Im trying to remove my Backsplash! Old Tiles gone! Whats the best way to remove Cement Board without damaging my Drywall? I made a hole but need the best way to prevent more!
Since it sounds like the cement board is atop the dry wall and you say the tiles are removed. find all the screws or nails and remove them. If nailed , a cats claw will work and if screwed in, you can use a drill with a phillips bit in and remove. Hard because you ll have to find the nails or the screws will be filled with what ever glue they used , but it can be done. Any questions you can e mail me through my avatar and check my qualifications there. GL
depending on how old the house is, the sheetrock could be different - past 5-6 years they have built better sheetrock (older sheetrock is more likely to crumble no matter what you do). First you have to see if it is glued, nailed or screwed on. If it is glued, you are better off replacing your sheetrock so you have a better substrate for your new backsplash. If nailed, it should come off easy, and if screwed, you can see the screws in order to back them out. Good luck - hope it works out.
