How can I fix a gap between my kitchen counter and the kitchen wall?

Donna DiCenso
by Donna DiCenso
The counter has pulled out a little bit from the wall around the sink and the window against the wall. It lets in little bugs and some dirt. Can I caulk it? I taped it but that didn't last to long. It is so annoying and embarrasing.
  8 answers
  • John pyles John pyles on Jun 02, 2017

    You can chaulk, but you need to find out why it is separating from the wall

  • Jason T. Lee Jason T. Lee on Jun 02, 2017

    When cabinets are installed they are screwed to the wall to keep them all the same height. Then front is usually shimmed to meet the floor and a strip of veneer is used to cover it and dress up the toe kick. If they move away from the wall there is clearly some issues to be addressed. Before you attemp to fill in the gap you need to find out why they moved.

  • William William on Jun 02, 2017

    I agree with Jason, Either the cabinets have shifted off the wall or the countertop itself shifted. That need to be addressed first.

  • Dalyn Mauck Dalyn Mauck on Jun 03, 2017

    Depending on if countertop or counters have shifted and need adjusted usually caulking is used for that.

  • Donna DiCenso Donna DiCenso on Jun 03, 2017

    Thank you all. I will have someone look into that.


  • Donna DiCenso Donna DiCenso on Jun 03, 2017

    Thanks Dalyn. I am trying to get to the root of the problem.

  • Nette Nette on Jun 03, 2017

    Caulk or a small strip of 1/4" quarter round.

  • Eroque022810 Eroque022810 on Jun 05, 2017

    But as you have them checked you need to find out where bugs are coming from because you don't want them in your cabinets or underneath. If home is on a slab check for foundation cracks. Bugs just don't appear out of no place and just because they started coming showing up now, they exist within your home and you may need cabinets removed to see if floor is damaged and needs repairs. If you have a crawl space or a basement have a professional check area for any damage that you may not see from the outside.