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  "name": "Can backsplash tile be installed directly over kitchen drywall?",
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      "name": "Can backsplash tile be installed directly over kitchen drywall?",
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        "text": "You can install tile backsplashes directly over standard or moisture-resistant drywall using appropriate tile adhesive, provided the drywall is sound, clean, and primed. However, for wet areas directly behind sinks or near high-splash zones, installing cement backer board or applying a waterproof membrane over the drywall provides superior protection against water intrusion. If you are replacing existing tile, the old drywall is often torn or weakened during removal, making it smarter to replace that section with fresh drywall or backer board before retiling.",
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        "description": "Yes, tile can be installed over sound, primed drywall. However, wet zones around sinks benefit from cement backer board or a waterproofing membrane behind the tile."
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  "description": "Yes, tile can be installed over sound, primed drywall. However, wet zones around sinks benefit from cement backer board or a waterproofing membrane behind the t"
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