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I'm presently building a new kitchen with an oak veneered splashback. This is obviously fixed securely back to a frame, however, can you provide any advice on how to cover up the screw holes left? Is filler the only way to do it prior to applying the Teak oil finish or is there a better method? (Chromed dome caps unacceptable!!)
Posted by Glen Wade, Edinburgh 11/02/04
Nailed might have been an easier option in terms of filling, esp. if you had used a light nail gun. You could also glue the splashback back and jam it in place while the glue takes up.
If the splashback needs to be removeable then there are fixings you could have attached to the back and it would clip in place (you can also make these yourself, split batons - maybe a later explanation if you need it)there are also very nice decorative screw covers available. If none of that sounds like your solution then you could fix the backing and veneer it later (complicated) or try voodoo. You can also plug the screw holes with little oak plugs but this doesn't sound like the situation for plugs unless it is a fairly thick splashback at least 12mm.
If you haven't already drilled and screwed it then think alternative if you have (apart from ask your question sooner next time)then its plugs or screw covers and you do have some degree of choice for covers which i could discuss with you in a different essay if you are still interested and I haven't died of writers droop?
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