Clean up and replace the countertop.

How to remove tile countertop and backsplash. This video i show you how i removed a laminate backsplash from my friends kitchen counter to prepare for epoxy counters and a new tile backsplash. Loosen the tile from the countertop slowly. Break apart the grout and slowly edge your.

Use a drill/driver to remove the screws. Unscrew and pry countertops from cabinets. Spread a plastic sheet below the backsplash.

Run the edge of a wide putty knife over the countertop’s surface to smooth away any remaining mortar. Take a chisel and lightly hammer into the grout. He recommends going ahead and cutting the drywall out all the way to the counter if you’re removing a mosaic tile backsplash like we did.

Clear the counter so you will have easy access to the backsplash. Use the wall scraper and hammer to remove any residue. Before deciding on the removal, examine the way the tile is attached to the countertop.

Some tile countertops have an underlying layer of wood. Once you have tools and materials on hand, it’s time to begin the process: If 2 or more in thick then tile.

Use a prybar to carefully pull the metal cap strip from the countertop edge. Open doors to base cabinet. If you’re tired of looking at.