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05-13-2018, 01:21 PM
Building two barn style closet doors, for a bedroom, about 67"x32". I want to cover the panel in some recycled copper sheeting.
I will probably tack the copper along the edges, those nails will be hidden by the groves the panel will sit in.
I am wondering if I will need to further attach the copper to the panel.
Trying not to have any nails showing.
Are they any glues that would adhere weathered copper to a wood panel?
What do you think?
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I would try 100% silicone caulking. Apply it and the sheet, then lay some weight on it for 30 minutes or so.
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Face it, it would look cool with nails too.
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(05-13-2018, 06:12 PM)TomFromStLouis Wrote: Face it, it would look cool with nails too.
Yes. Copper roof nails
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How about construction adhesive? No experience with copper, but it's worth a look.
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(05-13-2018, 07:36 PM)Stwood_ Wrote: Yes. Copper roof nails
Couple of downside to nails, finding short enough ones, mounting the copper to 1/2 inch plywood. The color of the nails would be different.
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(05-14-2018, 06:50 AM)dejongs Wrote: Couple of downside to nails, finding short enough ones, mounting the copper to 1/2 inch plywood. The color of the nails would be different.
Copper cuts easy. Clip the nails off. Copper nail heads will tarnish over time.
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This outfit sells a variety of copper fastenings -
http://www.faeringdesigninc.com/copper.html
They have tacks shorter than 1/2", but I think I'd lean towards the clench nails. Neatly done even the backside wouldn't look bad and they'd be more secure than tacks. Copper sheathing on boats was secured by nailing. This video suggests using contact cement-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhszk6g037A
but they're using very thin copper. I think a mechanical fastener would be more secure and give fewer problems down the road.
I haven't tried it with copper, but ammonia adds a nice antique patina to brass and may be worth a try on copper. You'll find some help on the web for ideas on antiquing copper.
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I think the copper nails would look great.
Do it authentic, and use copper nails and roves, and rivet it on.
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(05-14-2018, 12:49 PM)Phil S. Wrote: This outfit sells a variety of copper fastenings -
http://www.faeringdesigninc.com/copper.html
They have tacks shorter than 1/2", but I think I'd lean towards the clench nails. Neatly done even the backside wouldn't look bad and they'd be more secure than tacks. Copper sheathing on boats was secured by nailing. This video suggests using contact cement-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhszk6g037A
but they're using very thin copper. I think a mechanical fastener would be more secure and give fewer problems down the road.
I haven't tried it with copper, but ammonia adds a nice antique patina to brass and may be worth a try on copper. You'll find some help on the web for ideas on antiquing copper.
Thanks for the link to the nails, very helpful. My copper is thicker than what they have in the video so I don't think the contact cement method will work.
