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Stainless Steel Backsplash

Consider using stainless steel for your kitchen backsplash. Stainless has many properties that make it a terrific choice for use as a backspalsh. It is heat resistant, easy to clean, durable, and it has a very nice modern look.

There are a couple different ways you can add stainless steel to a backsplash, stainless steel tiles or a solid sheets. Stainless steel tiles can make a bold and beautiful statement in the kitchen. Tiles are fairly easy to install but can be on the more expensive end when compared to stone tiles. A solid stainless steel sheet has a uniform look and does a wonderful job as a backsplash but installation may be harder and require professional help for proper fitting and fabrication.

Stainless steel offers some interesting possibilities in reference to a design theme. It is a very versatile material and can accomplish just about any look you have in mind for the kitchen.

Caring for stainless steel is very simple. Warm water with mild soap normally takes care of basic cleaning. Just wipe with a soft cloth to prevent any scratching. Also wipe dry to prevent spotting. Normal daily cleaning will usually take care of the stainless steel and prevent staining which can occur from certain acidic foods or substances that are left on the metal for several days.

Keep in mind that stainless steel can dent and scratch more easily than stone materials. When compared to other metal materials such as copper or zinc, stainless steel will not tarnish or change colors over time.

Adding a stainless steel backsplash to a kitchen is a terrific way to modernize a kitchen. Stainless steel is easy to clean and take care of and it can make the ordinary kitchen look just like a professional kitchen.

 

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stainless steel backsplash - Google News
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Custom Stainless Steel Tables Offered in Endless Design Options - ThomasNet I...

ThomasNet Industrial News Room (press release)

Custom Stainless Steel Tables Offered in Endless Design Options
ThomasNet Industrial News Room (press release)
... special designed stainless steel drawers, integral stainless steel sinks, stainless steel under shelves, custom sized stainless steel backsplashes. ...

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In Top Form - Kitchen and Bath Design News

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In Top Form
Kitchen and Bath Design News
It helps to balance the stainless steel and polished surfaces that it is typically sharing space with,? she says. ?Ultimately, I think the thickness of the ...
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Fixing up a kitchen on a budget - Arizona Daily Star

Fixing up a kitchen on a budget
Arizona Daily Star
... lends a custom look to the room, and the couple chose galvanized metal countertops for a look of stainless steel for a fraction of the price. ...

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G&G Custom Homes Featured in the Parade of Homes in April - Your-Story.org (pr...

G&G Custom Homes Featured in the Parade of Homes in April
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The gourmet kitchen features a large island, an abundance of counter space, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and tile backsplash. ...


Time to tidy, but no time to waste - London Free Press

Time to tidy, but no time to waste
London Free Press
"If you have stainless steel appliances, use stainless steel cleaner to remove smudges," said Mason. "If you have granite counters, you need granite cleaner ...

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Alora rises to occasion - Calgary Herald

Alora rises to occasion
Calgary Herald
The stainless steel appliances include an over-the-stove microwave/hood fan. A dark, shiny, almost metallic mosaic tile forms the backsplash between upper ...

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Kitchen renovations: Spice up your surroundings - SILive.com

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Kitchen renovations: Spice up your surroundings
SILive.com
Hardware choices tend toward brushed nickel, stainless steel or oil-rubbed bronze finishes, he said. Iacono noted that stainless steel appliances are ...


Serene setting makes Salem, NH home a real gem - Eagle Tribune

Serene setting makes Salem, NH home a real gem
Eagle Tribune
... door that is labeled "pantry" and features an image of vegetables and grains, crown molding, more hardwood floors and a heavy-duty stainless steel sink. ...


Stylish kitchen upgrade solutions for less - EMC Orleans

Stylish kitchen upgrade solutions for less
EMC Orleans
Make the switch to stainless. A suite of stainless steel appliances is a great way to increase the value of your kitchen - not to mention transforming the ...


For Galatoire's top chef Brian Landry, the kitchen is also a family space - N...

NOLA.com

For Galatoire's top chef Brian Landry, the kitchen is also a family space
NOLA.com
It's kind of commercial, " Landry said, noting the stainless-steel appliances. "It always feels clean." The Viking refrigerator, hood, dishwasher and stove ...


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Stainless-Steel WallSplash DIY: Star Stainless Design
Toll-free: 866-416-7827
E-mail: Star@StarStainlessDesign.com
Website: www.StarStainlessDesign.com

Stainless-Steel Tiles/Backsplash/Panels: Swift Canada Inc.
Phone: 604-214-4412
E-mail: sales@swiftcanada.com
Website: www.swiftcanada.com