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  "name": "Do you install kitchen countertops before or after the tile backsplash?",
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      "name": "Do you install kitchen countertops before or after the tile backsplash?",
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        "text": "In most kitchen remodels, countertops are installed before the tile backsplash. Setting the countertops first creates a level, solid foundation for the bottom row of backsplash tiles and ensures clean caulk lines along the back wall. Installing the backsplash beforehand often leads to uneven gaps, damaged tile during heavy stone placement, and awkward fits if the new counter thickness differs from your old one.",
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        "description": "Countertops are installed before the backsplash. This creates a level baseline for tile work and avoids damaging new wall tiles during heavy slab placement."
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  "description": "Countertops are installed before the backsplash. This creates a level baseline for tile work and avoids damaging new wall tiles during heavy slab placement."
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