Before you can remove the tile, you need to get rid of the grout that fills the gaps. This lets you get your tools under the edges of the tiles. Cut into the grout surrounding the tiles with a sharp utility knife. You can also use a putty knife and hammer to chisel away the grout...
Look for a tile that's loose, broken, or otherwise easy to remove. Tap a chisel underneath it and pry it up. When removing a backsplash or something similar, choose a tile near the center of the top row, as it's usually easy to pry off after you've cut through any caulk or paint...
If you’re not saving your backsplash, feel free to remove the tile before taking down your cabinets.How to Remove Kitchen Cabinets Attached With Screws Locate the screws anchoring the back of the cabinet to the wall. Start by removing the screws closest to the bottom and work your way up...
Be sure to follow me there for behind the scenes looks at this room makeover project and more. There are a few ways that you can remove wallpaper. However, I chose to try two methods today: spraying on a wallpaper stripper and working with a wallpaper steamer. My experience with both ...
Use a putty knife or box cutter to pull the adhesive from the backsplash or wall. Carefully pry your tool of choice under the countertop until it is loose enough to lift. Step 6: Unscrew and Pry Countertops from Cabinets Check underneath your cabinets to see if your kitchen countertop is ...
However, you can use diluted bleach on non-porous surfaces, such as tile. Since parvo penetrates carpet fibers, they need heavy-duty disinfection. Still, you want to avoid rug damage. The cleaning process below works great, destroying parvo while preserving your carpet. This method also lifts ...
It can be patched or will be covered with a backsplash or another surround. To remove laminate countertops, plastic, or sometimes molded surface countertops, check for brackets and screws underneath. These are usually in the corners but can be anywhere along the frame. These types of countertops...
Remove each tile from a tile countertop. Remove the tile from the surface of the countertop with a flat chisel. This frees the countertop and also reduces its weight, making it much easier to lift out. First, carefully pry the tile running up the backsplash away from the wall. Remove the...
It can be patched or will be covered with a backsplash or another surround. To remove laminate countertops, plastic, or sometimes molded surface countertops, check for brackets and screws underneath. These are usually in the corners but can be anywhere along the frame. These types of countertops...