Here is the prior thread 'DIY copper countertop'

I love the DIY work and photos that everyone has done. We are considering DIY Stainless Counters using similar copper methods used in the original post.

Does anyone know if this can be done with stainless sheets? I can't believe the cost of metal counters is more than marble or granite.

Circuspeanut, I was wondering how the joint at the "L" looks now? We have an "L" and would have to seam it in much the same way.

Lastly, how do you patina the copper if you want to patina it yourself. The wife and I saw a cool copper counter at a winery in AZ. They used acid and a torch then lacquered it to protect the patina.

In regard to putting in the backspashes, is it best to put up the 1/4 inch plywood first - that is attach it to the wall with counter sinked screw and then fill in the screw holes and then, finally, put the copper on with the TC_20?
OR
Attach the copper to the plywood and then in some manner attach the coppered plywood to the wall???

As trim I plan on using very thin (1/4 inch)by 1 1/2 inch wide stainless steel bars. My question here is, how best to attach the stainless steel bars to the copper??

Aside from some paint this is the last phase of the project and I very ready to be done!

I haven't done this yet, so I'm no expert but it sounds like the first option you listed is the best. If you did attached the copper first, then you make have a hard time attaching it to the wall.

Here is a link that might be useful: Pre patina copper sheets

I decided to do my backsplash first since it would be easier for my first project. I purchased several sheets of their azul copper to give me a tropical feel. I had a local handyman help do the install. He used contact cement to adhere the copper to wall. I am so happy with the way it turned out. Most people that see it are amazed at the look of the copper because the golds/browns really pop out at you. My next step is to redo my cabinets with copper as they are very plain. I also am going to do a small kitchen counter in the upstairs guest area in an orange patina.

My next project is to do a copper countertop using pre patina copper sheets. I might go with orange this time. I'm get a discount this time since I let them use my photos for their website (my moment of fame, LOL!).

You can see my cabinets are very plain but the copper looks great with my current countertops.

I had the switch plates covered in a thinner copper so they would blend in easier.