Stud walls for kitchen walls?

[DonAman]

Hi folks, amateur question ahead.

I’m renovating a small kitchen in a two-up two down. I’m in the process of ripping out the kitchen. I’m looking for advice on how I should proceed with with walls.

I’m considering framing up with stud walls and plasterboard for a flat finish but also to conceal the wiring and add some insulation. However, I wonder about the weight and security of hanging kitchen units, and whether such an approach is standard/good practice.

I’ve attached a picture of the space I’m working with and appreciate any advice on how best to proceed with the walls. Thanks

 

[noseall]

Hi folks, amateur question ahead.

I’m renovating a small kitchen in a two-up two down. I’m in the process of ripping out the kitchen. I’m looking for advice on how I should proceed with with walls.

I’m considering framing up with stud walls and plasterboard for a flat finish but also to conceal the wiring and add some insulation. However, I wonder about the weight and security of hanging kitchen units, and whether such an approach is standard/good practice.

I’ve attached a picture of the space I’m working with and appreciate any advice on how best to proceed with the walls. Thanks

We always face it with 18mm ply (or fix ply gussets between if space is an issue) and then fix the plasterboards. You can then fix anywhere you like.

 

[noseall]

and appreciate any advice on how best to proceed with the walls.

Cut some visqueen membrane so that it laps onto the ceiling and floor and staple it to the ceiling. Trap it back with some friction fitted 50mm Celotex sheets. Build a 50mm x 50mm stud wall hard against the Celotex, trapping it back. Use that remaining stud space to either insulate further or run services or both. And/or do as above.

 

[DonAman]

We always face it with 18mm ply (or fix ply gussets between if space is an issue) and then fix the plasterboards. You can then fix anywhere you like.

Ah! Great advice! A nice and straightforward solution. Many thanks

 

[DonAman]

Cut some visqueen membrane so that it laps onto the ceiling and floor and staple it to the ceiling. Trap it back with some friction fitted 50mm Celotex sheets. Build a 50mm x 50mm stud wall hard against the Celotex, trapping it back. Use that remaining stud space to either insulate further or run services or both. And/or do as above.

Got it. I’ll look into picking up these materials and do a bit further research to make sure I’m following the advice correctly. Again, many thanks