Any risk with cutting plasterboards

[Relik]

Hello

I'm renovating the kitchen. I've replaced the drywall on the walls and installed some new studs to hang the rail (IKEA's) on. When it was time to mount the rail for the upper cabinets, I realized that the upper stud that was previously there was placed 20-30 cm too low.

Instead of removing the entire panels, I took a multitool and sawed off the panels 2/3 up and installed a new stud, then screwed back the remaining panel section.

My concern now is if I've made a mistake; is there any disadvantage with this? The strength of the panels should be compromised when you cut them, even if I've placed several screws on both sides of the "cut."

Any thoughts on this?

 

[Anonymiserad 405730]

Hello

Currently renovating the kitchen. I've replaced the drywall on the walls and installed some new studs to hang the (Ikea) rail on. When it was time to mount the rail for the upper cabinets, I realized that the upper stud that was there previously was positioned 20-30 cm too low.

Instead of removing the entire panels, I took the multitool and cut the panels 2/3 up, mounted a new stud, and then screwed back the remaining panel part.

Now I'm wondering if I've made a mistake, is there any disadvantage to this? The strength of the panels should be compromised when cutting them, even if I've put multiple screws on both sides of the "cut."

Any thoughts on this?

No risk, only if the seam becomes visible and you need to spackle, it can be a nuisance if the spackling isn't done successfully.

 

[Relik]

No risk, only if the seam becomes visible and you need to fill it, then it can be a bit disappointing if the filling doesn't go well.

That's good, then it's just aesthetic risks. They will be covered by cabinets and tiles, so they shouldn't be visible.

 

[Anonymiserad 405730]

Great, then there are no risks except the aesthetic ones. They will be covered by cabinets and tiles so they won't be visible..

Yes, then just go for it!