{"id":13196,"date":"2020-05-25T06:57:43","date_gmt":"2020-05-25T11:57:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graniteselection.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=13196"},"modified":"2023-06-07T02:17:26","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T07:17:26","slug":"how-to-remove-granite-backsplash","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/graniteselection.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-granite-backsplash\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove Granite Backsplash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a change in scenery inside your home? Not digging some of the choices made by the previous owners of your new home? Whatever it is, you may be in for a difficult time as a DIYer. Professionally installed <a href=\"https:\/\/graniteselection.com\/projects\/\">kitchen countertops<\/a> and backsplashes are known to be quite durable. Removing and replacing them will require some serious effort.<\/p>\n<p>Follow these steps to carefully remove your <a href=\"https:\/\/graniteselection.com\/granite-countertops\/\">granite<\/a> backsplash for your own DIY project at home.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/graniteselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Granite-kitchen-backsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Granite kitchen backsplash\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graniteselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Granite-kitchen-backsplash.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/graniteselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Granite-kitchen-backsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/graniteselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Granite-kitchen-backsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Things You\u2019ll Be Needing<\/h2>\n<p>Here are all the tools that you\u2019ll need to start removing your granite backsplash.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drop cloth<\/li>\n<li>Safety goggles<\/li>\n<li>Leather or suede work gloves<\/li>\n<li>Manual or rotary grout remover<\/li>\n<li>Rubber mallet or hammer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before you begin, make sure that you have someone to help you lift the granite once it\u2019s loosened. Granite can be quite heavy and might cause damage to your countertop, floors, or cause injury if you can\u2019t lift it properly.<\/p>\n<p>Second, make sure that you wear proper protective equipment. Wear a long-sleeved shirt and safety gloves while working with sharp tools.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, remember to work carefully. Rushing things will only be doing more harm than good.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Remove Granite Backsplash from Granite Countertop<\/h2>\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve gotten all the preparations and tools out of the way, it\u2019s time to start removing existing granite backsplash from your walls. Make sure you follow the following instructions carefully for an efficient removal.<\/p>\n<h3>Make Sure Your Surfaces are Protected<\/h3>\n<p>Before you get started, make sure all of your surfaces are protected. That means covering up your floors, cabinets, and especially your countertop surfaces to make sure they don\u2019t suffer any damage from bumps and scratches.<\/p>\n<p>Cover the entire surface of your countertop with a drop cloth. Make sure you cover the surrounding floor area and cabinets with a cloth too. If you don\u2019t have spare pieces of cloth, you can make do with old newspapers or pieces of cardboard. Just make sure all high-risk areas are covered and protected.<\/p>\n<p>Tape the edges of the newspaper or cloth. Make sure they are secured in place and won\u2019t move around when you touch or walk on them. This will make sure that you eliminate any risks of falling or slipping.<\/p>\n<h3>Stripping the Caulking<\/h3>\n<p>Grab the utility knife. Using the knife, slowly cut away the old caulking used on the backsplash joint. Cut both the top and bottom edges throughout the entire backsplash to expose the edges of the backsplash. Be careful when doing this, however. You wouldn\u2019t want to cause damage to your countertops, do you?<\/p>\n<h3>Removing the Granite Backsplash<\/h3>\n<p>Since you\u2019ve already managed to remove the caulking, set aside the utility knife for now and get the putty knife. Carefully slide the blade of your putty knife in between the seam where the granite backsplash meets the wall that it\u2019s covering.<\/p>\n<p>Start gently prying away the backsplash from the wall. If the adhesives that were used aren\u2019t too strong, then it shouldn\u2019t take much effort to remove the backsplash. Once you\u2019ve felt that the backsplash has loosened up a bit, remove the putty knife and start prying away at other areas as well.<\/p>\n<p>Repeat this process until you\u2019ve separated the rest of the backsplash from the wall. Move and slide your putty knife along the length of the backsplash to make sure that all the adhesive that\u2019s keeping it glued to the wall has been removed. Once that\u2019s done, you can pull and remove the backsplash from your wall.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it. You\u2019ve successfully removed your granite backsplash from your wall.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/graniteselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-remove-granite-backsplash.jpg\" alt=\"How to remove granite backsplash\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graniteselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-remove-granite-backsplash.jpg 900w, https:\/\/graniteselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-remove-granite-backsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/graniteselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-remove-granite-backsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Working on Stubborn Backsplashes<\/h3>\n<p>Not all granite <a href=\"https:\/\/graniteselection.com\/blog\/10-unique-backsplashes-and-the-countertops-to-pair-them-with\/\">backsplashes<\/a> go down easily without a fight. If things aren\u2019t going as smoothly as you\u2019d hoped with your granite backsplash continuing to hold on for dear life on your wall, it\u2019s time to use additional force.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019re done removing the caulking, grab the putty knife and your hammer\/mallet. Carefully slide the blade of your putty knife between the granite backsplash and the wall. Using the hammer, tap the handle of the putty knife gently. Slowly chip away at the adhesive holding down the backsplash to the wall. Be careful not to tap the handle too hard so you don\u2019t damage your wall.<\/p>\n<p>Continue tapping on the handle to drive the putty knife in until you feel the adhesives loosening. Once that part of the backsplash has loosened up, remove the putty knife and reinsert it between another part of the backsplash. Give the handle enough taps with your hammer to loosen up the adhesive between the backsplash and wall.<\/p>\n<p>Keep going along the length of the backsplash and repeat the same process until the entirety of it has been freed from the wall. With everything loose, you can now pry away the backsplash completely.<\/p>\n<style>.blog-cta{width:100%;overflow:hidden;background:none}img.blog-cta__img{position:absolute;z-index:-1;object-fit:cover;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%}<\/style><div class=\"blog-cta blog-cta--layout disabled-focus\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"background image\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"blog-cta__img\" src=\"https:\/\/graniteselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/thunder-wave-granite.jpg\" \/><button class=\"blog-cta__close\"><span class=\"fa fa-times\"><\/span><\/button><div class=\"blog-cta-grid\"><div class=\"blog-cta-grid__col\"><p>\nLooking for a new backsplash? Take a look at this fantastic-looking granite one. We&#8217;re sure you&#8217;ll love it.\n<\/p><\/div><div class=\"blog-cta-grid__col\"><a class=\"btn link\" href=\"https:\/\/graniteselection.com\/projects\/granite-countertop-northfield-il\/\">See the project<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Professional Help with Granite Backsplash Removal<\/h2>\n<p>There are many things at home that you can do on your own. In fact, performing a DIY project at home can be quite enjoyable and fulfilling. But when the task seems too daunting, you might the help of a professional.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s where we come in.<\/p>\n<p>If you live in the Chicagoland area and you\u2019d prefer to leave the work to the professionals, leave it to us. Granite Selection is on the job.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/graniteselection.com\/contact-us\/\">Granite Selection<\/a> is a manufacturer and installer of stone countertops for kitchens, bathrooms, and any other type of surface. We are located in Elk Grove Village, IL and we provide service to anyone within a 70-mile radius in the Chicagoland area.<\/p>\n<p>Need help removing your granite backsplash and installing a new one from another stone? 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