I have a small cabin in the country, likely built in the late '70s, with half of it insulated and furnished and the other half serving as a storage space (separate entrance). Since I have plenty of other storage space, I'm thinking of tearing down the partition wall and furnishing the entire cabin. The cabin is used as an extra playroom for the kids and a guest cottage during the summer. It might become the children's "bedroom" when they get a bit older. During winter, it's unheated and only occasionally warmed up.
The furnished part has wallpaper/fabric directly on (I believe) 6mm board on the walls. I'm wondering if I can get away with getting board of the same thickness (does it exist?) and just continue building (re-wallpapering/painting is, of course, necessary)? Or should I tear everything out and redo all the walls? What material should I use if so, does gypsum work if it's not heated?
Focus on making it as cheap and simple as possible, with no high demands on finish.
The furnished part has wallpaper/fabric directly on (I believe) 6mm board on the walls. I'm wondering if I can get away with getting board of the same thickness (does it exist?) and just continue building (re-wallpapering/painting is, of course, necessary)? Or should I tear everything out and redo all the walls? What material should I use if so, does gypsum work if it's not heated?
Focus on making it as cheap and simple as possible, with no high demands on finish.
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Plaster can withstand being unheated, but may be a bit sensitive to moisture. Personally, I think plasterboards don't belong in more rustic environments. 6 mm board is still available. However, I don't know in which formats they come. A good alternative is 7 mm pine plywood that you just whitewash. The best is sheet material with natural hygroscopic (moisture-absorbing) ability.