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Customers often ask questions about Quick Ship Metals products – about custom cuts, how to install kitchen backsplashes, trim, molding, whatnot. Blogger and man of all trades, Frank Ross knows how to dig for answers.
Frank has access to all of the people working at Quick Ship Metals’ fabrication, sales and customer service. So consider this page a forum for all kinds of ideas, questions and best of all – answers.
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Hi Marie,
This can be done easily with construction adhesive. The decorative stainless steel comes in 24 gauge and that’s a great thickness to work with. If you would like something thicker you can use the plain stainless which comes in 24 gauge up to 16 gauge. We will be happy to provide a quote if you would like to submit your measurements. Just give us a call on our toll-free line, 1-888-334-2177.
Hi Frank,
I’m considering wrapping my kitchen cabinet door fronts in metal… maybe hammered… maybe embossed… as a way to avoid buying new cabinets and as a way to add an arty look to the kitchen. Do you have any suggestions for me? Thank you!
Susan
Hi Frank,
I am in the process of building a custom hood for my kitchen. I would like to cover the bottom of the hood with copper and create a 4″ wide border.It is a 36″ wide hood. The exposed outside panel would be 36″ front and 12″ on left and right sides – total of 60″. Which thinckness copper sheet should I use ?
Thanks,
Nick
Hi Nick, Let start out with the decorative copper, it will make a lovely range hood. I’d go with the .020 thickness. You should consider using a copper bar stock to trim out the edges to give more dimension. It is always best to add some dimension when working with such an elaborate design. A few extra dollars in the beginning will give off a great look.
Good luck with your project, Frank
Susan, sounds like a good plan to me. You’ll have an updated look and a more durable surface for many years. If you’re considering just covering the inset areas of the cabinet doors that should be relatively straight forward. I’d recommend that you measure twice to be sure, and measure each door because even machine made cabinets can vary slightly from one run to the next. We can do custom cuts, or you can cut your own using a hand jigsaw with a fine-toothed metal blade. Just go slow and take your time. Secure the metal to the cabinets using liquid nails, and clamp them tightly to make sure you have a good bond across the surface. A piece of 3/8″ or 1/2″ plywood should be used over the metal’s surface and use some scrap wood on the door’s reverse side to prevent damage. You could also remove the doors and place them on a garage floor, then place the plywood over them and place a heavy object like a concrete block if you don’t have adequate clamps. Since you’ll be refacing against a solid surface, 24 gauge metal would be adequate on the thickness question. You can use one of the decorative patterns and we will be happy to make custom sizes for you. The other option is copper foil. This can be purchased on a roll and simply adhering this to your cabinet doors you will have a new look. The foil will require construction adhesive mentioned above. Let me offer you a link to the products that I have mentioneddecorative copper and the copper foil.
The copper foil .010 will be easier to work with and less likely to tear. It is a great all around crafting foil.
Have fun with your project, Frank