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  "name": "Can new tile be installed over damaged drywall from an old backsplash tear-out?",
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      "name": "Can new tile be installed over damaged drywall from an old backsplash tear-out?",
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        "text": "Tear-out often causes small gouges in the paper face of drywall, which an experienced contractor can easily skim with setting compound before tiling. However, if the drywall core is crumbled, saturated from old plumbing leaks, or pulling away from the studs, the damaged section must be cut out and replaced. Setting tile over compromised drywall leads to hollow spots and cracked grout lines. Replacing damaged sections with fresh drywall or cement backer board ensures a flat, solid foundation that supports the weight of mortar and stone.",
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        "description": "Minor surface gouges can be patched with setting compound, but deeply damaged or crumbling drywall should be replaced to ensure tiles have a sturdy, flat foundation."
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  "description": "Minor surface gouges can be patched with setting compound, but deeply damaged or crumbling drywall should be replaced to ensure tiles have a sturdy, flat founda"
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