Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Pressed tin splash backs 2Jun 28, 2013 11:51 am Hi, I'm thinking of using pressed metal splashback behind my range as a continuation of my stainless steel benchtop. Wondering a couple of things. The more intricate the pattern, does that make it harder to clean? How easy are they to clean in general? I'm wanting to probably keep the metal shine, do I have to coat it in anything? How do the edges look if it's been cut to shape, do you need to do some sort of trim or edge to finish it? Blog http://tobuildahomeimprobable.blogspot.com.au/ Settlement Apr Council Jul Contracts Dec Earthworks Dec Frames Jan Trusses Feb Roof Feb Windows Mar Re: Pressed tin splash backs 3Jul 24, 2013 5:44 pm Sorry for the late response . Contrary to what you might imagine it's not a difficult product to keep clean. You just wipe it over now and again with a hot soapy dishcloth and then rinse off - just as you would do with tiles. The panels are not considered a finished product when you buy them so they need to be painted. There are some excellent paints that mimic the shiny metal look of the panels. Wattyl make some great paints that will give a shiny metal appearance. One is the Killrust paint in the "Aluminium" colour. Normally you would use a timber trim along the top of the splashback and also down the ends/corners. The trim is needed to hide the thickness of the ply sub-strate that you use to nail up the panels. Always paint the trim the same colour as the panels so the trim then fades into insignificance. Re: Pressed tin splash backs 4Jul 24, 2013 6:01 pm Pressed Metal Girl The panels are not considered a finished product when you buy them so they need to be painted. There are some excellent paints that mimic the shiny metal look of the panels. Wattyl make some great paints that will give a shiny metal appearance. One is the Killrust paint in the "Aluminium" colour. . I haven't used this product before so I am trying to understand why you would by a metal splash back and then have to paint it with something that "mimics the shiny metal look" Wouldn't stainless steel be better?? What is the difference/benefits of your product?? With stainless steel splash backs they roll the edges so trims are not required. Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Pressed tin splash backs 5Jul 24, 2013 6:26 pm Most of my clients buy the panels because of the huge range of designs and the fact that you can paint them whatever colour you like. If you change your colour scheme a while down the track you can simply re-paint the panels. Most people choose colours that suit their room colour scheme but other people fall in love with the shiny look of the metal so they want to keep it that colour and believe that they can just leave the metal as is. This is not something that I recommend. The manufacturers recommend painting too. There is no nice finish on the panels when they leave the factory. When painted, a tiny bit of paint seeps into the fine hairline joins in the panels so you end up with a more seamless finish. Painting after installation also ensures the nail heads are painted as you go along too. Pressed metal is a fairly light-weight product that is now very popular for feature walls as well as splashbacks and ceilings. Many of my clients are just average home handyman so they are able to install it themselves - given detailed fitting instructions, of course. Re: Pressed tin splash backs 6Jul 25, 2013 6:34 am Do you have any pictures? Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Pressed tin splash backs 7Jul 25, 2013 8:36 am I think these would be more for the "rustic" look than a sleek modern look which seems to be de rigueur these days. Mind you in the right place and painted the right colour I'd imagine these could look quite different than the run of the mill glass/tile splashbacks seen these days. Quote: Painting after installation also ensures the nail heads are painted as you go along too. I don't like the sound of that. Sounds like a home handyman-ish kind of product to me. Stewie Re: Pressed tin splash backs 9Jul 25, 2013 1:16 pm Stewie D I think these would be more for the "rustic" look than a sleek modern look which seems to be de rigueur these days. Mind you in the right place and painted the right colour I'd imagine these could look quite different than the run of the mill glass/tile splashbacks seen these days. Quote: Painting after installation also ensures the nail heads are painted as you go along too. I don't like the sound of that. Sounds like a home handyman-ish kind of product to me. Stewie Agreed, trying to work out why you would install this instead of stainless steal? Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Pressed tin splash backs 10Jul 25, 2013 3:44 pm I want to post some images to show the versatility of the product both for commercial and residential projects but I can't seem to do this without posting the URL of my website. How do I get around this please? Anyone know? Re: Pressed tin splash backs 11Jul 25, 2013 9:03 pm Hi, not sure about this. But I do have a question. I want to run a sheet of pressed tin along the back of the kitchen cupboards that faces the family room. How do I get a good finish on the edges - would I need to treat the laminex?? Re: Pressed tin splash backs 12Jul 25, 2013 9:35 pm When you say along the back of the kitchen cupboards do you mean the cupboard is a free standing area or are you meaning you want to use it as a splashback beneath some overhead cupboards? Let me know a bit more details and I'll be glad to help........ Jean Re: Pressed tin splash backs 13Jul 25, 2013 11:49 pm Upload the pictures to an image hosting website like photobucket. How to embed a photo on this site... viewtopic.php?f=1&t=58434&start=20 About fourteen posts down This is for uploading a photo to photobucket. Other file hosting sites are similar. (Note: You wont see the image until you post your message/topic. It has to be on a picture sharing website like photobucket or imgur and then you pop in the link between [img]...[/img] as in the shot below. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Stewie Re: Pressed tin splash backs 15Jul 26, 2013 2:02 pm Right Stewie, I hope I've got this correct: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ There are so many wonderful effects that can be created with the product. Re: Pressed tin splash backs 16Jul 26, 2013 5:55 pm Hi Jean I mean along the back of the bench and cupboards facing the family room area...the breakfast bar I think it would be called. Hopeless aren't I!! Re: Pressed tin splash backs 17Jul 26, 2013 7:13 pm You are not hopeless at all. I just wanted to make sure we were both on the same wavelength. You need to have something nail-able to attach the panels to. If necessary you will need to install some ply onto the back of the breakfast bar and nail onto that. The edges of the ply will need to be hidden and you can do that by using a small timber trim. Hardware stores often have a little trim that goes around a right-angle that might suit your job perfectly. The trim should be painted the same colour as your panels and then it will fade into insignificance and the highlight will be your decorative panels. I notice your location is the south-west of WA. I'm in Bunbury, believe it or not. Edited by Forum Support Re: Pressed tin splash backs 18Jul 27, 2013 8:41 am Some of those do look impressive PMG. I was thinking along the lines of a Bu...ngs product and not what I was expecting. I've been involved in a couple of renos to period homes that had pressed metal ceilings and they came up a treat ( after a lot of scraping and sanding by the painter ). Very stylish. Stewie Re: Pressed tin splash backs 19Jul 27, 2013 9:02 am After seeing the pictures it is making a lot more sense. In the right home it would look amazing! Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Pressed tin splash backs 20Jul 27, 2013 12:06 pm The whole pressed metal business has done a turn around on itself over the past 10 years or so. Originally I used to sell mainly for restoration work but nowadays it is mostly for new, contemporary or futuristic jobs. The aluminium alloy used for the panels is perfect for pressing into all sorts of designs. When it is pressed into a pattern (into a third dimension) it becomes quite strong. It's a light-weight product which means it's relatively cheap to ship to customers. If I get chance, I'll try to post some photos of some more unusual jobs later on the weekend.......Jean Our Bondi Greenwall was impressive from day one with advanced lush plants to provide a wow factor to this recently renovated living area. The boundary was less than 1… 0 15235 |