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| The Advantage of Stainless Steel Kitchen Backsplash | October 5, 2008, 5:01 am | visits: 9 | wordcount: 496
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By Richard Dinae
If you would like your kitchen to stand out and make a splashy statement, choose a stainless steel kitchen backsplash which is the best finish for your dream kitchen. The truth is many homeowners have not lost their interest in stainless steel since appliances made of stainless steels were introduced on the market more than a decade ago. Today, manufacturers and designers want a different application for stainless steel and this is opening some great possibilities for the kitchen with many quality and maintenance free of this material.
You as a buyer may be interested with the options available for stainless steel kitchen backsplash. Or you may wonder how exactly are these materials installed, maintained and enhanced your kitchen space more sanitized and attractive.
To begin with the solid stainless steel kitchen backsplash is used in restaurant kitchens and is now becoming more popular in home kitchens. This comes in various patterns as well as finishes, from matte or satin, the choice is yours. On the other hand, the custom stainless countertops are beautiful to look at on islands and have great value. If you would like to place your hot pots easily, you may have a portion of the countertop installed close to your range or stove. If you prefer a seamless look for your kitchen then choose a stainless countertop that amalgamates your sink.
You can also use stainless steel as your kitchen backsplash. It can really complete the look of your kitchen. There are several manufacturers that are making tiles in this material and other finishes such as copper, titanium, brass or zinc.
When it comes to installation, the stainless steel kitchen backsplash are great behind stoves or sinks because these can protect your wall from all the water splashes or grease. They are installed on your kitchen backsplash by literally "gluing" these with the use of a silicone caulking or screwing these to the wall through stainless steel screws. Order your customer stainless steel countertop from a company that manufactures counters. But before doing so, make sure you have followed their instructions for measuring the countertop. The usual stainless steel grades that you will use for your kitchen range from 14 to 16 gauges. Gauge refers to the thickness of the stainless steel.
You will also need a professional contractor to install the countertop in your kitchen. Most countertops would either have a wood backer or you can ask your contractor to install plywood beneath the stainless steel surface. The plywood base works as a barrier that support for your countertop.
Finally, the stainless steel is the best choice for backsplashes. Their thickness is similar to the regular. You can also mix and match the regular and stainless tiles to make some great designs. All you need to do is ask the person who is installing the tiles for other pattern alternatives. The installation of the stainless steel tile is no different from the ceramic or regular tile that uses some wall glue and non-sanded or latex grout.
Richard Dinae is an architect, providing information and directories about home improvement, please visit Kitchen Backsplash
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