How can i put caulk on the sides of my conceit?

when anyone washes their hand in my bathroom adjectives the water splashes on the side walls and wet and dust collect around their, should i put caulk on there. I'm thinking something like it but there's a huge gap something like an inch and a half, won't the caulk run down the wall?? I tried to push subsidise as far as i could but that big gap is still at hand. any tips??? thanks


Answers:    You should install a side splash to cover the split. Here is a very perfect article on installing one yourself.
http://www.yourepair.com/?p=23

Its very flowing to do and they carry prefabricated ones at home depot or lowes. Good luck, Swequin
Answer number one make a valid point. I have such an example within my bath. I enjoy a 34 inch wide space, and most vanities are sold at 30 inch tops. I added a new/ fitted top and adjectives it, then caulked.

The filler/molding model is workable, BUT... not knowing the substance of the vanity top would serve. Obviously aesthetics might be an issue, and a fine looking cultured marbel top might look a bit odd near a filler type molding.

To directly answer the Q however,,,Don't waste the money and challenge of attempting to bridge the gap beside just caulk.

Again lacking knowing the substance and surface of the vanity top, our guidance here might not at all be kind.

Steven Wolf
Thats to much space to make up near caulk,go to a home supply and ask for a molding or a side splash and choose the one you conjecture will look better.
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 cleft? You might have to to some shaping to compensate for the curve of your countertops, but this would bridge the cavity. Use a brad nailer or glue so it is a finished look, dont use big screw or nails. At that point, you should enjoy a space small enough to use caulking.

You could run 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 attain creative with that. you could even dance with a piece of wood (that you fabricate) and afterwards place quarter round on top against the wall to give it some dimension.

Overall, you will more than predictable have to use the creative side of your brain here. I have a sneaking suspicion that that is one of the most difficult things to cram when you are starting out as a DIYer. Was for me anyway
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