What you don t want to do is add another material because this will accentuate the gap between the counter top and backsplash.
Gap between granite and backsplash.
Clean the backsplash and the countertop in the area of the repair using a degreasing cleanser and water.
Measure a stick of wood or plastic quarter round or cove trim molding to the length of the countertop and mark it.
How to install caulk on a kitchen tile back splash.
This video shows how to seal the gap between the backspalsh and granite counter top the easy way using t.
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.
Big box stores have them.
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.
Grout is no used between countertop and wall tile.
It s really on thick now.
Darciegage2 has the best solution.
The second option would be to take the leap and replace your backsplash.
Measure the length of the countertop.
The countertop can t be pushed back to the wall.
A pencil tile trim would cover the gap.
Attach your trim pieces to both the tile and the granite.
Hi there one option would be to remove the counter top and build up below the counter top to close the gap.
Grout is inflexible and will crack if.
Use a tile adhesive rather than.
If grout does get into this space clean it out as soon as possible to keep it from drying in place.
Caulking the gap when grouting the backsplash tiles leave the gap between the granite and the tiles empty.
How can i fill conceal a gap between my wall and granite backsplash.
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.
How to cover an unattractive gap between a granite countertop a tile backsplash step 1.
Backsplash gap between it and the wall.
A gap between the granite and tiles allows room for flex and movement without damage to the tile.