Remove Laminate Backsplash From Plaster Wall

How to remove a laminate backsplash that goes up behind wall cabinets.

Remove laminate backsplash from plaster wall. Homeowners may find that they want to replace their cheap laminate backsplash with something more stylish like tile. The best way to remove a countertop s backsplash. Fill drywall gouges with drywall joint compound and sand it smooth. Read the steps below to find out a few alternatives to remove a laminate backsplash.

First i took my utility knife and cut along the edges of the backsplash. If the backsplash isn t screwed to the wall you should be able to pry it off using the same technique you use for sheet laminate. Continuing breaking off the plaster until the entire room is complete. Either knock with force or tap the plaster lightly to loosen it from the wall depending on your situation.

Use your hammer to carefully break off the plaster from the wall. Utility knife puddy knife crow bar. If prying doesn t work you have a choice. Occasionally part of the wall is covered.

Insert a putty knife in the laminate backsplash. Backsplashes protect the wall behind countertops while adding an aesthetic touch to the kitchen. To remove thinset use a stiff putty knife and some elbow grease to scrape it from the wall. Allow to fully dry.

Step 5 remove the plaster. Place the plaster pieces that fall off easily into the garbage can. I did not push hard i just cut the paint away from the backsplash. Laminate backsplashes are functional but not always beautiful.

Make sure the knife is inserted between the wall and the laminate backsplash. That s more difficult to remove because you can t access the screws to remove the plywood from the wall. Expect a tedious messy project when you remove a laminate backsplash. There are typically three types.

For semi soft adhesive mastic use 120 grit sandpaper to remove it from the wall. Now onto how i removed the laminate backsplash. Typical cabinet backsplash is placed on after the upper cabinets are installed. Finish sanding the entire wall with 120 grit sand paper on drywall sanding pad.

In other instances plywood is drilled to the wall then the laminate backsplash is glued to the top of the plywood. To install a new backsplash it 039 s first necessary to remove the old one from the kitchen walls.