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    ncpeyer Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 25, 2009, 11:10 AM
    Backsplash or counter top
    Which should you install first, a new counter top or backsplash?
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    Jan 25, 2009, 11:16 AM

    Install the counter first. What type of counter and backsplash are you using ?
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    Jan 25, 2009, 11:51 AM

    I'm thinking granite counter and tile backsplash.
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    Jan 25, 2009, 11:57 AM

    That could look great so put your counter in first then tile your back splash and your good to go. GOOD LUCK,AC
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    Jan 27, 2009, 06:46 PM

    Think ahead when grouting between the bottom row of tiles and the countertop. My buddy did a pretty good job, but it doesn't look perfect. I could be wrong, but maybe caulking that last row with the right color caulk MIGHT be a good idea. I'll let someone respond to my comment though.
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    Jan 27, 2009, 06:59 PM
    There is no option, the counter goes in first. ;)

    Logan, The counter/wall grout joint is likely to crack because of movement. You should caulk that joint with a caulk of the same color and texture. Every grout maker also has matching caulk.

    Jaz
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    Feb 2, 2009, 05:16 AM

    You should definitely put in the countertop first, and if you are tiling your backsplash, just put some painters tape on the countertop where it meets the wall so it stays clean while you tile and grout. Good luck!
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    Feb 16, 2009, 06:07 AM
    You want to install the new countertops before the backsplash that way you can sit your backsplash down on to your new top.
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    Jul 11, 2012, 05:13 PM
    What if you are doing a beadboard backsplash? I am doing a butcherblock countertop. Should I still do the countertops first?
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    Jul 11, 2012, 07:45 PM
    Unless back splash is attached to counter top, the counter always goes in first.

    Chuck
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    Jul 12, 2012, 01:37 PM
    Mahalo, that helps me a lot!
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