My attempt at a 'quick' backsplash tile job turned into a full kitchen demo

I started with a simple plan to replace the 4x4 tiles behind my sink in my Chicago apartment, thinking it would take a weekend. After prying off the first tile, a huge chunk of the drywall came with it, revealing old water damage and mold. Has anyone else had a small project explode like this, and what did you do next?

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hannah_flores995mo ago

That exact thing happened to us with a bathroom. The real kicker was finding out our home insurance might cover some of the mold remediation, which we never would have thought to ask about.

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angela405mo ago

Wait your insurance actually covered mold? I had a whole basement issue last year and they told me it was basically never covered unless it came from a sudden pipe burst. The fine print said gradual damage was out. You must have gotten really lucky with your policy or a decent adjuster.

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jordanm194mo ago

Yeah @hannah_flores99, that's a solid tip. Most people don't even think to check their policy.

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