Removing Laminate From Drywall

Make sure the knife is inserted between the wall and the laminate backsplash.

Removing laminate from drywall.

Tap the end of the putty knife with a hammer to drive it as far behind the backsplash as possible. If you ve recently had some renovations done then you know that lots of drywall dust can be created. Insert a putty knife in the laminate backsplash. Use a hammer to tap the knife into the laminate backsplash and force the backsplash to separate from the wall.

Remove the molding first. How to remove drywall dust from a laminate floor. Some backsplashes are incorporated into the countertop making removal of the backsplash impossible without also removing the countertop. Usually baseboards and ceiling moldings must be removed first before you can access the drywall and begin removing it.

Tools wrecking pry bars. And no matter how many times you clean your laminate floor it can dry with white streaks. Occasionally part of the wall is covered with backsplash beforehand and cabinets are installed directly on top of. The job is going to require a drill screw bit putty knife or pry bar utility knife and possibly a reciprocating saw.