Removing Tile Sheets From Drywall

Once you have it damages the drywall behind.

Removing tile sheets from drywall.

If the tile runs wall. Cover faucet fixtures and the kitchen counter before removing tile backsplash. Try to remove as much of the debris as you can from the tile removal. With proper care in the removal process you can keep the old tiles to reuse later or sell and limit the amount of damage to the drywall.

This video demonstrates an easy way to remove glued on tile while keeping drywall damage to a minimum. A tile backsplash adheres to drywall using an adhesive and grout. Next draw a line with a pencil for where you d like your clean cut to be. Work in 2 foot square sections to prevent the adhesive from hardening as you work.

This could mean you have to cut further than you d initially planned but you need the studs to screw in the drywall. If there is an outside edge to the tile you can start there. If you can t get to the edge of a tile you will have to break one. I found it best to get the sharp edge of the pry bar nestled between that cardboard or wall and the tile.

How to remove porcelain tile from drywall 1. Scrape the surface of the adhesive with a stiff bristle brush. Chip away one tile to create a starting point. Keep in mind that you want to make the cut large enough to reach a stud on both sides.

I found once i damaged the dry wall it was really difficult to get more tile off without damaging more dry wall. Find or create a starting point. Heat the surface of the adhesive with the heat gun. If any adhesive gets stuck to the brush.