Easy way to perfectly caulk the gap between countertop and wall.
Gap between backsplash and wall.
An obvious gap between a countertop and backsplash is unattractive and it can allow water to seep through.
If there is gap due to defect of the wall it is not square then the countertop should have been cut to accommodate that.
A kitchen backsplash not only protects your walls from splattering oils grease and other food products it has an aesthetic value all its own.
On nov 26 2017.
Even if the gap is.
Want to add a backsplash but have a gap between the wall countertop.
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.
Only other way to mitigate it is to have a backsplash made out of the same countertop material.
Hometalkers are the best.
That way it would be thick enough to cover the gap but have something.
2 phillips bit a flat pry bar wood shims and a hammer.
I would not be comfortable with caulking of that size.
You ll need a drill with a no.
Connecting the counter with the wall or backsplash.