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  "name": "What preparation is needed before installing new kitchen floor tile?",
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      "name": "What preparation is needed before installing new kitchen floor tile?",
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        "text": "Proper preparation is crucial for a long-lasting tile installation. This typically involves removing old flooring, ensuring the subfloor is clean, level, and structurally sound. Any cracks or unevenness in the subfloor must be repaired. A cement backer board or uncoupling membrane may be installed to provide a stable, crack-resistant base for the tiles. This step helps prevent future issues like cracked grout or tiles due to subfloor movement.",
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        "description": "Before tile installation, old flooring is removed, and the subfloor must be clean, level, and structurally sound. Backer board or an uncoupling membrane may be installed."
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  "description": "Before tile installation, old flooring is removed, and the subfloor must be clean, level, and structurally sound. Backer board or an uncoupling membrane may be"
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