Am removing mirrors on Sink and Stove backsplash and will be installing ceramic tile.


Removed mirrors which were attached with construction adhesive to what appears to be 1/4" Luan mahogany plywood.


In deciding if I should use mastic or fortified thinset for mounting tile I found out that Luan is not recommended as a base for tile as it absorbs moisture and the bond will fail.

OK, logical solution is to remove the 1/4" Luan and replace with Hardy Board Tile Backer.

Now, herein lies my problem.
Plywood is attached to wall with both screws and construction adhesive.
How do I remove plywood without destroying my coach? Picture above shows screws around perimeter.

I have removed all screws, attached a drawer pull to plywood and tried to pull it off. No Luck. Don't want to add another layer on-top of plywood because tile will extend beyond Corian back splash.

Any suggestions on how to proceed?

Lee & Wife who wants tile... Now!
1997 40' Liberty Classic