Best Way To Remove Tile Backsplash In Kitchen

Once the tile is down take a 5 in 1 tool and scrapper to remove any excess grout.

Best way to remove tile backsplash in kitchen.

Step 1 prepare the tile begin the process by cleaning the entire backsplash with a tile cleaning solution. Use the tool to score and cut underneath the cabinetry. Breaking up the grout will allow the tiles to loosen. To remove thinset use a stiff putty knife and some elbow grease to scrape it from the wall.

Repair drywall after removing tile. Be mindful to not hit really hard when loosening the grout because you could damage the drywall behind the tile. One tip to removing backsplash tile is to go in on an angle so that you do not go directly into the drywall. There s no perfect method but in this vid.

Apply the cleanser with a sponge allow it to sit for four to five minutes and then wipe it clean with a towel. Use a utility knife to lift an edge at an exposed corner and work along the line of caulk until it is removed. The goal is to cut all the way through any grout or caulk and the drywall behind but do not cut into the 2 4 framing within the wall itself. It is important to get the grout and the tiles completely clean so use plenty of solution and elbow grease if needed.

Fill drywall gouges with drywall joint compound and sand it smooth. Cut along the side of your backsplash tiles from the top of the countertop to the top row of tiles. With the removal of the one tile keep going under the surrounding tiles gently popping the tile from the wall by prying it from the wall using the scraper and hammer. This is where those small chisels will come in handy.

For semi soft adhesive mastic use 120 grit sandpaper to remove it from the wall. A heat gun can remove stubborn caulking around the tiled backsplash edge. Remove the caulk around the top and bottom edges of the tiled backsplash.