Darciegage2 has the best solution.
Gap between granite countertop and tile backsplash.
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.
A decent tile guy would float the dips out of the wall before setting the tile anyway.
How to cover an unattractive gap between a granite counter top a tile backsplash 1.
You ll need a drill with a no.
How to install caulk on a kitchen tile back splash.
2 phillips bit a flat pry bar wood shims and a hammer.
Cut the molding at the pencil mark with a hand saw.
Big box stores have them.
Measure the length of the countertop.
The tiles being installed on the backsplash should not actually touch the granite.
Grout is no used between countertop and wall tile.
If grout does get into this space clean it out as soon as possible to grouting the tile of a backsplash or countertop is a satisfying do it yourself project but the joint in between the two poses some problematic issues.
May 26 2014 sometimes the fit between a tile backsplash and a granite countertop is poor and a gap of up to 1 2 inch may run along the back of the countertop.
When grouting the backsplash tiles leave the gap between the granite and the tiles empty.
A pencil tile trim would cover the gap.
Replacing either the backsplash or the granite may be unreasonable and expensive.
If the granite has been installed with no 4 inch backsplash the granite has probably.
Caulk normally used would not work because it s too large a gap.
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.
Measure a stick of wood or plastic quarter round or cove trim molding to the length of the countertop and mark it.
Raise the cabinets to close the gap.