How to close up gap top and sides ?
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How to Fix the Gap Between the Kitchen Countertop and the Wall
https://www.hunker.com/13415275/how-to-fix-the-gap-between-the-kitchen-countertop-and-the-wall
This explains the caulk and trim methods I have used successfully:
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/hiding-gaps-builtin-cabinets-70308.html
For the front, get a piece of trim (wood) and attach it to the cabinet. Paint it to match. For the countertop, I'm thinking a gap-filler the use for stoves might work.
Is that large white item on the left a wall or what (the thing with the gouge in it)?
Hello. A painted piece of wooden trim molding might be suggested.
For the vertical gap, a piece of trim cut to fit there, for the top, you can continue the trim or get a gap filler from a diy store.
Hello Tammy,
I assume you cannot push the cabinets back to the wall, and that the wall is not plumb!
In that case I would use a filler of timber and colour it to match cabinet. If this is only a small area you could clad the entire wall on the one side or have it plastered to be plumb!
Best wishes, hope that's of some help to you.
Here's a video that might help - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyR1sLFyBto
I've always lived in small spaces and that gap would be a great place to keep large baking sheets, or a collapsible step stool or a folding tv tray/table.
Hi Tammy, this is a large gap, but you could try to pick up a matching side splash at your home improvement store for the counter top, and for the cabinet part, just place a piece plywood on the lower part and paint it to match the cabinet. This seems to be the best fix and I think it will look great! The link I attached shows the different side splashes available, https://www.homedepot.com/s/sidesplash%2520in%2520beige?NCNI-5
Re: link above
The gap between the wall and the vanity is way too large to be filled in with caulking.
I did a gap at our old house. I used a piece of trim in the front cut to fit and wood putty to hid any line, sand and painted. The counter top I did the same way trim board but I dropped it down enough to add decorative tiles. I also took those tiles over the wood back splash. It really dressed up the counter and looked lovely.
I would try something like this https://amzn.to/2K9XEPS, it will cover the space on the top.
Those gaps around freezers and refrigerators provide air to circulate so the front gaps i wouldnt close up. To close them may cause the appliance to work harder or overheat. Now The gap between the countertop and the appliance sides you can purchase a kit at any home improvement center.