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  "name": "What preparation is required before installing marble in a bathroom?",
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      "name": "What preparation is required before installing marble in a bathroom?",
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        "text": "Proper subfloor preparation is critical because marble is heavy and prone to cracking under deflection. Before laying stone, installers inspect the subfloor joists to verify structural stiffness meets natural stone standards. Subfloors must be leveled, reinforced if needed, and fitted with an uncoupling membrane or cement backer board. In wet areas like showers, a certified waterproof barrier must be applied behind the stone. Skipping these steps risks cracked tiles, failing grout joints, and costly water leaks.",
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        "description": "Installers must verify subfloor rigidity to prevent cracking, install cement backer boards or uncoupling membranes, ensure flat surfaces, and apply complete waterproofing in wet zones."
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  "description": "Installers must verify subfloor rigidity to prevent cracking, install cement backer boards or uncoupling membranes, ensure flat surfaces, and apply complete wat"
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