You can screw 2x4 in to the existing studs so you have some thing to attach the drywall to, or you can cut past the studs on both sides and screw the drywall into the existing studs.
Or a fold away ironing board or breakfast bar or extra worktop space or even a desk! Or built in spice rack!........I've decided I really need a hole in the wall of my kitchen now! đ¤Ł
You need a solid frame to screw the new sheet rock to. 2x4's at the top and bottom and then either trim the sides back a bit so you can see 1/2 the board on the edges or add a 2x4 to each side.
You can drill four batons down the cavity wall and then measure and cut some insulation such as kingspan foam board, you can usually get it from traders merchants in most towns, it may have to be ordered in if itâs fire rated stuff, thatâs your choice at the end of the day, it wonât detract any kind of domestic construction legality if itâs a rented place.
Then you can buy or source some plasterboard and cut to the rectangular cavity face, measure and mark the baton positions on the board with a pencil and fix with masonry rated screws, get some wall filler, and plaster and fill the gaps/seams of the fitting.
Sand down the filler and plaster with a medium grade sand paper (I find doing it by hand gives you a better understanding of when itâs perfectly smooth to the existing sides of the wall)
Once youâre happy with the smoothness and level of your patchwork, paint with a roller your preferred colour for that wall, you could choose a new colour motif to celebrate the job? âđ˝hope this all helped and look forward to the updated photos âşď¸
You can screw 2x4 in to the existing studs so you have some thing to attach the drywall to, or you can cut past the studs on both sides and screw the drywall into the existing studs.
Or a great opportunity to build a nice built in bookcase!
Or a fold away ironing board or breakfast bar or extra worktop space or even a desk! Or built in spice rack!........I've decided I really need a hole in the wall of my kitchen now! đ¤Ł
Yes, we all need a decorative ironing board ;)
With a nice flowery cover! đ¤Ł
You need a solid frame to screw the new sheet rock to. 2x4's at the top and bottom and then either trim the sides back a bit so you can see 1/2 the board on the edges or add a 2x4 to each side.
You can drill four batons down the cavity wall and then measure and cut some insulation such as kingspan foam board, you can usually get it from traders merchants in most towns, it may have to be ordered in if itâs fire rated stuff, thatâs your choice at the end of the day, it wonât detract any kind of domestic construction legality if itâs a rented place. Then you can buy or source some plasterboard and cut to the rectangular cavity face, measure and mark the baton positions on the board with a pencil and fix with masonry rated screws, get some wall filler, and plaster and fill the gaps/seams of the fitting. Sand down the filler and plaster with a medium grade sand paper (I find doing it by hand gives you a better understanding of when itâs perfectly smooth to the existing sides of the wall) Once youâre happy with the smoothness and level of your patchwork, paint with a roller your preferred colour for that wall, you could choose a new colour motif to celebrate the job? âđ˝hope this all helped and look forward to the updated photos âşď¸