Grout is inflexible and will crack if.
Gap between granite and backsplash.
If grout does get into this space clean it out as soon as possible to keep it from drying in place.
Use a tile adhesive rather than.
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.
The second option would be to take the leap and replace your backsplash.
Measure a stick of wood or plastic quarter round or cove trim molding to the length of the countertop and mark it.
What you don t want to do is add another material because this will accentuate the gap between the counter top and backsplash.
Darciegage2 has the best solution.
Measure the length of the countertop.
This video shows how to seal the gap between the backspalsh and granite counter top the easy way using t.
How to cover an unattractive gap between a granite countertop a tile backsplash step 1.
Big box stores have them.
Backsplash gap between it and the wall.
Clean the backsplash and the countertop in the area of the repair using a degreasing cleanser and water.
The countertop can t be pushed back to the wall.
Grout is no used between countertop and wall tile.
Caulk normally used would not work because it s too large a gap.
Hi there one option would be to remove the counter top and build up below the counter top to close the gap.
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.
How to install caulk on a kitchen tile back splash.
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.
A decent tile guy would float the dips out of the wall before setting the tile anyway.
A pencil tile trim would cover the gap.
How to cover an unattractive gap between a granite counter top a tile backsplash 1.
Attach your trim pieces to both the tile and the granite.
Cut the molding at the pencil mark with a hand saw.
How can i fill conceal a gap between my wall and granite backsplash.