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  "name": "Should you use caulk or grout between the countertop and backsplash?",
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      "name": "Should you use caulk or grout between the countertop and backsplash?",
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        "text": "Always use flexible silicone or acrylic caulk at the joint where the backsplash meets the countertop, never grout. Houses settle, and countertops expand and contract slightly with temperature and humidity shifts. Rigid grout in this horizontal corner will crack and crumble over time, allowing water and debris to penetrate behind the cabinets. Flexible caulk accommodates movement, provides a clean waterproof seal, and is available in colors that match your grout for a seamless transition.",
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        "description": "Use flexible caulk between the countertop and backsplash. Grout cracks when materials shift, whereas caulk stretches and creates a watertight seal."
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  "description": "Use flexible caulk between the countertop and backsplash. Grout cracks when materials shift, whereas caulk stretches and creates a watertight seal."
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