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  "name": "Should the tile backsplash be installed before or after the countertops?",
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      "name": "Should the tile backsplash be installed before or after the countertops?",
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        "text": "In full kitchen remodels, countertops must always be installed before the backsplash. Setting the countertops first establishes a permanent, level horizontal reference line along the wall. The bottom row of wall tile or marble can then be set directly above the slab, leaving a small expansion gap that is sealed with color-matched silicone caulking. Installing tile first creates uneven gaps, complicates stone templating, and risks breaking expensive tile work when heavy slabs are moved into position.",
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        "description": "Countertops should always be installed before the tile backsplash. This creates a level base for laying wall tile and protects your new tilework from damage during heavy stone placement."
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  "description": "Countertops should always be installed before the tile backsplash. This creates a level base for laying wall tile and protects your new tilework from damage dur"
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