Hello
I am going to change the kitchen and there is only single drywall on the wall, which is not enough for overhead cabinets that have high weight.
I am considering what is best, cutting a groove in the drywall and adding battens where the overhead cabinets will be attached or tearing down the drywall and installing plywood? The wall is about 3.5m wide and 3m high. Unfortunately, there is no space to use both plywood and drywall. Adding battens seems convenient and securing them with angle brackets.
I am going to change the kitchen and there is only single drywall on the wall, which is not enough for overhead cabinets that have high weight.
I am considering what is best, cutting a groove in the drywall and adding battens where the overhead cabinets will be attached or tearing down the drywall and installing plywood? The wall is about 3.5m wide and 3m high. Unfortunately, there is no space to use both plywood and drywall. Adding battens seems convenient and securing them with angle brackets.
Cardboard works well if you prefer it. If the upper cabinets are hung on a rail, it might suffice for the rail to be fastened to the studs.
Plyfa moves with the seasons, so it is not a good substrate for tiles and painting.
Plyfa moves with the seasons, so it is not a good substrate for tiles and painting.
Thank you for the response, unfortunately, the wall cabinets are not hung on a rail but on the wall and each other. It's also an exterior wall, so it is likely to vary in both temperature and moisture. I thought of being a bit lazy and using a panel as a backsplash in the kitchen, which is both nice and convenient. When everything is new, you know it's straight. Then it's time to bring out the laser and circular saw, it should be quick to open up.