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Sai T.
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Backsplash tiles and Drywall paper paper

Sai T.
  • Investor
  • West Chester , PA
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I’m trying to remove the old backsplash they are at least 20-25 years old.

It’s coming out with the drywall paper. I tried to break it but it’s coming out with drywall paper.

Do I need to install the new drywall or repair with drywall compound.

Can I install new backsplash without drywall paper?

Thank you

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Bob H.
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  • Cedar Park, TX
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Bob H.
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  • Cedar Park, TX
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Ideally, you would cut out the damaged drywall to a height of about a half-inch below the top of the new backsplash, replace the drywall with cement board and set your new tile on the cement board, using board tape on the seams between cement board and the drywall above it.

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