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  "url": "https://www.coloradoremodeling.company/faq/how-is-wall-prep-handled-before-installing-a-new-tile-or-marble-backsplash",
  "name": "How is wall prep handled before installing a new tile or marble backsplash?",
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      "name": "How is wall prep handled before installing a new tile or marble backsplash?",
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        "text": "Tile and marble installations require clean, flat, and structurally sound backer boards, which often means repairing or replacing water-damaged drywall before setting tile. Setting backsplash or floor tile over uneven surfaces leads to lippage, cracking, or failed grout joints over time. During a remodel, finish crews inspect substrate integrity, hang cement board or moisture-resistant drywall, and verify proper expansion gaps against countertops. Working with a finish contractor skilled in both drywall repair and stone installation ensures transitions between painted walls, trim molding, and tile borders remain crisp and structurally sound.",
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        "description": "Damaged drywall is removed or repaired, surfaces are leveled, and moisture-resistant backer board is installed to create a flat, durable surface for clean tile and grout application."
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  "description": "Damaged drywall is removed or repaired, surfaces are leveled, and moisture-resistant backer board is installed to create a flat, durable surface for clean tile"
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