Tiling over stainless steel splashback

[DaMekon]

I installed a sheet of stainless steel as a splashback behind the cooker. Its probably about 2m x 1.5m. However, I think it was poor grade steel, as it started to develop rust marks in the brushed finish.

I got a full refund from the place I bought it.. they didnt even argue, which suggested they knew they had a bad batch... I used no more nails type stuff to secure to the wall, and Im worried if I try to remove it, Ill probably pull down half the wall, or at least need to re render/plaster it.

Couldnt I simply tile over it?

Cheers

 

[iwaters]

You would have to check with some adhesive manf. to see if there products are rated for use with SS as a backer, my thoughts would be most wouldn't.

How about fixing a cement backer board over the stainless steel? Secure it with an epoxy glue and the tile on the backer board.

 

[DaMekon]

Thanks for the option, ill look into that...

My only other option I suppose would be to paint the steel.. if at all possible.. bearing in mind its over a cooker hob so likely to get warm and wet!

 

[garethcooper9]

You can use heat resistant paint. It should work for you. Tiling on top of the steel is not advisable.