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  "name": "Does the drywall behind a kitchen backsplash need repair before new tile is installed?",
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      "name": "Does the drywall behind a kitchen backsplash need repair before new tile is installed?",
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        "text": "Yes, your drywall must be clean, flat, and structurally sound before tile can be set. If removing an old backsplash leaves gouges, peeled paper, or crumbling gypsum, the wall must be repaired or replaced with fresh drywall or backer board first. Installing tile over compromised drywall causes uneven tiles, weak adhesive bonding, and eventual loose or cracked grout lines. For homeowners with older or damaged walls, completing proper drywall patching and sanding upfront establishes the smooth, stable substrate needed for level, straight grout lines.",
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        "description": "Yes. Drywall must be smooth, flat, and structurally intact so mortar adheres properly; torn or uneven drywall requires patching or replacement before tiling begins."
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  "description": "Yes. Drywall must be smooth, flat, and structurally intact so mortar adheres properly; torn or uneven drywall requires patching or replacement before tiling beg"
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