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Old Jul 19th, 06, 12:32 pm   #1
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Now that I have my wall cabs hung and my base cabs set, is it better to install the tile backspash before I have the granite countertop measured and installed or after the countertop is installed. One plus of doing it before hand that comes to mindisthat I could run the tile below where the countertop will abut the wall and potentially savemyself the need to cut any tile. Any thoughts?



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AFTER. The granite will be cut to go against the wall, and the tile will come down to meet it, then you caulk the joint (not grout, CAULK). The backsplash is one of the final items to be done.

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I love this site. So much experience to pull from. Thanks for the help.

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