ᐅ Installing drywall on walls

Hello

I want to cover my walls with drywall panels to create a smooth surface.
Now my question is: do the panels or a battens framework stick directly to the existing wall, and then the panels are screwed onto that?
What do I need to consider?
If I use a batten framework, do I also need to apply a vapor barrier foil on the battens?

Best regards

Maik

The placement of the vapor barrier is determined by the calculation of the dew point within the wall. However, there is insufficient information about the wall construction to do this accurately.

If the wall is already uneven, then adding the cladding with battens may not really help much, right? At least, significant adjustments would probably be necessary.

In this case, I would rather recommend adhesive mounting.

Hello Maik!

If it’s a standard masonry wall and you don’t want to insulate or soundproof it, I would suggest bonding it with a thin-bed adhesive. The advantages would be…

1. Less labor required
2. More cost-effective

Best regards.

Hello

Thanks in advance for the answers. We have decided to install battens on the wall.

My question is, what is the best way to batten a wall?

Vertically or horizontally?

If installing battens horizontally, what spacing should be used?

Maik

Hello,

I would suggest vertical battens. The center of the batten should be at 62.5cm (25 inches).

Start in a way that you don’t begin or end with a full panel, so you can cut off the factory edge. This way, you only need to apply acrylic in the corners, not fill them.......

Best regards, Dirk

That sounds good, thank you.

Maik