Gap Between Counter And Wall

Is the gap just the counter top or is there a gap between the wall and cabinet too.

Gap between counter and wall.

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. More crumbs are likely near the counter space nearest to you. If the gap cover is shorter than the depth of your stove leave a gap between the wall and the cover. When you install a vanity or floor cabinet some kind of gap between the counter and the wall or backsplash is almost inevitable.

Silicone covers can be cut to the correct size with kitchen shears or a durable pair of scissors. Another suggested solution was to hire a plumber to cut the wall and recess the pipe. An obvious gap between a countertop and backsplash is unattractive and it can allow water to seep through. Unfortunately the trim kits and gap covers weren t wide enough or long enough to solve our problem.

If the gap is too wide to seal with silicone narrow trim molding can solve the problem. One thing that you will learn as a homeowner is that. If the granite is too thin they can epoxy the pieces together to get a pretty uniform look. Even if you manage to get the cabinet tight enough against the wall to make this gap unnoticeable movements in the wall or the cabinet may open one up later.

If this is granite i would have a granite fabricator cut pieces to be installed as a backsplash piece. On feb 24 2016. Comments 13 yes the wall itself needs to be fixed instead of kludged with a molding. We needed a solution that was wider than 2 5 and longer than 30 so it could rest on the counter.

Most are about 1 w x 30 l. Fixing a large gap between countertop and wall.