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Gap between ceiling and backsplash...

8 years ago

I finished the backsplash in the kitchen and there is a gap between the ceiling and the backsplash. I put the first application of caulk to fill it in and was going to put another line of caulk on and retouch the ceiling paint. Then I was thinking if there is a better way to fix this. Any suggestions? Any and all suggestions are appreciated!

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Joseph Corlett, LLC

8 years ago

"Question Joseph. Should Tiber have started from the top and go down? That way if there is an issue it would be hidden behind the molding?"

I wouldn't. Cut the tile from the mesh and expand the grout lines slightly. It's no where near eye level so no one would ever know.

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kelleg69
8 years ago
I think a little liner piece of tile would be an idea, though I am not a tile expert.
eam44
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
The space should be filled with cut tile, and you would use caulk, not grout at the very top. Does the gap vary in thickness around the room?
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Caulk it and forget it.

With that tile, I would have cut the last 4 rows or so from the mesh and made the grout lines a poo wider to make it disappear. Much more imperceptible than a cut tile which is not a good idea.
eld6161
8 years ago
Or.....paint it the same as the ceiling and it will appear as if it is part of the ceiling.

I agree with kelleg for my second choice. A very thin liner.

Side story: Things happen. We redid our backsplash because my first choice looked horrible. The installation was perfect. So, when our same contractor came back to do it a second time, I expected it to look the same. Different subway tile, but same plan. I wound up with slivers in the corners! I was told that in this installation it was un avoidable. Mmmmm. Anyway, I put my Keurig in the corner and it is now a non issue.

Let us know what you decide. Beautiful tile! And, the fact that you did it yourself is amazing.

Question Joseph. Should Tiber have started from the top and go down? That way if there is an issue it would be hidden behind the molding?
eam44
8 years ago
Generally you want whole tiles at the counter level where they are seen, but moulding raises the issue, will there be crown moulding? If so, problem solved.
mama goose_gw zn6OH
8 years ago
If you feel that you need something to cover the caulk, maybe a narrow piece of stainless steel trim to match the hood chimney?
Fori
8 years ago
Caulk it and when you touch up the ceiling, bring the paint down, just a little bit, very impossibly neatly. It really looks pretty nice already.
Cassandra Hamfeldt-Flunker
2 years ago
I also have this problem.. Stone guys cut the slab between .25 and .50 inches short.. Cant get replacement stone, so we calked and brought the ceiling paint down over the grout. i dont like it and others have noticed. My next fix is to use this self sticking pvc stainless steel color (many other color finishes available) trim to mitigate the gap. Her is the Home Depot link, but I also found the exact same product on Amazon for the same price. pack of 3 - 24” pieces for $19.99:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Aspect-Stainless-24-in-Vinyl-Backsplash-Trim-3-Pack-935-50/313854875#overlay

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