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  "name": "Can you install new backsplash tile directly over existing drywall?",
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      "name": "Can you install new backsplash tile directly over existing drywall?",
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      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "text": "Existing drywall must be flat, structurally sound, and clean before setting tile. If removing old tile tears off the paper backing or gouges the gypsum board, installing new tile directly over damaged drywall can lead to loose tiles or uneven grout lines. In minor cases, skim-coating and repairing the drywall surface is sufficient. For severe damage or areas near sinks with moisture exposure, replacing sections with fresh drywall or cement backer board creates a reliable, flat plane. Because HH Remodeling handles both drywall repair and finish carpentry, our crew repairs the underlying wall directly rather than tiling over compromised substrate.",
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        "description": "Yes, if the drywall is smooth, dry, and undamaged. If removing old tile ruins the wall surface, the drywall must be patched or replaced before new tile is installed."
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  "description": "Yes, if the drywall is smooth, dry, and undamaged. If removing old tile ruins the wall surface, the drywall must be patched or replaced before new tile is insta"
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