Remove Laminate Counter Backsplash

A thin 4 putty knife and a hammer will often help you separate the laminate from the drywall.

Remove laminate counter backsplash.

Slide the putty knife along the. But don t dig into the gypsum. Use hammer to knock the back to remove laminate from the wood. Use a drill to remove the screws and then the countertops should lift right off.

Unscrew the board from the wall. Once you are sure they are all gone remove the laminate piece completely. The biggest problem is probably just getting started. Line an additional piece of masking tape.

Force a putty knife vertically down between the backsplash and the wall. So if you remove the outlet plates that s usually a good place to start. Next i put my puddy knife in between the wall and the backsplash. Place a piece of masking tape over the marked line where you will cut.

Step 7 pry counter loose. Tap the end of the putty. How to remove a laminate backsplash pull the laminate. Mark the area that you want to cut on the laminate backsplash with a pen.

Remove the granite backsplash with a heat gun shims and a hammer. Then i put my crow bar wonder bar in between the wall and backsplash again slowly pushing the laminate away from the wall. Peel back loose portions of the laminate backsplash or pry some of the backsplash away from the wall. Slide a flexible putty knife between the laminate backsplash and the wall.

How to cut off a laminate formed backsplash step 1. If your countertop is secured with glue instead you will have to work it loose from the adhesive using a pry bar. The best way to remove a countertop s backsplash laminate lift. After a couple of minutes i removed the side piece.

Remove any furniture buttons on the face of the backsplash to reveal screw heads. Don t worry about tearing the paper. Remove the laminate covering. Slowly i pulled the backsplash away from the wall.

Work the end into the seam between the counter and the lower cabinet hammering the end to wedge it in further if you need to.