Removing Ceramic Tile Backsplash

Remove strategic large chunks of tile drywall.

Removing ceramic tile backsplash. Remove the caulk around the top and bottom edges of the tiled backsplash. Unfortunately if the tile was installed directly on drywall that hope is probably unrealistic. Since they are available in a wide. However there is a procedure that will minimize damage to the sheet rock while still allowing you to remove tile at a decent pace.

How to remove ceramic wall tile without damaging drywall. Once you have removed the tiles you will see there is an adhesive beneath that is either rock hard or semi soft. And cut the power to the area where you about to the outlets where you are about to remove the tiles. Remove the covers from the outlets.

Take down the microwave and remove the microwave brackets if it s attached to the wall. Carefully use the hammer and putty knife to chisel off the tiles without gouging the drywall. A heat gun can remove stubborn caulking around the tiled backsplash edge. Remove outlet covers and cut the electricity to the area where you will be removing the tiles.

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. This method will require you to replace the entire section of drywall behind your existing tile backsplash using an all purpose or wood bit on a multifunction tool also known as a dremel tool cut through the drywall all around your tile backsplash. Use a utility knife to lift an edge at an exposed corner and work along the line of caulk until it is removed. Ceramic wall tiles provide an easy to clean surface for kitchen backsplashes and bathroom walls.