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How hard is it to replace a backsplash?

last year

I see backsplash replacement frequently recommended in the forum here. If anybody can tell me from experience how easy or difficult the process was & how long it took, I'd appreciate it.

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HALLETT & Co.
last year
You are not showing your kitchen but assuming normal residential kitchen with tile over drywall- day to demo and install new backer, day to tile, a few hours to come back and grout.
eam44
last year
If it’s glass tile, hire a pro to do it. It can send you to the ER.
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awm03
Original Author
last year
Thanks for responding, eam44 & Hallett & Co. Yes, I'm talking normal residential kitchen with tile over drywall. I was thinking it would be awkward to get at to remove. And I wondered how much force it would take to demo, if there was a high risk of damaging counters or cabinets. But it must be a fairly common thing to do these days, so I assume tile people have experience replacing a backsplash. I'll ask before hiring!

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