How to remove glue left from old kitchen wall tile??

[Matt]

I wouldn't even try. Cut the section out and replace with new sheetrock.

[Charles Spitzer]

if it's mastic, a heat gun and a scraper. if you're not retiling, it would be far easier to redo the walls with fresh sheetrock.

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[Steve]

I started removing some of the old wall tile in preperation for a new range we are getting on Saturday. All the tile between the counter and the cabinets will be replace eventually. What will I do about the glue thats left from the old tiles. Its pretty thick and very stuck to the walls. I'm guessing I have to scrape it all off to have a smooth serface to put new tile onto???? What would be the best tool to use for this??

TIA

SR

[Colbyt]

If you are installing new tile and are willing to waste a little mastic, it is not necessary to remove the old. Scrape off the highest ridges, apply new mastic and set your tile.

Before I would scrape it all off, I would rip out the drywall and install new. It would be a lot less work.

Colbyt

[Marcus]

A steam wallpaper stripper will soften up so you can scrape it off smoothly & evenly.

[Norminn]

You removed the tile, and you want to get adhesive off the wall? I would be inclined to shave it down with a razor-blade scraper. Should at least take the "peaks" off.