With the removal of the one tile keep going under the surrounding tiles gently popping the tile from the wall by prying it from the wall using the scraper and hammer.
How to remove tile from wall backsplash.
Just wanted to share how i removed small tile from our kitchen.
The grout that binds the tiles together and to the wall needs to be gently removed.
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.
Unfortunately if the tile was installed directly on drywall that hope is probably unrealistic.
Ceramic wall tiles provide an easy to clean surface for kitchen backsplashes and bathroom walls.
Work the grout scraper in a downward motion and work side to side to gently loosen the tile from its hold against the wall.
Allow to fully dry.
Fill drywall gouges with drywall joint compound and sand it smooth.
Once the tile is down take a 5 in 1 tool and scrapper to remove any excess grout.
For semi soft adhesive mastic use 120 grit sandpaper to remove it from the wall.
A grout scraper can get between the ceramic without cracking them and causing serious damage when you remove the tile backsplash.