Removing Laminate From Drywall
Remove the molding first.
Removing laminate from drywall. Some backsplashes are incorporated into the countertop making removal of the backsplash impossible without also removing the countertop. Use a hammer to tap the knife into the laminate backsplash and force the backsplash to separate from the wall. Occasionally part of the wall is covered with backsplash beforehand and cabinets are installed directly on top of. Make sure the knife is inserted between the wall and the laminate backsplash.
Insert a putty knife in the laminate backsplash. The job is going to require a drill screw bit putty knife or pry bar utility knife and possibly a reciprocating saw. If you ve recently had some renovations done then you know that lots of drywall dust can be created. Usually baseboards and ceiling moldings must be removed first before you can access the drywall and begin removing it.
Tap the end of the putty knife with a hammer to drive it as far behind the backsplash as possible. Typical cabinet backsplash is placed on after the upper cabinets are installed. By greg sep 3 2014 maintenance maintenance articles. Tools wrecking pry bars.