Applying a tile in a new kitchen How to remove backsplash tile is usually the first question homeowners ask when kitchen updates begin, and it’s also the step that can go wrong fast if drywall protection is ignored. Many people start prying tiles off, only to watch bits of drywall peel away with them. What looked like a quick DIY refresh suddenly turns into a repair job. Backsplash tiles are often installed with strong mortar or adhesive that bonds tightly to drywall. That gr