Removing 6 Inch Granite Backsplash

This past weekend we started on our kitchen backsplash project.

Removing 6 inch granite backsplash. How to remove granite backsplash easily. Granite is an elegant backsplash material but it s possible to get tired of elegance especially if you ve got your heart set on pizzazz. Once we decided on the backsplash we wanted i knew we had to take that granite piece off or i wouldn t be happy with the work involved in replacing the current backsplash. Use painters tape close to the corner of the counter and backsplash.

Definitely get rid of the granite backsplash. I didn t come across very many photos of the 4 granite part so we were undecided about doing that. I was very nervous at first because this was new to me but it was much easier than i thought. Just to make a note i was only removing the backsplash to put new backsplash up.

During this reno we also had to remove the 4 granite backsplash from the wall. Cover the counter with paper newspaper cardboard. Cover the surfaces near the backsplash with a drop cloth as there will be plenty of falling mortar and possibly sharp pieces of granite falling as you remove the tiles. Use a razor box knife and slowly cut the caulk in the corner and top of backsplash.

Removing a 4 inch granite backsplash to make way for a new backsplash material or none at all is a lot easier than you might suspect. In this article we ll go over a few basic things to know about granite backsplash both 4 inch and full height and then talk about the pros and cons of each style. So today i want to share. The backsplash is more likely glued to the wall.

We did the demo work and hired. That means it will be the same thickness as the counter 3cm or 1 1 4 in. Granite backsplash is typically cut from the same material as the counters. A little joint compound will repair any damage well enough for tiling.

Use a stiff putty knife and gently pry the backslash away from the wall. Basics of granite backsplash.