my husband and I would like to paint our kitchen and spice it up with a vinyl backsplash, it's easy, cheap and there is a lot to choose from. is it safe behind the stove? have you done it? how was it? thank you.
2007-08-05 06:05:54 · 3 answers · asked by nounou 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Vinyl used anywhere has many adverse effects. It is heat sensitive (it will melt or warp near hot surfaces), and emits toxic offgassing. I would say it is both safer and more efficient to go with some other material. Depending on what quality of vinyl you use, you might even have problems with it peeling off due to becoming warped from heat or excessive moisture.
2007-08-05 06:48:27 · answer #1 · answered by Tuvie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the kitchen I would want something fire resistant and vinyl isn't. Check with someone in the kitchen department of Home Depot or Loews for other inexpensive but approrpriate backsplash options.
2007-08-05 16:45:57 · answer #2 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's to be by any source of heat I wouldn't !
2007-08-05 13:09:17 · answer #3 · answered by bornfree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋