steel backing for glass

[peterbr]

I didnt know who to ask until I remembered the good people here. Does anyone know what is the normal gauge or thickness of steel that people mount their glass on for wall hangings. You know, the brushed steel or aluminum that looks awesome as a mounting plate.

thanks in advance

Peter

[Kevin Midgley]

Richard LaLonde gives classes where backings are created as you describe.

[Marty]

Peter- it depends greatly on the weight of the glass and methods of attachment.

[JestersBaubles]

I think the last I had cut was 16 gage.

Just go to your handy sheet metal place. They typically have samples at the front desk. At least here, I have found them very helpful & accommodating. If I buy 4x10' sheets, they will cut them to any size I ask. I have enough stainless to last my lifetime .

This is untextured, but a handy person could add texture themselves.

Alternatively, I know AAE glass sells what you are looking for, but it's significantly more expensive than the local sheet metal option.

Dana W.

[jim simmons]

Hi Peter
If you can get access to a sandblaster, you can add texture (read that as "tooth" to the metal.
It does a very good job.
The other Jim