removing old countertop backsplash
 

I think I can manage replacing my worn kitchen countertops - the countertops
should come off of the underlying cabinets, remove some screws maybe - but
I'm wondering if there are any tricks to getting the backsplash removed from
the wall without tearing away the underlying wallboard - I'm assuming that
the backsplash is liquid-nailed to the wallboard - any suggestions? Thanks!

Texas Yankee wrote:
I think I can manage replacing my worn kitchen countertops - the countertops
should come off of the underlying cabinets, remove some screws maybe - but
I'm wondering if there are any tricks to getting the backsplash removed from
the wall without tearing away the underlying wallboard - I'm assuming that
the backsplash is liquid-nailed to the wallboard - any suggestions? Thanks!



Sometimes the drywall paper peels off with the b/s if it's glued. Fact
of life. Can't be helped. Depending upon what you're going back with
for a splash will determine if you need to replace the drywall.

Thanks - I'll probably replace the existing backsplash with something very
similar - same size, same laminate material - assuming that the drywall
paper peels off when I remove the old backsplash, what type of prep do I
have to do before putting up the new laminate backsplash? If the wallboard
comes off in chunks with the old laminate backsplash, then do I need to
piece in replacement wallboard before putting up the new backsplash? Thanks
again!


"G Henslee" wrote in message
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Texas Yankee wrote:
I think I can manage replacing my worn kitchen countertops - the
countertops
should come off of the underlying cabinets, remove some screws maybe -
but
I'm wondering if there are any tricks to getting the backsplash removed
from
the wall without tearing away the underlying wallboard - I'm assuming
that
the backsplash is liquid-nailed to the wallboard - any suggestions?
Thanks!



Sometimes the drywall paper peels off with the b/s if it's glued. Fact
of life. Can't be helped. Depending upon what you're going back with
for a splash will determine if you need to replace the drywall.

Texas Yankee wrote:
Thanks - I'll probably replace the existing backsplash with something very
similar - same size, same laminate material - assuming that the drywall
paper peels off when I remove the old backsplash, what type of prep do I
have to do before putting up the new laminate backsplash? If the wallboard
comes off in chunks with the old laminate backsplash, then do I need to
piece in replacement wallboard before putting up the new backsplash? Thanks
again!



If it's just some of the paper that comes off I wouldn't sweat it.
Install the new splash over it, no harm no foul. But it would be best
to replace the drywall if it's broken.

Score the paper above the present backsplash so the paper doesn't rip up the
wall. Then caulk this area when the new spalsh is in place.
Rich


"Texas Yankee" wrote in message
...
Thanks - I'll probably replace the existing backsplash with something very
similar - same size, same laminate material - assuming that the drywall
paper peels off when I remove the old backsplash, what type of prep do I
have to do before putting up the new laminate backsplash? If the
wallboard
comes off in chunks with the old laminate backsplash, then do I need to
piece in replacement wallboard before putting up the new backsplash?
Thanks
again!


"G Henslee" wrote in message
...
Texas Yankee wrote:
I think I can manage replacing my worn kitchen countertops - the
countertops
should come off of the underlying cabinets, remove some screws maybe -
but
I'm wondering if there are any tricks to getting the backsplash removed
from
the wall without tearing away the underlying wallboard - I'm assuming
that
the backsplash is liquid-nailed to the wallboard - any suggestions?
Thanks!



Sometimes the drywall paper peels off with the b/s if it's glued. Fact
of life. Can't be helped. Depending upon what you're going back with
for a splash will determine if you need to replace the drywall.

Damm, you guys are good! THANKS!!

"Rich" wrote in message
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Score the paper above the present backsplash so the paper doesn't rip up
the
wall. Then caulk this area when the new spalsh is in place.
Rich


"Texas Yankee" wrote in message
...
Thanks - I'll probably replace the existing backsplash with something
very
similar - same size, same laminate material - assuming that the drywall
paper peels off when I remove the old backsplash, what type of prep do I
have to do before putting up the new laminate backsplash? If the
wallboard
comes off in chunks with the old laminate backsplash, then do I need to
piece in replacement wallboard before putting up the new backsplash?
Thanks
again!


"G Henslee" wrote in message
...
Texas Yankee wrote:
I think I can manage replacing my worn kitchen countertops - the
countertops
should come off of the underlying cabinets, remove some screws
maybe -
but
I'm wondering if there are any tricks to getting the backsplash
removed
from
the wall without tearing away the underlying wallboard - I'm assuming
that
the backsplash is liquid-nailed to the wallboard - any suggestions?
Thanks!



Sometimes the drywall paper peels off with the b/s if it's glued. Fact
of life. Can't be helped. Depending upon what you're going back with
for a splash will determine if you need to replace the drywall.