If the laminate splasback is thicker than three quarters of an inch it is probably screwed to the countertop from underneath and the top will need to be removed to get the screws out.
Remove 4 inch laminate backsplash.
Expect a tedious messy project when you remove a laminate backsplash.
Backsplashes protect the wall behind countertops while adding an aesthetic touch to the kitchen.
All you really need is something thin like a putty knife and get to ripping.
The joints are along the top bottoms and sides or corners of the backsplash.
The best way to remove a countertop s backsplash.
In other instances plywood is drilled to the wall then the laminate backsplash is glued to the top of the plywood.
Removing a formica laminate kitchen backsplash.
That s more difficult to remove because you can t access the screws to remove the plywood from the wall.
Cut the caulking or silicone surrounding the corian backsplash using a sharp utility knife.
Steps on how to remove laminate backsplash.
There are typically three types.