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  "name": "Do kitchen cabinets need to be installed before countertops are templated?",
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      "name": "Do kitchen cabinets need to be installed before countertops are templated?",
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        "text": "Kitchen cabinets must be installed before your countertop fabricator visits your home to take final template measurements. Countertop surfaces like granite, quartz, and marble require a completely rigid, level base across all base cabinets to prevent future cracking or seam separation. If cabinets are shifted or adjusted after templating, the fabricated stone will not fit correctly against backsplashes or appliances. Once cabinets are leveled, screwed together, and anchored to structural studs, the countertop provider can accurately measure lengths, sink cutouts, and overhangs.",
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        "description": "Yes, base cabinets must be permanently leveled, anchored, and finished before countertops can be accurately templated and fabricated."
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  "description": "Yes, base cabinets must be permanently leveled, anchored, and finished before countertops can be accurately templated and fabricated."
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