Best Way To Remove Tile Backsplash From Drywall

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Best way to remove tile backsplash from drywall. I learned a lot along the way so i have compiled some of my tips here and in the removing tile patching drywall highlight on my instagram. To kick the series of i must start with the least glamorous part removing the backsplash and patching the drywall. Sometimes additional minor repairs to the drywall may be necessary once the tiles are out of the way. Remove the tile backsplash without damaging the drywall carpentry home maintenance kitchen tutorials in this article details a step by step how to instructional on how to remove an old tile backsplash without causing severe damage to 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. Then you can install new drywall and install your new backsplash over it. How to remove tile backsplash like a pro. A grout scraper can get between the ceramic without cracking them and causing serious damage when you remove the tile backsplash.

The grout that binds the tiles together and to the wall needs to be gently removed. Try my methods below to attempt to take one tile off and if the drywall is damaged or there is no possible way it will come off you will be better off removing the tile with the drywall. Next we ll talk about repairing the drywall. Unfortunately if the tile was installed directly on drywall that hope is probably unrealistic.

Work the grout scraper in a downward motion and work side to side to gently loosen the tile from its hold against the wall. So now the tiles are gone and the screws are removed. What you ll need to replace drywall. I have found with any big projects the best thing i can do is just start.