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  "url": "https://www.coloradoremodeling.company/faq/should-you-grout-or-caulk-the-gap-between-the-countertop-and-the-backsplash",
  "name": "Should you grout or caulk the gap between the countertop and the backsplash?",
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      "name": "Should you grout or caulk the gap between the countertop and the backsplash?",
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        "text": "The junction between the countertop and the backsplash should be sealed with color-matched, flexible silicone caulk rather than rigid grout. Countertops and wall framing naturally expand and settle at slightly different rates due to seasonal indoor humidity shifts across Colorado homes. Grout placed in this 90-degree corner will quickly crack, crumble, and let moisture slip behind the counter. Flexible caulk accommodates natural structural movement while creating a waterproof barrier. During finish work, our crew grouts the tile field and applies high-grade caulk specifically along the bottom perimeter and inside corners.",
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        "description": "Always use flexible caulk where the tile meets the countertop. Grout in this corner joint will crack over time due to natural structural movement between the wall and cabinets."
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  "description": "Always use flexible caulk where the tile meets the countertop. Grout in this corner joint will crack over time due to natural structural movement between the wa"
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