After removing wall tile, how do I remove the dark plaster that was holding them on?

Hey there momo8, I’m Blake from The Home Depot! The Hard adhesive that holds tiles onto walls is either thin set mortar, or mastic. Your course of action depends on what the tiles are mounted to. If they are mounted to a cement backerboard (like in a shower), you will want to rent a demolition hammer and use it to chip the tiles and mastic off of the board, you can then retile.

However, if the tiles are attached to drywall like on a backsplash, it will be much easier for you to simply cut the drywall off the wall and replace it. There is no guarantee that you will have good bonding between the mastic and drywall mud, in addition to the fact that making such a repair smooth is very time consuming.

I hope this helps momo8, good luck with your project!

-Blake

If a reliable high quality cement based adhesive has been used, then no longer something will artwork. you need to attempt taking your precise hand, putting it on your pocket, taking away your wallet, and procuring some new tiles. ;-)

your not gonna get that glue off with out ruining the sheet rock.your better off skimming the walls with joint compound knock off any high points and just go right over it with 2 or 3 coats of compound and yer good 2 go.good luck.you can do it!