How To Remove Tile Backsplash From Wall

Remove strategic large chunks of tile drywall.

How to remove tile backsplash from wall.

One tip to removing backsplash tile is to go in on an angle so that you do not go directly into the drywall. With the removal of the one tile keep going under the surrounding tiles gently popping the tile from the wall by prying it from the wall using the scraper and hammer. The grout that binds the tiles together and to the wall needs to be gently removed. Work the grout scraper in a downward motion and work side to side to gently loosen the tile from its hold against the wall.

I cannot stress to you enough that you need to keep your chisels and 6 in 1 tool parallel with the wall when attempting to remove the tile. For semi soft adhesive mastic use 120 grit sandpaper to remove it from the wall. Fill drywall gouges with drywall joint compound and sand it smooth. 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.

Allow to fully dry. Once the tile is down take a 5 in 1 tool and scrapper to remove any excess grout. If you go in at any kind of an angle you will smack right into the drywall. Unfortunately if the tile was installed directly on drywall that hope is probably unrealistic.

To remove thinset use a stiff putty knife and some elbow grease to scrape it from the wall. Finish sanding the entire wall with 120 grit sand paper on drywall sanding pad. Since they are available in a wide variety of colors designs and sizes they fit into any decor.