Issue with backsplash looking level

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

So I had a total kitchen remodel and after the

backsplash install found that the upper cabinets on the left and right of the microwave are 1/4 inch off from the counter. Appears the counter on the right of the microwave is 1/4 low. this makes the microwave look off level and it’s really an eyesore to me. Am I being unreasonable thinking this needs corrected?

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megs1030
5 years ago
Can you share a picture from further out? Hard to tell with the pics being so close to the problem.
HU-602829700
Original Author
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Sure thing here is a picture further out:
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millworkman
5 years ago
You know it is there so you eyes are immediately drawn to it. Personally I do not think it is anything to be concerned over, but that is easy for me to say. Is there a piece of trim that goes under the microwave as that looks unfinished to me and worse than the backsplash?
User
5 years ago
So you want to pay for all of that to be torn out, including the counters, in order to have someone level the cabinets? Then put new counters in, and a new backsplash?

Yes, that's unreasonable.
HU-602829700
Original Author
5 years ago
Yes I do realize my eyes are drawn to it since I know it’s there. I have a final walkthrough with the contractor later this week. For the amount paid I am upset that it wasn’t caught before the backsplash and counters were installed. It wasn’t noticeable at all before the backsplash was installed due to the straight grout lines. I do not believe there is a piece of trim being installed and the tile installer did have to cut those tiles on an angle to keep everything tight to the mounting plate.
vpierce
5 years ago
After doing a complete kitchen remodel in 2010, we had a few of those "it's not perfect, but not worth fixing" issues. Once you get stuff back in your kitchen, and with the passage of time, you won't be bothered by it. For me, it wouldn't be worth destroying what's there to fix it.
HU-602829700
Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks vpierce, that’s kind of where I’m at. I think I‘ll just mention it in passing to the contractor so they are aware but everything else looks so good I hate to make it worse by requesting it fixed.
wiscokid
5 years ago
I think having a light rail would help - are there plans for that? Can you get one?
Fori
5 years ago
What is not level here? The upper cabinets? Microwave?? All of the above? Is the tile in agreement with the counter on both sides or just one side?

It's not really noticeable and the tile job looks pretty nice. I know that's not as good as having it done right, though.
HU-602829700
Original Author
5 years ago
Currently no plans for a light rail but that might be a possibility. The upper cabinet and microwave are level. What actually appears to happen is the cabinet to the right of the range is 1/4 inch low. The tile cheated the tile down to the right from what I can tell. i do agree it looks nice and the tile work is great. It’s more my OCD then anything.