Attaching wood moulding to ceamic tile

[MarlynOC]

Sorry if this is not the proper place for this question;
I have ceramic tile back splash in kitchen. There is a gap of about 1/2 to 1 inch after installing new counter top. I want to run a wood border on top the counter top and glue it to the tiles. What glue would I use to adhere the wood to the tiles? The wood would cover up the gap area that has no tiles and extend above.

 

[bmwpowere36m3]

Any construction adhesive... however I'd consider a thin border tile, something to accent or match instead.

 

[MarlynOC]

Thanks BMW; I was thinking accent tiles but the present tiles are stark YELLOW. Feel wood rope design would be less obvious when looking at it.

 

[bmwpowere36m3]

What material is the countertop? You could so a short backsplash of the counter material... assuming its solid surface.

 

[MarlynOC]

Formica with a marble veining. Will call and see if they have very thin layers of it that could be used.Good thought. Thanks.

 

[PoorOwner]

this works pretty well, it also dries to a almost clear so it works like a clear caulking around gaps. Just get some damp paper towel to wipe down the excess and it looks nice.

It doesn't stick as good if you have really slick tiles, but for low traffic area it will hold up, and it's not bad to remove it later if you want to.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Loctite...lding-and-Paneling-Adhesive-1589158/203009274

 

[The Cobbler]

what you can do is raise the countertop by putting blocking between the counter & cabinet to take up the variance.
or
you can usually successfully use brad nails between the grout lines to help hold the molding in place. we do it a lot in apartments we work in , in the kitchens when we install new base and the walls in the stove area is tiled.

 

[MarlynOC]

Cobbler, will try the brad in an inconspicuous area to see how they work Thanks.

 

[Mr_fixit]

Pencil molding with appropriate matching caulking?

 

[Toolfool]

I use this hot glue for a lot of odd situations. Bonds extremely well. https://www.fastenmaster.com/product-details/flex-40.html

I would rip a strip of something the thickness of the tile to glue into the gap for backing, then glue your trim strip to the backing piece.