Best Way To Remove Tile Backsplash From Drywall

2 x 2 drywall pieces unless you want a gigantic 8 or 12 piece.

Best way to remove tile backsplash from drywall.

I learned a lot along the way so i have compiled some of my tips here and in the removing tile patching drywall highlight on my instagram. So now the tiles are gone and the screws are removed. To kick the series of i must start with the least glamorous part removing the backsplash and patching the drywall. Unfortunately if the tile was installed directly on drywall that hope is probably unrealistic.

Grout removal tools removing the grout is the most time consuming aspect of this project. Work the grout scraper in a downward motion and work side to side to gently loosen the tile from its hold against the wall. A grout scraper can get between the ceramic without cracking them and causing serious damage when you remove the tile backsplash. In this situation you can see it was beyond just a simple patch job.

Next we ll talk about repairing the drywall. When it s time to remove a tile countertop and replace it you may hope that the demolition of the backsplash leaves the wall intact so you can paint or otherwise decorate the space. Try my methods below to attempt to take one tile off and if the drywall is damaged or there is no possible way it will come off you will be better off removing the tile with the drywall. The grout that binds the tiles together and to the wall needs to be gently removed.

How to remove tile backsplash like a pro. Sometimes additional minor repairs to the drywall may be necessary once the tiles are out of the way. What you ll need to replace drywall. We had to pull out the big guns for this project.