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Brenda Wright on Dec 27, 2015I would repair the wall first, that way you don't take the chance of damaging the new counter after it's installed. I have a beadboard backsplash. I don't recommend it, especially around the sink area. It doesn't hold up well with moisture, stains and molds easily. (I used gloss paint and it still looks bad)Helpful Reply
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Jhmarie on Dec 27, 2015I agree to repair the wall first so as to protect the new countertop. I have been thinking of beadboard myself and will be interested in the feedback you get. Do not use MDF beadboard because MDF does not hold up well around water. Use wood - or there is even a PVC one I think. I have the paintable textured breadboard wallpaper in my powder room and I have thought of using that first as a backsplash to see if I like the look. I am also looking at a simple white subway tile. I have a small wet saw and have done a bit of tile work before.Helpful Reply
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Pamela Lundgren Veith on Dec 27, 2015ditto, repair 1sttHelpful Reply
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Janet Pizaro on Dec 27, 2015Repair should always be done before any new installations.When choosing back splashes always remember they need to be able to hold up to water grease etc.Helpful Reply
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Evonne Kruger on Dec 27, 2015My oldHelpful Reply
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Evonne Kruger on Dec 27, 2015My old counter top had the ridge coming up so had no real backsplash so whenI put in new tops I just painted the backsplash and it looks fine, cost too much for tile.Helpful Reply
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Diana Deiley on Dec 27, 2015I would make all repairs and paint before having your cabinets are measured for installation of new countertops. Touch ups would be easier if necessary.Helpful Reply
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Lindy on Dec 28, 2015Unless you are having solid surface backsplash installed as well repair should be done first. Paint last in case of nicks, etc with installation. I have the Silestone myself and LOVE it. Best ever investment.Helpful Reply
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Teresa on Dec 28, 2015Hi, well if the bead board is painted with trin paint or a washable paint (ask you paint person they know the paint best) it will work well. Hope this help.Helpful Reply
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Hope Williams on Dec 28, 2015Hi Lucinda. Finish all your repairs prior to. It will make your life much easier. You don't want any glops of anything on your new countertops. Also for beadboard, it's all in how you prep and seal your boards. Some folks don't like it, I LOVE it and it is very easy to clean. Cut your pieces and finish them before you put them up. I did this and life was so much easier. After they were dry and ready for install, I used liquid nails and my air nailer. When I was done, I dipped a tiny brush into my polyacrylic, touched it to air nail holes to seal them and DONE! Easy peasy.Helpful Reply
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Lucinda Landeros on Dec 28, 2015I am going to do all the repairs first and then install. Still don't know if I will use subway tile and bead board, cost is the issue. A big thank you to all Hometalk followers who gave advice.Helpful Reply
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LD on Dec 28, 2015Absolutely you make the repairs to the drywall before installation of counter. You can use pretty much what ever you want for a backsplash, just remember that this area gets water, grease and such upon it, so it needs to be durable or completely sealed. Backsplash can be something that blends in to the wall color or counter color or you can make this a statement area, by your selection of the product.Helpful Reply
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Louis Lieberman on Dec 29, 2015first u fix the walls then the counter-top.here in israel most people use marble or bucher block but if u are short of cash some cover plywood with Formica(plastic laminate)Helpful Reply
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