Adhesive copper flashing on kitchen doors?

We're getting new kitchen cabinets built for our little kitchen. I'm currently in love with copper, and have a roll of adhesive copper flashing that's been hanging around for quite a while. (I paid $20 for it and that same roll now goes for 3 times that.) Tell me all the bad things I must consider about using that copper with an adhesive back. Or good ideas, too!
I did see copper on the back of a curio cabinet, for which there will be room in the kitchen, so it might be better to stick (a pun!) to that. What think ye?
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  • D & K D & K on Apr 09, 2015
    I see copper used regularly on kitchen counter tops, back splashes and some accent areas. The only thing I'd be careful of is the type of adhesive used. You might want to test to make certain the adhesive doesn't let go when it gets warm and you might look into sealing it with some type of clear sealer so it doesn't tarnish unless you're wanting it to tarnish that is.
    • Nancy Spencer Carlson Nancy Spencer Carlson on Apr 11, 2015
      @D & K Thanks Dennis. Great idea about checking the adhesive for heat resistance. I'm thinking it might be okay, as it's intended for use on roofing, but if I put it behind the stove as @Brenda Goodell VanderZanden suggested might be a bit different.
  • I love copper too - couple things to consider. Real copper will patena - plan for that in your colors. Often a little goes a long way, for example a piece behind your stove as the back splash would be great without overwhelming the small space. Add copper hardware to tie it all together. Then when you're "so done with that" it's just a matter of hardware and one area to revamp. The copper can be embossed with a great pattern too.
    • Nancy Spencer Carlson Nancy Spencer Carlson on Apr 11, 2015
      @Brenda Goodell VanderZanden Excellent suggestion to go 'light' on the copper! Anyone on Hometalk is bound to be likely to want to change things up in the (near!) future!