How Do You Remove Tiled Edges From A Kitchen Counter?
Removing the tiled edges from a kitchen counter can be done easily, but it will take some time to do so with as little mess as possible. By concentrating on the tiled edges only, you cannot go about tile removal with the time-honored method of taking a sledgehammer to the tiles and removing the pieces. With the proper tools you can methodically remove the tiles and leave a clean surface for applying new counter material. Use a drop cloth to cover the area surrounding the countertop to protect from the dust kicked up by the removal process. Put on the safety goggles and dust mask, and remove the grout located in the joints between the tiles. To remove the grout, attach the carbide grout blade to the Dremel multi-max tool. Turn on the multi-max and use the blade edge to remove the grout located between the tile joints. The blade should strip away the grout quickly to the thinset layer between the tile and the counter beneath. Slip a prybar in at the edge of the tile and apply pressure to