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  "name": "Why should caulk be used instead of grout where the tile meets the countertop?",
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      "name": "Why should caulk be used instead of grout where the tile meets the countertop?",
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        "text": "The joint between the countertop and the backsplash should always be filled with flexible silicone caulk, never hard grout. Countertops and wall framing expand, contract, and settle at different rates throughout changing seasons, especially in regions with shifting humidity and temperature swings. Hard grout placed in this 90-degree corner inevitably cracks and crumbles over time, leaving an entry point for water and moisture. A high-quality, color-matched 100% silicone sealant flexes with structural movement and creates a lasting waterproof barrier along your counter edge.",
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        "description": "Countertops and walls expand and settle at different rates. Flexible silicone caulk moves with the joint, while hard grout would crack and let moisture behind the wall."
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  "description": "Countertops and walls expand and settle at different rates. Flexible silicone caulk moves with the joint, while hard grout would crack and let moisture behind t"
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