Drywall directly on the wall?

[Kawar.A]

Now, nearly all the tiles have been removed. The power is, of course, turned off.

This is how the wall looks. The ultimate goal is a straight and even surface; I won't be putting up new tiles yet since we haven't found the right ones. Is it possible to have a clean and washable painted wall, and install drywall on this wall?

Or do I need to do a rough plaster and level it, then paint?

What do I need to consider? I would appreciate any help.

 

[Stefan N]

Place plasterboard with tile adhesive, it will definitely hold and you can fill in the worst holes if needed with it.

 

[Kawar.A]

Attach plasterboard with tile adhesive, it will definitely stick and you can fill in the worst holes with it if needed.

Do I need to consider moisture barriers? The wall is only going to be painted.

 

[Kawar.A]

Do I need to consider a moisture barrier?

 

[Jonatan79]

Use durable paint, no cheap crap just

 

[Kawar.A]

Do I need to consider a moisture barrier between the wall and the drywall?

 

[nimhed]

Do I need to consider a moisture barrier between the wall and the plasterboard?

Nope, not if you mean against water from the kitchen.

 

[Kawar.A]

Okay. But do I not need to worry about moisture forming over time between the board and the wall?

 

[nimhed]

No, you don't have nearly the same amounts as in, for example, a shower. I have never heard of a moisture barrier in kitchens.

 

[Dan_Johansson]

Okay. But I don't need to worry about moisture forming over time between the board and the wall?

It sounds like you'll be without tiles for quite a while?

 

[Kawar.A]

It sounds like you'll be without tiles for quite a while?

Well, not that long I would say. But the kitchen is used quite a bit. I'm mostly worried about the gypsum board getting water damage along the bottom edge along the countertop.

 

[Dan_Johansson]

Well, not for too long, I'd say. But the kitchen is used quite a bit. I mostly worry about the plasterboard getting water damage at the bottom edge along the countertop.

If you're sure you want to put tiles (and it's reasonable to do it directly on the wall without leveling it out with plasterboard), I would consider two alternatives: 1: do nothing. or 2: put a 50 cm high strip of plasterboard as "the cheapest, simplest splash guard" for the time being, and remove it when it's time for the tiles....

 

[snuttjulle]

Are you planning to remove the board when you want to tile? If so, maybe you shouldn't attach it too well. It might be easiest with a splash board closest to the counter and plasterboard higher up, which then doesn't have the same requirement to sit rigidly.