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  "name": "When can I use my kitchen stove and sink after backsplash tile installation?",
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      "name": "When can I use my kitchen stove and sink after backsplash tile installation?",
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        "text": "Wait at least 24 to 48 hours after grouting before cooking heavy meals or using your stove and sink. While the tile is secured by cured mortar, grout and silicone caulk need full curing time to resist moisture, grease splatters, and steam. Using the range or splashing water too early can discolor uncured grout or break the sealant bond along the countertop. Once the recommended cure time passes, you can reinstall outlet faceplates, clean the surface, and resume full kitchen use.",
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        "description": "Wait 24 to 48 hours after installation so grout and caulk can cure fully before exposing the backsplash to cooking heat, grease splatters, or water."
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  "description": "Wait 24 to 48 hours after installation so grout and caulk can cure fully before exposing the backsplash to cooking heat, grease splatters, or water."
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