Removing Laminate From Drywall

By greg sep 3 2014 maintenance maintenance articles.

Removing laminate from drywall.

Remove the molding first. The job is going to require a drill screw bit putty knife or pry bar utility knife and possibly a reciprocating saw. Use a hammer to tap the knife into the laminate backsplash and force the backsplash to separate from the wall. Tap the end of the putty knife with a hammer to drive it as far behind the backsplash as possible.

How to remove drywall dust from a laminate floor. Typical cabinet backsplash is placed on after the upper cabinets are installed. And no matter how many times you clean your laminate floor it can dry with white streaks. This guide from the home depot teaches you how to remove laminate flooring and provides tips to keep in mind as you remove old laminate to prepare for new flooring.

Make sure the knife is inserted between the wall and the laminate backsplash. Usually baseboards and ceiling moldings must be removed first before you can access the drywall and begin removing it. Some backsplashes are incorporated into the countertop making removal of the backsplash impossible without also removing the countertop. Insert a putty knife in the laminate backsplash.