Filling Gap Between Countertop And Wall

I probably will be using the peel and stick kind because i have no experience with real tile.

Filling gap between countertop and wall. Slot it into the space until it s level. 2 phillips bit a flat pry bar wood shims and a hammer. Close the gap between counter and wall if the gap between the countertop and backsplash is more than 3 8 inch it s generally too wide to fill and is best handled with trim but you can try to close the gap to give yourself the caulk option. For more information about filling the gap between the stove and the counter like how to make a guard with t molding read on.

You can also try filling the gap using plastic tubing. Then use a pair of scissors to cut off the excess tubing. If there is say an inch to inch and one half overhang across the front of your slab maybe the slab could be slid back say one half inch closer to the wall closing the gap enough that when you add a backsplash you could fill in the difference with foam backer stuffed into the space between back of countertop and wall and then use flexible caulk to close the gap would depend on how thick your backsplash is as to whether this might be a viable fix. Once the gap cover is the right size simply slide it into the gap between the stove and the counter.

Darciegage2 has the best solution. An obvious gap between a countertop and backsplash is unattractive and it can allow water to seep through. Even if the gap is small and not particularly noticeable filling the gap with caulk prevents crumbs splattered oil and other small kitchen debris from collecting behind the countertop and gives the area a more streamlined appearance. If it s not too wide i d line the back of the counter with crown molding or wall trim of some kind paint it with a high gloss paint so that it s washable.

If the gap is too wide to seal with silicone narrow trim molding can solve the problem. Caulk normally used would not work because it s too large a gap. The counters are flush up against the wall at the furthest ends from the corner. I might add that replacing the wall is not an option right now.

Depending on the depth of your backsplash and the type of countertops you have a gap may exist where the countertop meets the wall. It looks like the was was cut incorrectly and not flush. As i ve evaluated my kitchen i noticed there is a large gap between my wall and countertop see photos. Grout is no used between countertop and wall tile.

A pencil tile trim would cover the gap.