I said it!

 

[Niall Church]

One of the polyurethane type adhesives will do the job. Sikkaflex 522 / 521 would be my choice but there are cheaper brands as well. The downside is once opened they don't keep as moisture sets it off.

https://gbr.sika.com/en/industry/kn...hane-sealants-and-adhesives-for-industry.html

I use it for all sorts of demanding applications e.g. we bonded a large solar panel on to a friend's motorhome roof, just 4 contact points no mechanical fixings and it's been on a good couple of years now at speeds up to 60mph. I also bonded a heavy spoiler on to the boot of my BMW a long time ago and there wasn't any possibility of it ever coming off.

 

[Niall Church]

I'm using a silicone adhrsive,with screws as well,as the Tec7 didn't work for me!

 

[Bingy man]

I'm using a silicone adhrsive,with screws as well,as the Tec7 didn't work for me!

You could try fixing timber battons like 2x1 into the plasterboard with mechanical fixings or as above adhesives . Then fix the splash back with screws into the timber battons. I’m assuming this 28 mm plasterboard is insulated — not easy tbh there are of course toggle bolts and those newer fixings -think there called ( grip it )

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[TRITON]

If screwing with a dome head or whatever, mind and not do up too tight, as that will deform the metal and look not so good.

 

[Fergie 307]

Big custom made one in 2mm stainless. Roughened the back with coarse abrasive disc then stuck on with solvent type no more nails. I wouldn't like to have to try and get it off !

 

[Dave T]

When I did our splashbacks, I used 10mm mdf backed laminate sheets behind the worktops and 10mm mdf back stainless steel behind the cooker. Standard builders adhesive as mentioned above has worked fine for the last 4 years.

Dave

 

[TomGW]

When you say Tech7 didn't work, which material didn't it stick to?

 

[MorrisWoodman12]

If you end up drilling stainless steel then go slow with a sharp drill and use plenty of cutting compound otherwise the SS will work harden. I didn't the first time and suffered for my ignorance. The next time it drilled as easily as cheese.
Martin

 

[Niall Church]

When you say Tech7 didn't work, which material didn't it stick to?

Well,the plasterboard,I guess,by the time I had applied itto the stainless steel it might have gone off a little,making it less sticky! I'm thinking may be the silicone seallent might uive me more time and it is more moist!

 

[Niall Church]

When I did our splashbacks, I used 10mm mdf backed laminate sheets behind the worktops and 10mm mdf back stainless steel behind the cooker. Standard builders adhesive as mentioned above has worked fine for the last 4 years.

Dave

I'm just using the thin sheet of stainless steel! Is the mdf stuck to the SS?

 

[MikeJhn]

I assume the SS splash back is supported at the bottom off the worktop, in that case any glue/silicone will work as its only holding the splash back against the wall, no shear involved, I used "No more nails"

 

[Distinterior]

I quite often have to stick Stainless Steel splashbacks up and tend to use Silicone Sealant as an adhesive to do so.
I always clean the back with Denatured Alcohol beforehand and clean & scuff the wall surface.......This ensures good adhesion!

 

[TomGW]

Well,the plasterboard,I guess,by the time I had applied itto the stainless steel it might have gone off a little,making it less sticky! I'm thinking may be the silicone seallent might uive me more time and it is more moist!

That's what I expected. Tech7 should stick well to the SS. I'm surprised that it didn't stick to bare plasterboard, but if you had allowed the Tech7 to dry a bit and maybe the plasterboard a bit dusty, it's potentially not a good combination. Also, if Tech7 wasn't a fresh tube it can begin to lose its initial stickiness.