Find or create a starting point.
Removing tile sheets from drywall.
A tile backsplash adheres to drywall using an adhesive and grout.
Chip away one tile to create a starting point.
Scrape the surface of the adhesive with a stiff bristle brush.
This video demonstrates an easy way to remove glued on tile while keeping drywall damage to a minimum.
Next draw a line with a pencil for where you d like your clean cut to be.
Heat the surface of the adhesive with the heat gun.
Cover faucet fixtures and the kitchen counter before removing tile backsplash.
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.
Once dried these substances become hard and brittle requiring the use of certain tools and procedures to remove them easily from the drywall.
I found once i damaged the dry wall it was really difficult to get more tile off without damaging more dry wall.
If there is an outside edge to the tile you can start there.
Try to remove as much of the debris as you can from the tile removal.
If any adhesive gets stuck to the brush.
Once you have it damages the drywall behind.
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 tile adhesive from drywall.
If you can t get to the edge of a tile you will have to break one.
How to remove porcelain tile from drywall 1.
Work in 2 foot square sections to prevent the adhesive from hardening as you work.
Keep in mind that you want to make the cut large enough to reach a stud on both sides.