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  "name": "Should I install countertops or the backsplash first?",
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      "name": "Should I install countertops or the backsplash first?",
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        "text": "You should always install the countertops first. Countertops provide the level, stable base that installers use to establish the bottom layout line for the tile. Additionally, installing a backsplash beforehand risks damaging the lower row of tile when heavy stone or quartz slabs are dropped into place. Waiting until countertops are secured ensures a tight, uniform expansion gap that can be cleanly sealed with flexible silicone caulk rather than rigid grout.",
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        "description": "Always install countertops first to establish a stable reference line and protect the new tile from heavy slab installation damage."
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