Sealing gap

[xpscapable]

Hi,

Apology if it's the wrong category, not really sure what it fits. Basically the previous owner of this flat did a bodge job on the kitchen leaving us with a rather big and uneven gap between the kitchen worktop and the wall. At the widest it's about 1.5cm.

Any idea/suggestion how to seal this? I'm wary for the dirt and water to go behind the worktop. Pictures are attached, that's a £2 coin next to it, that's the widest gap, the rest are quite small maybe less than 0.5 cm.

I don't think a Polyfill seal will work? It will fall down I'd imagine?

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• xpscapable
• 22 May 2011
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• xpscapable
• 22 May 2011
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[angelfish2]

Get an upstand?

 

[joinerjohn]

As Angel says, an upstand would work well in this scenario. Have you considered tiling the wall behind the worktop? It could bring it out quite a bit if you used thicker tiles (don't forget to silicone behind that gap though.)

 

[mypetearthling]

Hello,
If you're not planning on tiling then this sort of thing would cover the gap and provide a seal:
http://www.genesis-aps.com/index.php?page=products&group=56-beading-pvc-

If you are tiling, then put something like this under the bottom row of tiles:
http://www.genesis-aps.com/index.php?page=products&group=45-internal-trim-pvc-

Neither should be more than a few pounds a length, but try to stick with an independent tile shop because the DIY sheds charge way over the odds for them!

Good luck


K

 

[xpscapable]

Thanks for the suggestions. Tiling is a major work which I'm not keen of doing

That beading looks good, I can't find any such thing on my local homebase though may have to trek out a bit.

 

[wreckedit]

You could also ask double glazing suppliers or installers if they have any mouldings that may be suitable. I use various types in bathrooms and kitchens with an anti fungal silicon sealant. Use masking tape to stop the sealant getting all over the place.
Glue with the sealant a piece of something into the gap to provide a good base for the moulding.

 

[mypetearthling]

If you can't source them locally, try here.
https://www.trimtraders.co.uk/store/Bath_and_Shower_Seals_and_Trims.html

K