How to fill counter top gap?
#1
06-17-19, 09:02 AM
How to fill counter top gap?
Hello,
I just finished installing two kitchen cabinets in the basement. The contractor finished installing the counter top. However due to not even walls i have small gap between the counter top and the wall.
What are the steps to fill this gap? The biggest gap is about 2/8 of an inch. I have not done this before and thought i would ask before shooting my self in the foot.
I have attached couple of pictures bellow for reference.
Thank you for your help.
I just finished installing two kitchen cabinets in the basement. The contractor finished installing the counter top. However due to not even walls i have small gap between the counter top and the wall.
What are the steps to fill this gap? The biggest gap is about 2/8 of an inch. I have not done this before and thought i would ask before shooting my self in the foot.
I have attached couple of pictures bellow for reference.
Thank you for your help.
Last edited by PJmax; 06-17-19 at 01:25 PM. Reason: resized pictures
#3
06-17-19, 09:42 AM
That's a little over 2/16... (1/8") not 2/8 (1/4"). You can mask the countertop and wall off with tape... leave an 1/8" gap between the two pieces of tape, then caulk it and tool it down tight with a wet finger, then immediately remove the tape. Tool it one more time with a wet finger if needed. You will need to paint the caulk wall color so be sure you use painters caulk. (Latex).
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#4
06-17-19, 10:05 AM
XSleeper, yep you are right 2/16 not 2/8. I will caulk it then. Thank you for that tip, to make sure its painters caulk. Ill definitely look out for that.
#5
06-17-19, 10:12 AM
Didn't specifically say it, but you will want to caulk the entire perimeter of the backsplash.... not just the gaps.
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#7
06-17-19, 12:24 PM
#9
06-17-19, 12:42 PM
markersr,
To be honest, i was hesitant on picking up DAP as i found out some of their other products dont last long. I went based on the reviews and how many people were buying this caulk. That said, i think i will bring it back and take you on that white lightning. Is this the product you used? White Lightning
To be honest, i was hesitant on picking up DAP as i found out some of their other products dont last long. I went based on the reviews and how many people were buying this caulk. That said, i think i will bring it back and take you on that white lightning. Is this the product you used? White Lightning
