when anyone washes their hands in my bathroom all the water splashes on the side walls and water and dust collect around their, should i put caulk on there. I'm thinking about it but there's a huge gap about an inch and a half, won't the caulk run down the wall?? I tried to push back as far as i could but that big gap is still there. any tips??? thanks
2007-09-06 11:16:18 · 4 answers · asked by lina s 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
You should install a side splash to cover the gap. Here is a very good article on installing one yourself.
http://www.yourepair.com/?p=23
Its very easy to do and they carry prefabricated ones at home depot or lowes. Good luck, Swequin
2007-09-06 11:31:27 · answer #1 · answered by swequin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok, i did not see this answer yet.
Could you possibly fabricate a piece of wood that you could attach to the wall that would close the gap? You might have to to some shaping to compensate for the curve of your countertops, but this would bridge the gap. Use a brad nailer or glue so it is a finished look, dont use big screws or nails. At that point, you should have a space small enough to use caulking.
You could go down to Menard's or Lowes and look at baseboard molding ect and see if you can find something with a design that pleases you and get creative with that. you could even go with a piece of wood (that you fabricate) and then place quarter round on top against the wall to give it some dimension.
Overall, you will more than likely have to use the creative side of your brain here. I think that is one of the most difficult things to learn when you are starting out as a DIYer. Was for me anyway
2007-09-09 03:43:49 · answer #2 · answered by Warfighter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Answer number one makes a valid point. I have such an example in my bath. I have a 34 inch wide space, and most vanities are sold at 30 inch tops. I added a new/ fitted top and tiled it, then caulked.
The filler/molding idea is workable, BUT... not knowing the substance of the vanity top would help. Obviously aesthetics might be an issue, and a fine looking cultured marbel top might look a bit odd with a filler type molding.
To directly answer the Q however,,,Don't waste the money and effort of attempting to bridge the gap with just caulk.
Again without knowing the substance and surface of the vanity top, our advice here might not at all be helpful.
Steven Wolf
2007-09-06 11:46:26 · answer #3 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats to much space to make up with caulk,go to a home supply and ask for a molding or a side splash and choose the one you think will look better.
2007-09-06 14:34:27 · answer #4 · answered by petethen2 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋