In some cases the only way to tear out the ceramic tile is with heavy equipment such as a jackhammer or air chisel.
Best way to remove ceramic tile from countertop.
A grout scraper can get between the ceramic without cracking them and causing serious damage when you remove the tile backsplash.
The cabinet portion will be sanded down refinished then.
This is a quick video of demolition to a tile counter top that is going to be replaced by granite.
Hammer lightly to remove the trim tile.
Scrape the grout off to remove the trim tiles on the edges.
Remove the rounded bullnose tile along the front of the countertop.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you ve removed several tiles.
Once all the grout has been removed carefully take a small chisel and place it in the grout groove.
Shows how to remove old tile kitchen countertop in 4 fairly easy steps.
Break up multiple tiles at a time and remove with floor scraper.
Chip the grout along the grout lines use a ball peen or masonry hammer and cold chisel to tap the pieces free.
Insert the edge of a pry bar under the front edge of a tile closest to the wall.
The tile might come off in one.
Always wear safety glasses when removing ceramic tile.
Tap the pry bar with a hammer to help loosen the mortar holding the tile in place.
When the tile is removed go under the counter and use a screwdriver to take off the brackets holding the countertop to the base cabinets.
Repeat the process on the tile glued to the countertop slicing between the mortar and wood underlayment.
After the grout has been removed carefully chisel the trim tiles off.
Lightly hammer on the chisel to take off these trim tiles.
Work the grout scraper in a downward motion and work side to side to gently loosen the tile from its hold against the wall.
Remove trim tile from the edges of the countertop by first scoring and removing the grout.