Protecting the wall next to the stove in a 2002 26 ft MB December 05, 2014, 11:26:06 am Yahoo Message Number: 149821Hi all, I've painted the kitchen area of my 2002 26 ft MB and wish to protect the wall between the stove and the refrigerator. Is it a good idea or a bad idea to use a thin sheet of acrylic or polycarbonate to protect the wall? How should I attach the sheet to the wall?Thanks in advanceDavid-- David Harris 2920 Taper Ave.Santa Clara, CA 95051(408) 206-8800
Re: Protecting the wall next to the stove in a 2002 26 ft MB Reply #1 – December 05, 2014, 11:51:48 am Yahoo Message Number: 149822Tried that. The heat from the stove caused the plastic to sag and I instantly decided that it was not a good idea.What did work was a sheet of 1/16" aluminum cut to fit and held on with screws. I used a plain aluminum sheet. If I had it to do over, I would look for something with a bit of texture so it would look better.The area is not square so use cardboard and make a piece that fits like you want. Then use the cardboard as a pattern to cut the metal.Linley
Re: Protecting the wall next to the stove in a 2002 26 ft MB Reply #2 – December 05, 2014, 12:09:40 pm Yahoo Message Number: 149823Linley,Thank for the Input. What kind of plastic did you use?David
Re: Protecting the wall next to the stove in a 2002 26 ft MB Reply #3 – December 05, 2014, 02:20:26 pm Yahoo Message Number: 149827Don't entirely remember (12 year ago). I believe it was a sheet sold by Home Depot for use as a window in a storm door. It may have been particularly vulnerable to the heat.When we lit the burner near it, it visibly sagged. There was a lot more heat there than I expected so I turned to aluminum which worked out fine except it water spotted and was hard to make it look clean. I have often wondered why that wall was not protected by the factory.Linley
Re: Protecting the wall next to the stove in a 2002 26 ft MB Reply #4 – December 05, 2014, 02:41:43 pm Yahoo Message Number: 149828I would use the polycarbonate. Drill holes and counter sink for the screws and if you knew someone with a brake you could wrap it around back. It will not melt.
Re: Protecting the wall next to the stove in a 2002 26 ft MB Reply #5 – December 05, 2014, 02:44:16 pm Yahoo Message Number: 149829Why wouldn't you use stainless steel?
Re: Protecting the wall next to the stove in a 2002 26 ft MB Reply #6 – December 05, 2014, 03:29:48 pm Yahoo Message Number: 149830There are 2 good ways to do this. 1 is plastic and the other is glass. On another camper I used glass and it is the easiest to clean and take care of. On the LD i used plastic and have not had a problem with melting but then I do not use the back burner which is closest to the wall much. Glass it the best. But for the LD I could not find a glass shop that would supply a peace at a fair price. I later found that both Home Depot and Lowes had a glass cutting area but one of them got rid of it since and I do not remember which it is. I wish that I had found them before I did the plastic; but I did have the plastic on hand. Have them cut the glass to size. It is quite cheap for the glass and the cutting. I think it was even cheaper than plastic. I think all there glass is single strength but it does not make a difference. The camper that I did with glass and friends who have done it this way have not had the glass brake. To attach either I use double sided TAPE. Use 3/1 inch squares on each edge (side) and one in the center. That is 9 in all. Glass is the easiest to clean and it will not scrach like plastic. They also have a thin plastic "U" strip that you can use on the edges that will hold the glass in place and trim it nice. If you use the edging you will not have to have the sharp edge sanded but it only takes a peace of sand paper to remove that. They have the edging where you get it for shower stall board. It is about 1" on the back side and 1/4 inch on the front side. Slide it over the edge of the glass. You will still use double sided tap to hold the strips.GeorgeRetired plumber
Re: Protecting the wall next to the stove in a 2002 26 ft MB Reply #7 – December 05, 2014, 04:02:35 pm Yahoo Message Number: 149832Glass is to dangerous. Use polycarbonate. Drill and countersink for screws. Use the cardboard template to mark the cuts you make with a saw. If you need to bend it around a corner ask a sheetmetal shop to bend it. Cleans like glass, you cant break it, it wont melt, lighter than glass. Also if you want to hang something from it, just drill and tap a hole in the polycarbonate and attach a hook or whatever.
Re: Protecting the wall next to the stove in a 2002 26 ft MB Reply #8 – December 05, 2014, 05:39:55 pm Yahoo Message Number: 149836When I first read this I thought of glass or poly but I just had a nasty thought. That wall is presently opaque. Radiant heat from the burner would hit the wall but not penetrate far. Being on the surface, the heat could dissipate into the air. Using a clear material such as glass or polycarbonate would allow penetration of radiant heat with the attendant heating of the wall surface, but the heat would then be trapped behind the clear material. I think I would want to do some testing. I would do it by taking a small piece of glass. Mark the point on the wall nearest the burner. Place the glass so the vertical edge of the glass is right at that point. Turn on the burner under a pan of water. Every 5 minutes, measure the surface temperature on the bare wall and behind the glass an inch or so off that glass edge. After 20 minutes, take the glass down and immediately measure both sides again. That should tell you if using a clear material is a problem or possible cause for concern. If a clear material is fine, I would go with glass rather than poly, but I would get tempered glass or whatever the glass shop recommends after describing the use to them. Thermal stress might crack regular plate glass. Plastic can yellow from heat over time, and scrubbing the surface may make it cloudy. If clear material is a problem, aluminum will spot but brushed aluminum can be restored using a rotary wire brush. Stainless steel is probably a better choice and is commonly used in kitchens. Thinking outside the box, what about ceramic tile? Ceramic tile is commonly used near stoves in stick houses. Vibration is a concern - that is a thin wall and will probably be susceptible to quite a bit of movement but a good tile guy might be able to set you up with an adhesive and grout to deal with the vibration issue. Just a thought...Ken F in NM
Re: Protecting the wall next to the stove in a 2002 26 ft MB Reply #9 – December 05, 2014, 08:04:38 pm Yahoo Message Number: 149840Tempered glass is safety glass, the only way to go. But that means you buy single strength glass, trim to the shape you want it and then send it off to be tempered. Again, I would recommend polycarbonate. It will not yellow, you can cut it, drill it, bend it/shape it with a sheetmetal break, and if you use a 1/4 inch thick piece it is bullet proof.
Re: Protecting the wall next to the stove in a 2002 26 ft MB Reply #10 – December 06, 2014, 08:33:27 am Yahoo Message Number: 149843Hi David/Everyone,I didn't think about protecting the wall - are you talking about cooking splatters? My Lazy Daze has a light colored floral wallpaper that I'm not crazy about. I plan to paint the bathroom, but for the kitchen area I bought something called "Smart Tiles". Smart Tiles | Wayfair Smart Tiles | Wayfair Shop Smart Tiles at Wayfair for a zillion options to meet your unique style and budget. Get Free Shipping on most stuff, even big stuff. View on www.wayfair.com Preview by Yahoo The tiles are manufactured in Canada and are made of a gel-like material that is super light and thin. You prep the wall by cleaning with TSP and the tiles are peel and stick - about 9 X 9 inches. Since driving a mobile home can be likened to a "rolling earthquake," I think the tiles are an excellent choice for RV's. I personally chose "Idaho" because I wanted some color. You also might try this:Splatter Shield Kitchen Wall Protector Set of 10 Splatter Shield Kitchen Wall Protector Set of 10 Shop MTR at the Amazon Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets store. Free Shipping on eligible items. Everyday low prices, save up to 50%. View on www.amazon.com Preview by Yahoo You could also try this:Keeping It Clean | Good Sam Club News Keeping It Clean | Good Sam Club News Travel Tips Keeping It Clean Print Email July 25, 2011 by Good Sam · 8 Comments Submitted By Harvey Hetrick of Torrance, Calif... View on blog.goodsamclub.com Preview by Yahoo As for painting the walls, did you (or others) use to paint over wallpaper? How do you prep the wall, and what type of paint did you use?I went to Home Depot and was advised to use TSP first to clean the area, and then use Glidden "Gripper." Cheryl1998 Lazy Daze (26.5 mid-bath) As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Protecting the wall next to the stove in a 2002 26 ft MB Reply #11 – December 06, 2014, 09:03:33 am Yahoo Message Number: 149844While I don't often use the right rear burner, I do want to protect the wall and have gone totally low-tech and almost-zero effort:Go to the grocery store and find the section where they sell kitchen "accessories." Buy (usually sold as a 2-pack) a shallow tin foil baking pan...about 8" x 12". Easily stores in the oven, can be washed/rinsed/wiped. I lean it against the wall and stovetop...can be positioned any which way and adds virtually zero to the coach's weight. And when the cooking is done, it goes out of sight.BTW, I recommend you NEVER use these tin foil pans for cooking...they bend easily and you could end up with a nasty burn and an ugly mess.Alternatively, should one wish, buy a cookie sheet that will fit in the LD oven and utilize as above.TinaP 2006 MB....now enjoying FL sun and rain after a leisurely trip from ME to FL...and never saw another LD the whole month-long ramble Reply via web post • • • Start a New Topic • Messages in this topic (1) Visit Your Group New Members4 rightright .
Re: Protecting the wall next to the stove in a 2002 26 ft MB Reply #12 – December 06, 2014, 12:23:25 pm Yahoo Message Number: 149845Hi Cheryl/AllThanks for the tips about the tiles and the wall protectors. As for painting, my LD has the original wall surface. So I cleaned the kitchen walls thoroughly with a dilute TSP solution, rinsed the walls, filled any holes with spackle and painted them with one coat of a premium semi-gloss paint that included primer. Now the rest of the walls and ceiling need to be done!!!Thanks again,David
Re: Protecting the wall next to the stove in a 2002 26 ft MB Reply #13 – December 06, 2014, 12:38:05 pm Yahoo Message Number: 149846Hi all, Thanks for all the tips of things to do and especially things not to do. We've decided, for now, to leave the walls as they are and get aluminum cookie sheets to place next to the stove whenever we're using it.Thanks again,DavidQuoteHi all, I've painted the kitchen area of my 2002 26 ft MB and wish to protect the wall between the stove and the refrigerator. Is it a good idea or a bad idea to use a thin sheet of acrylic or polycarbonate to protect the wall? How should I attach the sheet to the wall?Thanks in advanceDavid -- David Harris 2920 Taper Ave.Santa Clara, CA 95051(408) 206-8800
Re: Protecting the wall next to the stove in a 2002 26 ft MB Reply #14 – December 06, 2014, 12:40:16 pm Yahoo Message Number: 149847Tina, You are fantastic - keep it simple - the same pan could be used for organization when not used for splatter control. You are a gem. . . A true keeper. You have a blessed husband.
Re: Protecting the wall next to the stove in a 2002 26 ft MB Reply #15 – December 06, 2014, 01:17:04 pm Yahoo Message Number: 149849I carry a double-walled, insulated cookie sheet in the oven all of the time to help to minimize excess heat on the bottom of baked goods. Never thought to stand it up against the wall, but that is an excellent additional use for it. I may even use it for cookies one of these days! ;->Virtual hugs,Judie http://dorrieanne.wordpress.com
Re: Protecting the wall next to the stove in a 2002 26 ft MB Reply #16 – December 06, 2014, 01:50:11 pm Yahoo Message Number: 149850Thanks! We've kept each other for the 47+ years... no going back now!TinaPConnected by DROID on Verizon Wireless
Re: Protecting the wall next to the stove in a 2002 26 ft MB Reply #17 – December 13, 2014, 05:33:10 pm Yahoo Message Number: 149903About seven years ago, I covered the wall surrounding my 2003 midbath's sink and stove with inexpensive vinyl tile. You can read about it in this Eureka article. Cheap (ten bucks), easy (took less than an hour), and wipes clean with a sponge. No sign of sagging or heat-related problems in the many years of cooking and baking since then.Andy BairdTravels with Andy\