Measure the length of the countertop.
Gap between granite and backsplash.
How to cover an unattractive gap between a granite counter top a tile backsplash 1.
Grout is inflexible and will crack if.
How can i fill conceal a gap between my wall and granite backsplash.
Clean the backsplash and the countertop in the area of the repair using a degreasing cleanser and water.
I got new granite counter tops and apparently the wall was not built straight but the granite back splash was cut straight so now i have a 3 8th inch gap in some places while it is flush in others.
The second option would be to take the leap and replace your backsplash.
A gap between the granite and tiles allows room for flex and movement without damage to the tile.
Backsplash gap between it and the wall.
How to install caulk on a kitchen tile back splash.
Darciegage2 has the best solution.
Use a tile adhesive rather than.
Caulking the gap when grouting the backsplash tiles leave the gap between the granite and the tiles empty.
Big box stores have them.
A pencil tile trim would cover the gap.
It s really on thick now.
Cut the molding at the pencil mark with a hand saw.
Hi there one option would be to remove the counter top and build up below the counter top to close the gap.
If grout does get into this space clean it out as soon as possible to keep it from drying in place.
A decent tile guy would float the dips out of the wall before setting the tile anyway.
It is not always feasible for a granite shop to attempt the scribing of such a wall and since you will be installing a backsplash these gaps could be taken care of when you are applying the tile.
Handygman posted in general discussion on june 11 2005 09 08am hi i have a client that has been caulking a 3 16 gap between the backsplash of her countertop and the wall for a while.
Measure a stick of wood or plastic quarter round or cove trim molding to the length of the countertop and mark it.
The countertop can t be pushed back to the wall.
How to cover an unattractive gap between a granite countertop a tile backsplash step 1.
Caulk normally used would not work because it s too large a gap.
What you don t want to do is add another material because this will accentuate the gap between the counter top and backsplash.