Gap between stove glass and counter top l

Joker66

Joker66

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The gap (ranging from 1/16" to 1/4")between my stove and counter is a magnet for food/stuff and seems like a never ending battle to keep relatively clean. The first solution that comes to mind is filling it with a foam backer from HD/Lowes then toping it off with a cream white silicone caulk done with painters tape on both sides so it comes out very neat. Something tells me I'm going to regret it and I'd bet someone has come with a better way to skin this kitten.
Thoughts?
 

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techmitch said:
I would go with a black caulk/sealer for the contrast aspect. Do you use it often? There a lot of small flat tops available at relatively low prices and would be an excellent upgrade along with the much higher efficiently.
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Thanks for the advice and quick response. I spend the weekends on "Breeze II" and plan on using the current stove until it breaks beyond repair. If I go with caulk, I will take your advice.
 
To take @techmitch advice a step further, buy the large tube that requires a caulking gun. Cut the tip to no more then a 1/4" opening. Practice a few times with scrap that will emulate what you are caulking. Then do the stove on the boat.

If this makes any sense, put pressure on the tube when applying, but push the caulk and not drag the caulk. This take a bit of practice but comes out perfect and no tape is needed. Using tape and smoothing with your finger takes practice as well or you will get globs when you pull the tape.
 
Do you have a flush slide in range? There are strips you can buy that cover that gap. Everything from cheap to brand specific stainless steel. We just replaced our stove and are looking at the same problem. Have not decided what to do yet. Our other issue was the new stove is deeper and we had to remove part of the countertop that was between the back of the stove and the wall / backsplash.

Something like this:
Amazon.com: Kitchen Silicone Stove Counter Gap Cover, 25 inch Long & Extra Wide Stove Gap Filler Range Strips 2pcs,Between Oven and Countertop Dishwasher, Dryer,Easy Clean Heat Resistant Gap Guards Black: Home & Kitchen
 
Soft Black automotive vacuum hose slightly larger in diameter inserted into the opening to the desired depth.
If caulk is desired mask off the lines and caulk with black silicone.
 
Wanderer 290 said:
Soft Black automotive vacuum hose slightly larger in diameter inserted into the opening to the desired depth.
If caulk is desired mask off the lines and caulk with black silicone.
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Not a bad idea. I'll try this 1st. Thanks!
 
BillK2632 said:
Do you have a flush slide in range? There are strips you can buy that cover that gap. Everything from cheap to brand specific stainless steel. We just replaced our stove and are looking at the same problem. Have not decided what to do yet. Our other issue was the new stove is deeper and we had to remove part of the countertop that was between the back of the stove and the wall / backsplash.

Something like this:
Amazon.com: Kitchen Silicone Stove Counter Gap Cover, 25 inch Long & Extra Wide Stove Gap Filler Range Strips 2pcs,Between Oven and Countertop Dishwasher, Dryer,Easy Clean Heat Resistant Gap Guards Black: Home & Kitchen
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It is flush but the corners would be tough for this application. Thanks for weighing in.
 
SKybolt said:
To take @techmitch advice a step further, buy the large tube that requires a caulking gun. Cut the tip to no more then a 1/4" opening. Practice a few times with scrap that will emulate what you are caulking. Then do the stove on the boat.

If this makes any sense, put pressure on the tube when applying, but push the caulk and not drag the caulk. This take a bit of practice but comes out perfect and no tape is needed. Using tape and smoothing with your finger takes practice as well or you will get globs when you pull the tape.
Click to expand...
Thanks!
 
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