Removing Granite Backsplash From Countertop

Definitely get rid of the granite backsplash.

Removing granite backsplash from countertop.

If there is plywood under the granite work underneath it to remove the granite from the plywood or remove them together if you were able to remove the screws that hold the wood platform in place. How to remove granite backsplash from granite countertop. Use painters tape close to the corner of the counter and backsplash. Since this is a wall or vertical covering found above the countertop it will make pulling the granite out much harder than it needs to be if it stays.

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. Use a razor box knife and slowly cut the caulk in the corner and top of backsplash. Find the seam between the backsplash and the wall. Follow this by tapping a wooden shim into the now open joint to hold the countertop up in that spot.

The backsplash is attached to the wall and countertop. Removing a 4 inch granite backsplash to make way for a new backsplash material or none at all is a lot easier than you might suspect. Remove the granite backsplash with a heat gun shims and a hammer. Most countertops are made of two parts the counter and the backsplash.

Any tile person will be capable of removing the backsplash. Step 5 take out the backsplash. Remove the tile from the surface of the countertop with a flat chisel. Cover the counter with paper newspaper cardboard.

The backsplash is more likely glued to the wall. This frees the countertop and also reduces its weight making it much easier to lift out. To do this cut along the entire edge of silicone adhesive between the wall and backsplash using a razor knife. Remove the rounded bullnose tile along the front of the countertop.

A little joint compound will repair any damage well enough for tiling. Use a stiff putty knife and gently pry the backslash away from the wall. You will need to remove it before prying up the countertop. Make sure your surfaces are protected.

First carefully pry the tile running up the backsplash away from the wall. Remove each tile from a tile countertop. Granite is an elegant backsplash material but it s possible to get tired of elegance especially if you ve got your heart set on pizzazz.