I always use a 5 or 6 inch splash anyhow because it just looks more interesting.

A short backsplash in a bathroom still works. I think it’s more “un-modern” in kitchens. And if you make the new one a little higher, it won’t be a problem. I think buying one tool and trying this yourself (if someone can handle the weight of the entire top) is worth it.

That trim puller is my favorite tool I’ve used in restoring my old home. It has multiple uses.

Don’t forget the baby sledgehammer

If you go slightly higher, you can only go to just under that wall outlet on the right wall. Check if there’s the same clearance on the left wall.

I would suggest learning a simple skill of fixing drywall. If you score the caulk first, there might be minimal damage. You could also tile after your new counter is installed, and that would cover up any damage. I don’t see this being dated for a bath,🤷🏻‍♀️

Thank you everybody - I didn’t think about trying to pull it off myself but I guess it can’t hurt. I don’t think I can take the sinktop off bc with the built in sink it’s probably more than I can handle. But maybe I’ll try. Thanks for sharing about the tool - I have pry bars but I’ve never seen that one and it does look like it would work well. And plf12652 thanks for pointing out about the outlet - I hadn’t considered that.

Thanks everyone!!

You can do the counter and sink as well. First turn off the water valves under neath and dissemble the faucet and drain. I promise you can do this. It’s much easier taking it apart than installing. I’m a female as well, btw.

I deinstalled my pedestal sink, installed new water shutoff valves when the old ones no longer functioned. Installed the new vanity and mounted it to the wall. I used that trim puller to completely demo all my kitchen counters backsplash and used it to demo laundry floor.

I’ve never done any of that before, so my point is just because you’ve never done, doesn’t mean you can’t.

You can do it!!! But if you're still a little gun shy, Mr. Handyman is a brand that we've used several times in several different houses for different issues. every one of them we've met were former contractors who decided that the franchise would provide the administrative oversight they needed so they could focus on doing the jobs. I don't know if this brand exists where you live but something like it probably does. If you're not comfortable and I would look into that type of service.

My biggest concern with trying to do it myself is the size and weight of the sinktop. I’m worried I’ll drop it or bump the door frame with it lol. I’m a relatively small person so it make me nervous. But you guys are making me feel like I should try it, so I’ll give it a shot!! Thanks!

What is the material? It looks extremely light. First remove the side splash, then shutoff the water valves, disconnect the plumbing and drain. Make sure you have a tray or bucket handy for that. Use the trim puller and baby sledge to tap it loose from wall then cabinet front. This will take you no time at all. Maybe ask a neighbor to carry it out if you feel it’s too heavy.

Don’t forget to disconnect all Plumming and faucet first or you will not be able to pry it off and if you do, you will break the water line open.

It’s corian. I have no idea how heavy that is. Maybe it won’t be too bad 🤞🏻.

Corian weighs about 4.5LB per square foot and that is a 1/2" countertop, vanity top is much more because you have a sink...

What you have could also be cultured marble which is heavier weighs around 10-12LB per square foot and with the molded sink, it will be very heavy so I would get 2 people so you don't damage the cabinet because you have to lift the countertop up to get the sink portion over the face of the cabinet.

Thank you GN Builders! It’s definitely
Corian, but I hadn’t even thought yet about the fact that I need to get it up and over. It’s a pretty deep sink. I’ll round up a lifting partner 😊. I absolutely HATE to ask people for help - I’d rather than pay someone. Drives my friends and family crazy that I’m so obsessively independent. But I’ll make an exception this time lol.

I know exactly what you mean... I see you from NY and we all think the same " you wanna get something done right, do it yourself"... but sometimes an extra set of hands can't hurt ;-)

Good luck with your project!

I'm all for doing things yourself, but before anyone so much as looks at a shutoff valve, find the main shutoff to the house and test it please. My insurance company paid about $20,000.00 (yes, twenty thousand dollars, no typo) in tuition for me to learn this lesson. Then they dropped me. Faulty CPVC piping, but that's another story.

"Mr. Handyman is a brand that we've used several times in several different houses for different issues. every one of them we've met were former contractors who decided that the franchise would provide the administrative oversight they needed so they could focus on doing the jobs. I don't know if this brand exists where you live but something like it probably does. If you're not comfortable and I would look into that type of service."

Nothing against handymen, but this work would require a plumbing license in the state of Florida. There is no such thing as a handyman license here.

I know Joe, things are different in Florida, there are many different licenses for different types of construction. Being smack-front on the coastline it took a while to find someone to install new windows, only a few people in the region who are licensed to do the job.

Tried to get a contractor down there through my supplier I deal with here, they have another lumber yard in West Palm Beach, but it seems like nobody is willing to travel 45 min to do the job.

Just doubling back to say THANK YOU to everyone who encouraged me to try this myself. I did, and was able to get it off with no damage to the drywall other than some tearing of the surface paper, which will be converted up by the new backsplash. It wasn’t difficult at all. The hardest part was that whoever installed the plumbing screwed everything on SUPER tight and no matter what I tried I couldn’t disconnect the plumbing. Finally sawed through the PVC pipe and will have to buy new to replace it. A small price to pay for having done this job myself!

You go girl!