Just finished putting up a stainless steel backsplash in my kitchen. Out of necessity I had to do it in sections. Without thinking about it prior to starting I now feel I should go ahead and seal the joints between the sections. But Based on my prior experience with silicone (peels at edges, discolors over time, can’t reseal over old silicone, etc.) I’d rather not use it. Any other alternatives I should consider? I’d like to use either clear or a metallic colored caulk.
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GE makes various metalic silicones.
But I would leave well enuf alone
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I second Luka's motion for Lexel. Good stuff.
can you cut stainless steel back splash, like for electrical outlets
Yes. Drill holes at the four corners and use a jigsaw with metal blade.
A grinder will overheat the metal and discolour it
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