How To Remove Tile Backsplash From Wall

Remove strategic large chunks of tile drywall.

How to remove tile backsplash from wall.

To remove thinset use a stiff putty knife and some elbow grease to scrape it from the wall. 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. Work the grout scraper in a downward motion and work side to side to gently loosen the tile from its hold against the wall. Allow to fully dry.

Unfortunately if the tile was installed directly on drywall that hope is probably unrealistic. Since they are available in a wide variety of colors designs and sizes they fit into any decor. A grout scraper can get between the ceramic without cracking them and causing serious damage when you remove the tile backsplash. I cannot stress to you enough that you need to keep your chisels and 6 in 1 tool parallel with the wall when attempting to remove the tile.

Finish sanding the entire wall with 120 grit sand paper on drywall sanding pad. Fill drywall gouges with drywall joint compound and sand it smooth. Ceramic wall tiles provide an easy to clean surface for kitchen backsplashes and bathroom walls. For semi soft adhesive mastic use 120 grit sandpaper to remove it from the wall.

One tip to removing backsplash tile is to go in on an angle so that you do not go directly into the drywall. If you go in at any kind of an angle you will smack right into the drywall. When it s time to remove a tile countertop and replace it you may hope that the demolition of the backsplash leaves the wall intact so you can paint or otherwise decorate the space.