I didn t come across very many photos of the 4 granite part so we were undecided about doing that.
Removing a 4 backsplash on granite.
But am getting new appliances painting cabs etc.
Once we decided on the backsplash we wanted i knew we had to take that granite piece off or i wouldn t be happy with the work involved in replacing the current backsplash.
I just read a link provided on a post by someone looking for a neutral backsplash.
We did the demo work and hired.
Cover the surfaces near the backsplash with a drop cloth as there will be plenty of falling mortar and possibly sharp pieces of granite falling as you remove the tiles.
During this reno we also had to remove the 4 granite backsplash from the wall.
Granite is an elegant backsplash material but it s possible to get tired of elegance especially if you ve got your heart set on pizzazz.
This past weekend we started on our kitchen backsplash project.
We ll take a closer step by step look into how to remove this backsplash in a moment but it takes very few tools and very little technical skill to complete.
On a side counter where the desk phone is it s just paint to the cabinets and on the bar area it s mirrored to the cabinets.
The joints are along the top bottoms and sides or corners of the backsplash.
We did the 4 inch backsplash on all counters black granite too and tile up to the cabinets.
I m doing a minor remodel no walls being moved keeping floors etc.
I researched every post i could find about removing backsplash and the 4 granite piece too.
I have that style backsplash on countertops installed over a decade ago.
I was very nervous at first because this was new to me but it was much easier than i thought.
So today i want to share.
It said not to mix a tile bs w 4 granite bs.
Just to make a note i was only removing the backsplash to put new backsplash up.
How to remove granite backsplash easily.
This means that it isn t going to take up a lot of time or be an unnecessarily stressful job to tackle.
Cut the caulking or silicone surrounding the corian backsplash using a sharp utility knife.