Hello!
We're going to have a backsplash in our kitchen made of composite that will go up about 25 cm above the countertop. They'll be measuring for it in about a week. Right now, there's a drywall there. Now I'm wondering if the wall should be spackled even where the backsplash will sit or not? Does anyone know?
We're going to have a backsplash in our kitchen made of composite that will go up about 25 cm above the countertop. They'll be measuring for it in about a week. Right now, there's a drywall there. Now I'm wondering if the wall should be spackled even where the backsplash will sit or not? Does anyone know?
If it's smooth plaster, there's no need to fill joints, etc., unless it's going to be painted over.
Personally, my situation is a bit different than TS as I have a concrete wall. I've removed the old fix reasonably well. It's going to be painted between the splashback and the upper cabinets. However, like TS, I'm wondering if putty works under the splashback or if you need tile adhesive or something similar.Paul-Staffanstorp said:
Ok, but why not remove all the adhesive down to a smooth surface for the best result.Grussladd said:
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I've considered that! But it still won't be completely smooth - there are some pits and holes. Can one fill it with regular putty in that case?Ok, but why not remove all the fix down to a smooth surface instead for the best result.
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Yes, but pores and other small holes in the concrete won't be visible if you're going to install a backsplash there later... 😱
The point is to have a sufficiently smooth surface to glue the backsplash onto, so small pits and cavities that go inward don't really matter in that case.
Fill them if you want, but as I said, it doesn't really matter since the important thing is to remove what's sticking out.
The point is to have a sufficiently smooth surface to glue the backsplash onto, so small pits and cavities that go inward don't really matter in that case.
Fill them if you want, but as I said, it doesn't really matter since the important thing is to remove what's sticking out.
Just like I wrote in my first post #3That's true! But the backsplash only goes up 30 cm. Above that, it's painted 30 cm. Then overhead cabinets. I want it smooth and nice there
Sorry, either I'm a bit slow or I'm expressing myself poorly. But my dilemma is that I want it relatively flat under the splash guard and very flat above where I'm going to paint. I initially thought of skim coating everything but I don't know if it will hold for the splash guard which still weighs a bit. Alternatively, using renovation board, but I have no experience with that beforehand.Just as I wrote in my first post #3
How do you mean - I'm with you on getting rid of all the bumps under the board, but are you suggesting that one only putty the part that will be painted?
Yes, you rout out the adhesive on the entire surface and then spackle and paint the part that will be visible.
Then the splash guard is glued in place and you can apply a soft sealant on the top edge of this and finish painting the painted part one last time.
Voila 😜🤣
I can confirm that this procedure worked excellently! I couldn't get a milling machine, but as I had an accessory for the hammer drill, I could use it to remove the majority of the fix, then I took the rest off with an old chisel and hammer. I then puttyed the upper part and painted it, while the lower part was left a bit uneven (except for an old box hole that was filled with plaster). It looked great when the splash protection was added. Thanks for the help!
