Take Off Granite Backsplash

Now that we ve gotten all the preparations and tools out of the way it s time to start removing existing granite backsplash from your walls.

Take off granite backsplash.

During this reno we also had to remove the 4 granite backsplash from the wall. Make sure you follow the following instructions carefully for an efficient removal. Cover the counter with paper newspaper cardboard. So today i want to share.

A 4 granite backsplash limited tile options now that wouldn t require a complete backsplash tear out if you later decided you didn t like the 4 granite backsplash. How to remove granite backsplash easily. A backsplash does more than protect the wall. To remove a 4 inch granite backsplash with tile above you may have to chip through some tile grout with the putty knife before you can get the knife behind the backsplash.

The backsplash is more likely glued to the wall. Use painters tape close to the corner of the counter and backsplash. Removing granite backsplash isn t a difficult task either. Most of our homes with matching granite have the granite tile which is a thinner version and easier to remove.

If cabinets above the backsplash limit the room you have to swing the hammer angle the putty knife and wedge a corner of the blade into the space between the backsplash and. Use a razor box knife and slowly cut the caulk in the corner and top of backsplash. Just to make a note i was only removing the backsplash to put new backsplash up. No granite backsplash cleaner and more modern look that preserves all tile layout options.

This past weekend we started on our kitchen backsplash project. When you are able to get in there and check it out purchase a few sample options from a selection at your nearby tile store or home store put them up against the back splash and live with it. Yes you can remove a granite backsplash. 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 stiff putty knife and gently pry the backslash away from the wall. The granite appears to be good quality. I was very nervous at first because this was new to me but it was much easier than i thought. We ll take a closer step by step look into how to.