Viewers know we are EVERYWHERE! When I’m not out and about covering a story or hosting an event, chances are you will find me at home, working on HOMEWORK…the HONEYDO list…whatever you want to call it.
This past week we’ve been busy unbolting and removing the plumbing in the kitchen in preparation for new counters. If you’ve ever tackled this project, trust me it always looks easier on TV. Take today for example. I figured it would take maybe an hour or two to rip out the Formica back-splash and corner-bead and bolt in a block of wood on one end of the counter to accept the new granite top. Four and a half hours later, the job is still incomplete. You have to give credit to the craftsmen and women who do this day in and day out. There has to be an easier way than chiseling the old formica backsplash that was cemented in with gorilla glue. No, I’m told, this is how its done.
Let’s see what progress I make tomorrow morning at sunrise as I try to finish the job before the installation contractor comes knocking on the door.
Hi Kevin,
What happened with your kitchen remodeling project and
the formica back splash? i have the exact same situation
in my kitchen and i want to tackle the project too. Do you
have any suggestions about the best way to remove it
and what way do you prepare the wall for the installation?
i have done many updates in our home while my husband
is always working or cutting the lawn.
Tina,
To remove the laminated back splash off the sheet rock wall I used my trusted 6 inch putty knife. Make sure it’s sharp! This took time, about 6 hours over two days to remove 17 sq. feet.
Now that the new granite counter, under sink and faucet are installed we can tackle putting in the new back splash. The problem here, there are so many new products on the market, Mrs. Hogan ordered on-line samples of recycled glass to compare what the local tile centers have available.
Kevin