Whats the best way to protect a kitchen worktop near the sink

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I have a rental property that has a worktop used as an upstand behind the sink. I know this isn't ideal but I am wondering if there's any way of sealing it to keep it going a bit longer?

Would sbr work?
Or wood hardener?
I have both.
There isn't much of a gap so I am thinking something thin like that could run in the gap.
 
Don't really understand your question. A photo would help tremendously.

If you mean the upstand worktop is sitting on worktop with an inset sink then bed the upstanding on Silicon sealer or similar.
 
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Keep it going for longer - is it being replaced? Maybe tiled splash back?
 
I'm wondering whether ct1 sealant / adhesive would be suitable on worktops?
I find silicone doesn't last long.
 
Rip it off and put more suitable splash back there. Pics would help to see issue.
 
Gary111 said:
I'm wondering whether ct1 sealant / adhesive would be suitable on worktops?
I find silicone doesn't last long.
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If silicon doesn't stay in place for long then I doubt that CT1 will either. If the silicon is coming off than I suspect the surfaces haven't been prepared properly.
I'd silicon is there presently it needs cutting off without damaging the surfaces of the worktop and splashback.
If you use a silicon 'eater' to remove the old silicon then that needs cleaning off carefully. Make sure you remove it from gaps. If it can be washed off with water or dish washing liquid then follow that up with a rag soaked in Isoprople alcohol.
Use a Tool, even the cheapest One from the Orange Barn will do. Keep the tool clean as you use it. If possible leave the silicon 24 hours to cure.
 
Well it depends, if the silicone has detached itself from the worktop to upstand then you'll have moisture between the two surfaces.

Remove all of the silicone, warm area with hairdryer to assist drying, cover area with towel and allow to dry for a few days.

When you re silicone, the silicone bead has to be a minimum of 6mm to be effective. Don't buy cheap silicone buy Dow corning 785+ also buy smoothing tools preferably one that says 4mm 6mm 8mm 10mm etc.

Apply silicone liberally, spray the silicone with a strong mix of washing up liquid to water, spray smoothing tool and start to smooth the silicone at 6mm or greater, or go on you tube for an instructional.

I've always done it this way, never had a call back.
 
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