How Do You Remove Marble Tiles From Sheetrock?
Sometimes removing a marble tile from a Sheetrock wall is a necessity, whether it’s because you want to put something new and more colorful up, or maybe you are installing a new towel rack or soap dish on the wall. Removing that marble isn’t necessarily a back-breaking task, as long as the proper steps are taken. Step 1 Using a utility knife, cut the grout out around the tile (or tiles) you want to remove. This will help break the bond between the tiles surrounding it (or them). Step 2 Use your hammer and chisel, or screwdriver, and start in the center of the piece of marble. Lightly tap until you have fractured the surface of the tile. If you hit too hard, you will cause the Sheetrock to cave in behind the marble, so be careful. Step 3 Work your way out from the center, using the chisel or screwdriver to pry chunks out as you go. Fracture smaller pieces if they prove to be too difficult to remove at first. Step 4 Use the claw of your hammer on larger chunks by inserting the claw just