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How to do this? Any ideas?

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ACurlyWurly · 29/09/2017 07:19

I need to stick a wide strip of brushed steel on my wall to cover a space where tiles once were. I have caulk some tile adhesive and gorilla glue and about 30 mins today to pop to b&q
What’s the best thing to use to fix this to the wall?
Will tile adhesive work on metal? I need it to stick but also to get it off eventually when we do the whole kitchen up. Thank you

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johnd2 · 29/09/2017 09:35

I'd use no more nails it whatever equivalent is cheaper. Don't use too much if you want to lever it off later.

Ifailed · 29/09/2017 09:45

I've seen this done, firstly make sure the wall is as level as possible and clean (make sure the rear of the sheet is clean as well). Warm up the adhesive slightly to help it flow and you may need someone to help you place the sheet onto the wall. If it comes with a thin layer of protective plastic, remove it after adhesive has set, and take it easy removing it otherwise you can pull the sheet away from the wall.

wowfudge · 29/09/2017 10:32

Gorilla Glue needs water to activate it and it expands as it cures. It can be messy around the edges and then tricky to clean up any visible, rock hard excess. As johnd2 suggests, I'd go with No More Nails instead, or Sticks Like Sh*t (which is available in white and clear).

ACurlyWurly · 29/09/2017 10:57

Sitcks Like Sh*t is a real brand!!! OMG I just googled it! wowfudge that is the best brand name ever!!!!!! You have made my day!

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wowfudge · 29/09/2017 11:46

Ha ha - it really does Stick Like Sh*t too!

ACurlyWurly · 30/09/2017 08:15

Yay. No Sticks like but little blobs is no nails and it’s done! Thank you everyone

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wowfudge · 30/09/2017 08:17

Looks great!

vermisilly · 30/09/2017 08:39

Op where did you get the sheet from s c how do you cut it. I have a problem area and would love to do something like this.

ACurlyWurly · 30/09/2017 09:15

I found a metal supplier locally and gave them the sizes and they did it for me however before I found them I did find similar on eBay so it’s worth checking both. eBay was a little cheaper but i went for speed over cost.
The metal work place even asked which way I wanted the grain of the brushed steel.

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ACurlyWurly · 30/09/2017 09:16

It blends so well with the cooker hood

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ACurlyWurly · 30/09/2017 09:24

Just need to polish the rest of the steel argh it looks all grubby!

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