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    Default Opensesami

    A question for the world from a very new member! New kitchen being installed. I would like to hang my key collection behind a glass splashback! Lots of downsides! Should they be in a sealed unit? Do you know where I can find such a beast? Would that cause condensation? If not in a sealed unit will they get dirty/dusty and be a home for bugs? All suggestions gratefully received.

    Perhaps I should just hang them on the wall!

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    hello welcome,

    why do you want to hang your keys into kitchen?

    i think this is the worst place,
    because of moisture and cooking fog.

    are this keys in iron or in brass,
    how old they are,
    do you have a picture?

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    Default Hi Gerry - Keys in the kitchen !

    Small house - display space negligible! Thought it would soften the appearance of a very modern kitchen.



    Quote Originally Posted by Opensesami View Post
    A question for the world from a very new member! New kitchen being installed. I would like to hang my key collection behind a glass splashback! Lots of downsides! Should they be in a sealed unit? Do you know where I can find such a beast? Would that cause condensation? If not in a sealed unit will they get dirty/dusty and be a home for bugs? All suggestions gratefully received.

    Perhaps I should just hang them on the wall!

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    If you have a company nearby that manufacturers sealed units for double glazed windows and doors they could seal it in a 25mm gap between 2 pieces of glass.
    How you are going to display them ? it is going to be difficult -I would recommend white opaque plastic inserted in the 25mm gap. It can be easily drilled for wires to tie your keys to it firmly.

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    In the arts & crafts world there is something called a shadow box, you might find one that is a nice size that also has a good enough seal to keep the contents in good condition. Stores like Hobby Lobby (in the US) have these and of course you can check eBay.

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    Excellent idea, would a silicone adhesive do the job of holding/positioning keys to the backboard within a sealed unit.?
    I like this idea of art work with keys.

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    Dear All

    Thanks for the interesting replies and ideas. Will now move on to the next stage .... hope to submit pics of the final epic.

    Best wishes
    Opensesami

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    It would only take the silicon to semi fail on one key for the dispaly to look bad -I think copper wire tieing it at two places is more reliable and in keeping with the age of the keys.

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    Thanks for that Tom. Will go and chat to a UPVC type company as soon as I've unlocked my back door!

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