Removing 6 Inch Granite Backsplash

We did the demo work and hired.

Removing 6 inch granite backsplash.

So today i want to share. Basics of granite backsplash. I researched every post i could find about removing backsplash and the 4 granite piece too. Use painters tape close to the corner of the counter and backsplash.

In this article we ll go over a few basic things to know about granite backsplash both 4 inch and full height and then talk about the pros and cons of each style. 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. 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. Use a razor box knife and slowly cut the caulk in the corner and top of backsplash.

I was very nervous at first because this was new to me but it was much easier than i thought. Just to make a note i was only removing the backsplash to put new backsplash up. Use a stiff putty knife and gently pry the backslash away from the wall. During this reno we also had to remove the 4 granite backsplash from the wall.

Definitely get rid of the granite backsplash. That means it will be the same thickness as the counter 3cm or 1 1 4 in. A little joint compound will repair any damage well enough for tiling. Any tile person will be capable of removing the backsplash.

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. Cover the surfaces near the backsplash with a drop cloth as there will be plenty of falling mortar and possibly sharp pieces of granite falling as you remove the tiles. I didn t come across very many photos of the 4 granite part so we were undecided about doing that. Granite backsplash is typically cut from the same material as the counters.

This past weekend we started on our kitchen backsplash project. The backsplash is more likely glued to the wall.