The only exception to the rule is if there will be a wood or composite beadboard backsplash which will have a trim rail and stile that can make up for any gaps between the countertop and the bottom of the backsplash.
Before and after tile counters to granite.
Grout cracking between counter and backsplash tags.
This is the easiest countertop project is long lasting.
After caulking the granite against the wall seal the granite along the edge where the counter meets the wall.
In fact it is one of the most expensive materials you can choose to use for your counter.
See the difference for yourself.
Granite counter tops are also quite expensive.
Positioning the jig and clamping it securely are crucial for consistent miters.
Then rest the narrow stop block against the top of the tile and glue and tack it to the jig.
No we did not caulk where the granite meets the wall before tiling the backsplash.
If the tile backsplash is coming down to meet a 4 inch granite backsplash treat the granite backsplash exactly like the granite counter.
Paint your countertops to look like granite.
Putting in new.
Solid surface counters which are still fairly expensive are generally quite a bit less costly than granite.
I first did my actual countertops well over four year.
Before after granite stone and tile sealing.
In addition you can have a sink seamlessly installed in a solid surface counter top.
This will facilitate cleanup if caulk or grout falls on the granite during installation.
Ask us how to make your surfaces virtually maintenance free.
Caulk it to the wall seal it and leave a small gap between the two areas.
Our massive inventory makes it easy to start with a countertop material and work forward.
A countertop needs to be installed before the backsplash is put on the walls above the countertop.
When we tiled the backsplash we used thinset to stick it on the wall grouted sealed and then used caulk in the corner and along the bottom where the tile meets the granite.
First install the kitchen counters then put up the tile backsplash.
Kitchen counters are also installed before the backsplash.
Flooring stairs we just had a tile backsplash installed two weeks ago and the grout is instead of grout fill the expansion joint between the tiles and the countertop with a latex caulk that matches the color of the grout.