How to glue stainless steel sheets to the wall?
Stainless steel has become the most popular choice for electrical appliances decoration in the first half of the 21st century. This popular finish, which has been the main material for commercial kitchens for many years, is now being found to be suitable not only for home appliances, but also for more residential surfaces. Coating stainless steel plates on the walls of the kitchen and other parts of the home can make these surfaces more attractive, less complex care, and the most hygienic food preparation surface, because a clean stainless steel surface will not breed bacteria or Will resist corrosion. There are generally the following steps to stick stainless steel on the wall:
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Turn off the power switch to toggle the switch and the power outlet on the wall you want to cover with stainless steel. After turning off the circuit breaker, take the non-contact electrical tester on the toggle switch and the power socket. If there is still power on the switch and socket, the tester will light up and sound an alarm.
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Remove the screws fixing the wall panel to toggle the switch and power socket. Remove the wall panel from the wall. Connect the toggle switch and power outlet to the wall.
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Spray the cutting oil cleaner on the wall. Use a brush or old towel to clean the wall surface. Use an old rag or paper towel to wipe off any excess cleaner on the wall.
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Sand the wall with 80 grit sandpaper to remove any bumps or bumps along the wall. The surface of the wall must be flat so that the stainless steel sheet can be attached to the surface. Sanding the wall with sandpaper can also roughen the surface and prepare it for better bonding of the glue.
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Pull back the push rod located above the handle of the caulking gun. The push rod will automatically lock in place. Insert a 10 ounce silicone adhesive filled tube into the gun. Pull the trigger of the caulking gun to fix the tube.
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Use utility scissors to remove the tip from the caulking tube. The further you cut the tip, the larger the opening is at the end of the plugging tube. Insert a Phillips screwdriver into the tip of the knife. Pass one end of the screwdriver through the caulking tube membrane to make the caulking flow out of the tube.
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Coat a layer of silica gel beads around the wall. Add extra silicone between the perimeter lines, back and forth along the wall, in a zigzag pattern. You need at least one 10 ounce tube of silicone adhesive to stuff every 20 linear feet of stainless steel.
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Hold the stainless steel plate at an angle, and the bottom of the steel plate is against the bottom of the wall. Make sure that any cutouts on the stainless steel plate are aligned with permanently installed items on the wall, such as toggle switches and power outlets.
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Tilt the stainless steel sheet toward the wall until the entire stainless steel sheet is against the wall. You have a period of time before the adhesive solidifies, so if the adhesive deviates a bit, you can slide the adhesive against the wall.
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Fix the stainless steel plate with a few pieces of duct tape or masking tape until the silicone adhesive is caulked and secured. Use as much tape as you feel you need to make sure the stainless steel plate is on the wall.
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Replace the power socket and toggle switch cover. Turn on the circuit breaker.
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Leave the tape on the stainless steel plate for at least 24 hours to allow the silicone adhesive to caulk and dry. Please note that lower temperature and higher humidity will increase the drying time. Please refer to the instructions on the product to get the exact drying time.