DIY Back Splash

I want to put a stainless steel back splash and drip tray on my stand up fridge kegerator. Problem is, they are expensive! So, I am going the DIY route.

First piece: 12"x24" brushed T304 Stainless Steel sheet. 26 Gauge. $17.08
Back Splash

Next, I need to wander around Home Depot or Lowes to find the drip tray. There were a couple posts on the site about items people found that should work. I just have to search for them.

Lowes carries Kobalt brand Stainless Steel sheetrock mud pans that work great for drip trays.

One guy use a floor Vent.
I just bought this one and it's awesome.
Barproducts.com Search for Drip Tray. 14 inch SS. $14.95!

nickpgoodman said:

Lowes carries Kobalt brand Stainless Steel sheetrock mud pans that work great for drip trays.

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I will definitely check it out.

DTS-419 from Bar Products others from this forum used looks great for $15 also.

IrregularPulse said:

One guy use a floor Vent.
I just bought this one and it's awesome.
Barproducts.com Search for Drip Tray. 14 inch SS. $14.95!

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I was posting about that one at the same time you where! I think that may be a winner based on size and price.

I have to decide whether to get the 12" back splash and mount the taps above it, or the 24" and mount them through it... Decisions, decisions...

I use a wood smoker box. Only problem is the sides of the box where the folds come together are not welded. I end up with small leaks if too much drips into the tray. I just give it a quick wipe every day.

TeufelBrew said:

I use a wood smoker box. Only problem is the sides of the box where the folds come together are not welded. I end up with small leaks if too much drips into the tray. I just give it a quick wipe every day.

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Hmm. Maybe a dab of clear silicone will fix that? Thick modelers super glue may do the trick also if you can't get at the crack from the inside.

TeufelBrew said:

I use a wood smoker box. Only problem is the sides of the box where the folds come together are not welded. I end up with small leaks if too much drips into the tray. I just give it a quick wipe every day.

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Try clear caulk on the inside to seal it and noone will see it from the outside.

a local metal scrap yard will most likely have some gauge stainless for like $1.50 a pound. go green, recycle.

A shamwow or the Sorbee works great too. And when not in use as a drip tray, you can dry your car, loan it to a diver, etc...