How do I replace a tile backsplash?
Remove the Old BacksplashGrind the grout out of all the lines using a rotary tool grout removal tip. Wedge a strong putty knife between the back of the tile and the wall. Tap the top of the knife with a hammer to force the putty knife down further. Pull the knife forward to pop the tile off the wall. Continue until all tiles are removed.Prepare the WallChip off large patches of mortar with a small chisel and a hammer. Mix a batch of thinset mortar according to the label manufacturer’s instructions. Add extra mortar to the mixture so it s a stiffer consistency. Wipe the mortar over the wall, filing any holes and smoothing the surface. Allow the mortar to dry for two hours, creating a flat surface to tile over.Install the New BacksplashPrepare thinset mortar according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Apply to the wall with a V-notch trial. Press the tile onto the thinset in the preferred pattern. Cut the tile with a wetsaw or tile chipper around receptacles at corners and the end of t
