Removing Granite Backsplash From Countertop

Most countertops are made of two parts the counter and the backsplash.

Removing granite backsplash from countertop.

Cover the counter with paper newspaper cardboard. 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. First carefully pry the tile running up the backsplash away from the wall. Make sure your surfaces are protected.

How to remove granite backsplash from granite 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. There is one more piece that needs to come out before the granite can. Remove the rounded bullnose tile along the front of the countertop.

Make sure you follow the following instructions carefully for an efficient removal. Remove each tile from a tile countertop. Step 5 take out the backsplash. This frees the countertop and also reduces its weight making it much easier to lift out.

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. Use a razor box knife and slowly cut the caulk in the corner and top of backsplash.

Definitely get rid of the granite backsplash. Remove the tile from the surface of the countertop with a flat chisel. Use painters tape close to the corner of the counter and backsplash. Use a stiff putty knife and gently pry the backslash away from the wall.

Follow this by tapping a wooden shim into the now open joint to hold the countertop up in that spot. 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. Remove the granite backsplash with a heat gun shims and a hammer. 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.

You will need to remove it before prying up the 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. The backsplash is more likely glued to the wall.