The cabinet portion will be sanded down refinished then.
Best way to remove ceramic tile from countertop.
Repeat the process on the tile glued to the countertop slicing between the mortar and wood underlayment.
Break up multiple tiles at a time and remove with floor scraper.
Remove trim tile from the edges of the countertop by first scoring and removing the grout.
A grout scraper can get between the ceramic without cracking them and causing serious damage when you remove the tile backsplash.
The tile might come off in one.
Remove the rounded bullnose tile along the front of the countertop.
Lift the countertop off.
Work the grout scraper in a downward motion and work side to side to gently loosen the tile from its hold against the wall.
Insert the edge of a pry bar under the front edge of a tile closest to the wall.
After the grout has been removed carefully chisel the trim tiles off.
Hammer lightly to remove the trim tile.
In some cases the only way to tear out the ceramic tile is with heavy equipment such as a jackhammer or air chisel.
Always wear safety glasses when removing ceramic tile.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you ve removed several tiles.
Use the chisel to chip out the rest of the tile place the cold chisel in the grout line at the edge of the tile and start chipping it out.
Lightly hammer on the chisel to take off these trim tiles.
Scrape the grout off to remove the trim tiles on the edges.
Once all the grout has been removed carefully take a small chisel and place it in the grout groove.
Start removing tiles from the edge of the countertop.
Chip the grout along the grout lines use a ball peen or masonry hammer and cold chisel to tap the pieces free.
This is a quick video of demolition to a tile counter top that is going to be replaced by granite.