Event Brief
Can homeowners replace backsplash and keep quartz?
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 05, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
Summary: A Santa Clarita Valley Signal Q&A explains how to remove a ceramic tile backsplash while preserving updated quartz countertops. The advice centers on cutting through the silicone seal between the surfaces, vacuuming debris, and padding the quartz to prevent damage during removal.
WHO: Joshua (reader) and Robert Lamoureux (answering columnist)
WHAT: Guidance on replacing a ceramic tile backsplash without damaging quartz countertops
WHEN: Sep 05, 2026 at 4:45 AM ET
WHERE: Santa Clarita Valley, CA
WHY: The reader asked whether it’s possible to remove the existing backsplash while keeping the quartz countertops intact, and the response provides a cautious method to do so.
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