Thread: Corten Steel Kitchen Splashbacks

I'd go with glass.

Corten continues to rust, so any moisture will send rust streaks across your benchtops. I did see something about someone sealing corten steel, maybe with PU or some type of clear varnish, but that wasn't for internal use.

Edit: re the link you provided, non-rusting corten steel doesn't make a lot of sense: as far as I was aware, the point of corten steel is that it is rusted.

Same, I've got no idea what that particular corten is either, especially with it being galvanised so it doesn't rust. I thought the point of corten is to self seal with a rust finish. I don't think their product is the same corten that you buy from the metal merchant.

Originally Posted by Slunnie

I thought the point of corten is to self seal with a rust finish.

You see that a lot in modern architecture. But shipping containers are also made of the stuff, which is btw a trade name.

Not sure I’d be using core ten in a kitchen area….i guessing you could seal with a 2 pak clear

I wonder what thinkness they are using, as core ten does evenly rust through, plenty of rusted out shipping containers around.

I’ve used it a bit outdoors…currently house sitting and they have used core ten sheet metal on the exterior

Corten Steel vs Alternatives: Which is best for you? - Kanyana Engineering

We used acrylic sheet in our en-suite that we bought from a plumbing supply company, but I think Bunnings sell it too. It looks like a glass splash back and comes in various colours, but can be cut and drilled with wood working tools. Any exposed edges can be fine sanded and polished with cutting compound to look like glass. Not recommended for behind a stove due to heat, but ok with hot water as in a sink or shower. Can be a bit pricey, but you can cut it to shape to fit an ageing Queenslander.
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Woolly.

We have a large glass splashback with a nice green paint behind it. Looks great and very very easy to clean 😊