Replacing kitchen tile splashback
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06-02-15, 06:47 AM
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Replacing kitchen tile splashback
I'm completely re-doing my kitchen: new cabinets etc. Yesterday the second splashback tile I removed took the wall with it, leaving a hole. I saw that the tile was simply cemented to what seems to be 1/2-inch drywall. I'm wondering: instead of trying to save the wall, would it not be faster, easier and -- significantly -- cleaner -- to simply cut out that part of the wall and put in new drywall? I figure the mudding/taping wouldn't have to be perfect since the wall will be covered with new tile and the new cabinets. The affected area is 17" wide by a total of about 30' long.
Is there any reason to save the old wall? Thanks
Is there any reason to save the old wall? Thanks
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06-02-15, 08:58 AM
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I agree. Do whatever is easier. I would guess that a half and half approach might be fastest. Remove the tile and replace the sheetrock where it is too damaged. If removing the sheetrock there will be a little work making the straight cuts at the counter and bottom side of the cabinets. Then there is pulling the nails and screws.
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