What is the best way to remove a backsplash?
What is the best way to remove a backsplash that is going to be retiled
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Care and patience are your most valuable tools when removing an old ceramic, stone or glass tile kitchen or bathroom backsplash in your home.
If the tile is applied to drywall it will be ruined by removing the old tile. To remove it go to the end of the tile and cut there with a utility knife vertically. This will ensure that you don’t ruin the drywall past where the drywall ends. Then remove the old tile starting with a hammer, breaking the drywall off. Make sure to use gloves and safety glasses. Once you have a hole in the drywall you can pull the tile off with the drywall in sections.
A scraper, ordinarily used for smoothing plaster or putting on grout.
You likely have one.
You just get behind it, and lift, the old tile should pop right off.
If it doesn't you need a small chisel.