Backsplash removal 2018 Greyhawk 29MV

[FredL-JAY]

We want to replace this with faux copper tin...but I cannot remove it. Tried prying, but it’s almost an inch thick and will-not-budge. Any suggestions?

 

[sundancer330]

You could try cut-out wire, it would slide behind the corner and with a back and forth motion it should cut through whatever is holding it to the wall. You can probably find at Home Depot, here is a link to one on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Tool-Aid-874...8&qid=1511668348&sr=8-4&keywords=cutting+wire

 

[FredL-JAY]

Thanks...I have one of those-used it to cut an inaccessible PVC pipe one...I will try it on this tomorrow. ��

 

[robkelly]

Another option is to try heating it to loosen the glue a bit. I did that when removing our backsplash and it worked like a charm.

 

[oldmanAZ]

Another option is to try heating it to loosen the glue a bit. I did that when removing our backsplash and it worked like a charm.

Hmmm.... What are the odds they use the same glue as they use for the mirrors that slide off in hot weather?

 

[robkelly]

Hmmm.... What are the odds they use the same glue as they use for the mirrors that slide off in hot weather?

Hopefully I never have to find out

 

[travelingjw]

X2 on the heat, then try the cut-out wire next. For the heat I would take get a hair dryer. In the middle of the back splash screw in 3 screws in a triangle about 1/4 inch apart (so you can grab all 3 at once). Prior to heating, pull on the 3 screws to see if it moves. Then, apply the heat. You will be able to tell if the heat is melting the glue. Do not try this on an edge as you may damage the covering on the wall. Good luck.

 

[FredL-JAY]

Got it out!!!

Pry bar, wedges, and a lot of grunting! The darned thing is made of pressed sawdust..the silver finish is paper! Ugly thing.

 

[wabirch]

What a surface to bond to, glad it moved enough to get started.

 

[bdreinv]

What are you going to replace it with?

 

[Patchesrv]

We also want to do this. Would you have finished pictures