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  "name": "What subfloor preparation is required before laying new kitchen flooring?",
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      "name": "What subfloor preparation is required before laying new kitchen flooring?",
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        "text": "Proper subfloor preparation is essential for a flat, stable, and long-lasting kitchen floor. Preparation begins with tearing out old flooring, scraping away leftover adhesives, and evaluating the underlying plywood, OSB, or concrete slab. Installers inspect the surface for uneven spots, sagging joists, or water damage caused by old dishwasher or refrigerator leaks. Concrete slabs may require patching compounds or self-leveling underlayment to fix dips, while wood subfloors often need refastening or cement backer board installation prior to laying tile or marble. Skipping subfloor leveling can cause hollow-sounding tiles, cracked grout, or separating plank seams over time.",
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        "description": "Subfloor prep involves removing old material, checking for water damage, fastening loose boards, and leveling dips with underlayment or cement backer board before laying new flooring."
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  "description": "Subfloor prep involves removing old material, checking for water damage, fastening loose boards, and leveling dips with underlayment or cement backer board befo"
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