Sealing the gap between upstand and worktop

Nikumba · 17 Mar 2022 at 16:08

Putting a new kitchen in and we will have oak worktops with oak upstands, planning to treat both with Osmo oil, but what would I use to seal the gap between the upstand and worktop to stop debris and stuff getting in?

Gav_r26 · 17 Mar 2022 at 16:40

I believe clear sealant is the norm.

b0rn2sk8 · 17 Mar 2022 at 21:59

I didn't use anything, I found both bits of wood very flat and there isn't really a gap in mine at all, certainly nothing worth filling.

Where you'll get gaps is between the wall and the upstand. Those I filled with some acrylic sealant and painted with the wall colour and they look pretty seamless.

dl8860 · 17 Mar 2022 at 22:57

Gav_r26 said:
I believe clear sealant is the norm.

I second this, if you use a very small bead (which is all you should need if the wood is well cut) then it'll be basically invisible

a1ex2001 · 18 Mar 2022 at 07:03

b0rn2sk8 said:
I didn't use anything, I found both bits of wood very flat and there isn't really a gap in mine at all, certainly nothing worth filling.

Where you'll get gaps is between the wall and the upstand. Those I filled with some acrylic sealant and painted with the wall colour and they look pretty seamless.

I would be concerned by this as any water on the work surface will find it’s way between the two and rot them.

happy_2008 · 18 Mar 2022 at 09:14

Nikumba said:
Putting a new kitchen in and we will have oak worktops with oak upstands, planning to treat both with Osmo oil, but what would I use to seal the gap between the upstand and worktop to stop debris and stuff getting in?

Masking tape on both sides so its looks neat and run clear silicone down the gap