Removing Granite Backsplash From Countertop

This frees the countertop and also reduces its weight making it much easier to lift out.

Removing granite backsplash from countertop.

First carefully pry the tile running up the backsplash away from the wall. 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. Find the seam between the backsplash and the wall. To do this cut along the entire edge of silicone adhesive between the wall and backsplash using a razor knife.

Remove the tile from the surface of the countertop with a flat chisel. Remove the granite backsplash with a heat gun shims and a hammer. Use a razor box knife and slowly cut the caulk in the corner and top of backsplash. There is one more piece that needs to come out before the granite can.

The backsplash is attached to the wall and countertop. Use a stiff putty knife and gently pry the backslash away from the wall. 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. 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.

You will need to remove it before prying up the countertop. Most countertops are made of two parts the counter and the backsplash. 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. A little joint compound will repair any damage well enough for tiling.

The backsplash is more likely glued to the wall. It is easy it is only caulked in place and if you plan to tile the wall with anything except glass tiles any damage to drywall shouldn t be a problem. Make sure you follow the following instructions carefully for an efficient removal. Remove the rounded bullnose tile along the front of the countertop.

How to remove granite backsplash from granite countertop. Any tile person will be capable of removing the backsplash. Make sure your surfaces are protected. Cover the counter with paper newspaper cardboard.

Use painters tape close to the corner of the counter and backsplash. Step 5 take out the backsplash. Remove each tile from a tile countertop.