Remove Laminate Backsplash From Plaster Wall

Fill drywall gouges with drywall joint compound and sand it smooth.

Remove laminate backsplash from plaster wall.

Finish sanding the entire wall with 120 grit sand paper on drywall sanding pad. For semi soft adhesive mastic use 120 grit sandpaper to remove it from the wall. Continuing breaking off the plaster until the entire room is complete. I did not push hard i just cut the paint away from the backsplash.

Now onto how i removed the laminate backsplash. Expect a tedious messy project when you remove a laminate backsplash. To remove thinset use a stiff putty knife and some elbow grease to scrape it from the wall. Utility knife puddy knife crow bar.

First i took my utility knife and cut along the edges of the backsplash. Occasionally part of the wall is covered. Either knock with force or tap the plaster lightly to loosen it from the wall depending on your situation. The best way to remove a countertop s backsplash.

How to remove a laminate backsplash that goes up behind wall cabinets. Make sure the knife is inserted between the wall and the laminate backsplash. If prying doesn t work you have a choice. Next i put my puddy knife in between the wall and the backsplash.

Insert a putty knife in the laminate backsplash. In other instances plywood is drilled to the wall then the laminate backsplash is glued to the top of the plywood. Read the steps below to find out a few alternatives to remove a laminate backsplash. Step 5 remove the plaster.

Laminate backsplashes are functional but not always beautiful. Place the plaster pieces that fall off easily into the garbage can. You can either pry the laminate off the surface of the particleboard to expose the screws or you can work the blade of a reciprocating saw behind the particleboard and cut. Use your hammer to carefully break off the plaster from the wall.

Homeowners may find that they want to replace their cheap laminate backsplash with something more stylish like tile. There are typically three types. Backsplashes protect the wall behind countertops while adding an aesthetic touch to the kitchen. That s more difficult to remove because you can t access the screws to remove the plywood from the wall.

To install a new backsplash it 039 s first necessary to remove the old one from the kitchen walls. 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.