Once the tile is down take a 5 in 1 tool and scrapper to remove any excess grout.
Removing old tile from a kitchen wall.
Remove outlet covers and cut the electricity to the area where you will be removing the tiles.
The grout that binds the tiles together and to the wall needs to be gently removed.
Once you have removed the tiles you will see there is an adhesive beneath that is either rock hard or semi soft.
Work the grout scraper in a downward motion and work side to side to gently loosen the tile from its hold against the wall.
How to remove ceramic wall tile without damaging drywall.
This means that it takes more care to remove a wall tile without damaging the surrounding tiles.
Removing wall tiles is different and more difficult than removing floor tiles because wall tiles are typically set very close together with minimal grout lines.
A grout scraper can get between the ceramic without cracking them and causing serious damage when you remove the tile backsplash.
Carefully use the hammer and putty knife to chisel off the tiles without gouging the drywall.