Even if the gap is small and not particularly noticeable filling the gap with caulk prevents crumbs splattered oil and other small kitchen debris from collecting behind the countertop and gives the area a more.
Filling gap between backsplash and wall.
Qevery winter the caulk in the 1 16 inch gap between my silestone counter and backsplash dries up allowing spills to reach the wall behind.
Depending on the depth of your backsplash and the type of countertops you have a gap may exist where the countertop meets the wall.
2 phillips bit a flat pry bar wood shims and a hammer.
You ll need a drill with a no.
An obvious gap between a countertop and backsplash is unattractive and it can allow water to seep through.
If the gap is too wide to seal with silicone narrow trim molding can solve the problem.
Darciegage2 has the best solution.
A pencil tile trim would cover the 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.
Caulk normally used would not work because it s too large a gap.