To remove thinset use a stiff putty knife and some elbow grease to scrape it from the wall.
How to remove tile backsplash from wall.
One tip to removing backsplash tile is to go in on an angle so that you do not go directly into the drywall.
A grout scraper can get between the ceramic without cracking them and causing serious damage when you remove the tile backsplash.
Since they are available in a wide variety of colors designs and sizes they fit into any decor.
Work the grout scraper in a downward motion and work side to side to gently loosen the tile from its hold against the wall.
Once the tile is down take a 5 in 1 tool and scrapper to remove any excess grout.
When it s time to remove a tile countertop and replace it you may hope that the demolition of the backsplash leaves the wall intact so you can paint or otherwise decorate the space.
Finish sanding the entire wall with 120 grit sand paper on drywall sanding pad.
This method will require you to replace the entire section of drywall behind your existing tile backsplash using an all purpose or wood bit on a multifunction tool also known as a dremel tool cut through the drywall all around your tile backsplash.
Ceramic wall tiles provide an easy to clean surface for kitchen backsplashes and bathroom walls.
Unfortunately if the tile was installed directly on drywall that hope is probably unrealistic.
Fill drywall gouges with drywall joint compound and sand it smooth.
Remove strategic large chunks of tile drywall.
Allow to fully dry.
The grout that binds the tiles together and to the wall needs to be gently removed.
If you go in at any kind of an angle you will smack right into the drywall.