You don’t want a backsplash panel that arrives an 1/8” short or long, or out of square. We want you to know that we understand you want a backsplash cut to your exact specs. Accuracy of Cuts, Surface Protection, Shipping? Accuracy of Cuts:
The mounting holes allow for this slight expansion, and your panel stays flat. This expansion is very little, but if the panel is rigidly glued to the wall or a backer, and it expands 1/32”, you’re going to have a buckled panel. If this is the case, we recommend mounting holes due to the excessive heat from the oven vent causing expansion in the metal. Many customers also have prosumer ovens like a Wolf, Thermador, Blue Star, etc, and some of these have the vent from the oven pointing straight up instead of slightly forward. Also, sometimes a backsplash is very close to an outdoor grill and in these instances mounting holes are advised as the metal will tend to slightly expand because of the heat from the grill. You may want to be able to remove the panel without destroying it or the wall. We prefer mounting tape for ease-of-use and a clean installation, but there are some instances where mounting holes are preferred. For example on the 1CS, there isn’t a lot of surface area for the tape to stick to, so the RTV silicone provides that extra support needed to ensure a long-lasting installation. HOWEVER, on the textured backsplashes we recommend using RTV silicone in addition to the tape. These are a permanent solution and not meant for removal. Both tapes are extremely aggressive and meant for hard-to-stick surfaces such as as latex paint, powder coat, etc. For unhemmed panels we use an extremely thin tape that is about 1/64” thick to ensure you panel does not stand off the wall. The mounting tape perfectly fills this gap and you have a flat panel with the hemmed edges flush against the wall. On a hemmed panel there is an 1/8” gap behind the panel, between the hems. One is for hemmed panels and one is for unhemmed panels. We have two thicknesses of mounting tape. If you have not noticed a grain to the finish, look closely and you’ll see brush strokes running either left to right or up and down. We offer the option for you to specify the “grain direction” of the #4 finish backsplash material if you want to match your hood, oven, range, dishwasher, trash compactor, fridge, or whatever else you have. A small percentage of appliances are made with a #3 finish which is slightly rougher in appearance.
Most, as in 99%+/-, are made with the #4 finish material due to the ubiquity of the material. Grain or Pattern Direction:Īll stainless steel appliances are made with “brushed” stainless steel which has a grain (brush strokes) to it. If budget is not a concern, and you desire a more uniform appearance, specify both top and bottom and left and right edges. We offer the option of hemming left and right, top and bottom, or select both for all four edges. We have had instances where a customer did not get the hemmed edge and when cleaning they actually cut their hand on the edge.
A hemmed edge is recommended for any exposed edges, especially between your cabinets and countertop. This is called a “tear-drop hem” and it gives you a beautifully finished rounded edge that also increases the rigidity of the backsplash. Hemmed Edges, Grain Direction, Mounting Options, Cutouts? Hemmed (Folded) Edges:Ī hemmed edge is formed when the edge of the sheet is folded underneath and flattened to a tear drop shape. The 22 gauge is the option for customers who like to ensure they're getting a good backsplash. For comparison's sake, the thickness is close to that of a credit card.
This is an excellent choice for any application from a home kitchen to restaurants and other applications where heavier material is needed, or for those who desire a slightly more dent resistant backsplash. On the backsplash panels for magnets we only offer the 22 gauge thickness due to availability of material. Which Thickness of Backsplash Should I get? 22 ga.
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